Miriam House
Located in Norwalk, Miriam House is a transitional housing program that offers safe and stable housing to homeless women and their children. Catholic Charities staff help residents identify issues that have contributed to their homelessness. Clients receive resources and guidance to rebuild their lives and to develop the skills necessary to regain self-sufficiency and to secure stable, independent housing.
The Meaning Behind the Name Miriam House
The name, Miriam House, reflects the importance of Miriam, sister of Moses, who stood by him from his birth and assisted him throughout her long and dedicated life.
Women seek support at the Miriam House for a variety of reasons. Regardless of how our residents are led to Miriam House, they all share the common need for support and resources while they rebuild their lives and prepare for successful transition to permanent housing.
Seeking Shelter?
If you are seeking shelter at the Miriam House, please contact Catholic Charities Housing Coordinator Vickie Smith at 419-668-3073 for intake information and more details about the Miriam House.
Learn How Miriam House Changes Lives
NORWALK, OH— Many thanks to all who joined us in supporting Miriam House's 20th Anniversary celebration! Over 100 people attended the dinner event and many who were unable to attend generously donated. The Miriam... Read more
As Tiffany and her two sons, Lorenzo and Josiah, sat and played in the Miriam House living room, there was no question this place was once home. Now the family lives in their own home, but they still come back to visit the place that gave them new hope. Tiffany and her four children moved to... Read more
The rooms at Miriam House were not unfamiliar to Ashley, a current resident. Ashley lived at Miriam House once before when hard times had hit the single mother of three in 2006. It was a minor bump in the road, and Miriam House was a place to regain stability. “I graduated from the housing... Read more
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For more information about Miriam House, please contact Catholic Charities Housing Coordinator Vickie Smith at 419-668-3073.
