Hello! Dear Volunteers, As May winds down, we’re reflecting on a month full of energy, connection and celebrating our mothers. Here at Zelie’s Home, we had many reasons to do just that. Whether they’re current residents or alumnae, the moms in our community consistently show courage, perseverance, and deep love for their children. This month gave us the chance to pause and honor that strength, especially during our Mother’s Day celebration.
Looking ahead, we’ve got a full calendar: Zelie’s Home’s firth birthday party, our June Freebee Jamboree for alumnae moms, and preparations for July summer camp are already in motion. As always, we’re so grateful for your continued time, energy, and care. Whether you’ve been sorting donations, babysitting, helping with events, or grocery shopping, your presence makes a difference. We couldn’t do any of it without your incredible support.
Let’s keep the momentum going as we move in to summer! Thank you!
Volunteer Coordinator Update! Bailey is back from maternity leave and excited to jump back in! She can be reached at 216-200-6740. Therese’s Nest News At Therese, we currently have six moms, three babies, and three toddlers. Shanaye (23, baby boy Khaleon born 7/3/2024) Vandelyn (baby boy Emmanuel, born 3/22/25) Neveah (23, nine month old Nazalaya, two year old ZJ and three year old Zari) Kabrina (31, 34 weeks pregnant with a baby girl) Calonje (21, 25 weeks pregnant with a baby girl) Darrylreona (20, 28 weeks pregnant and a three year old son) Celine’s Nest News At Celine, we currently have five moms, five babies, and two toddlers. Zamira (24, twins born 12/20/2024) Suaad (23, baby girl Malak 14 months old) Ya’Mina (20, baby boy Abasy born 1/10/2025) Janene (26, baby boy Harlem born 3/12/2025) Anastasia (29, baby girl Amira born 3/21/2025) Maria (29, Majesty 3, King 1 and twin girls due in July) Shalay (25, son Sy’Aire born in March) Jasmine (18, baby due in November)
Help Zelie’s Home with Weekly Meal Donations! We rely on weekly meal donations to nourish and comfort our residents. In Garfield Heights, meals are donated every Monday at 5 PM, and in Lakewood, donations occur on Wednesdays at 5 PM. If you love cooking and want to give back, consider donating a meal and bringing joy to our residents this holiday season and beyond! Please sign up here:Sign Up For Garfield HeightsSign Up For Lakewood Your contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. Please sign up today to lend your support and help us continue our mission of compassion and care. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our community members in need.
Alumnae Mother’s Day Event With help from many of you, we created a space that felt warm, joyful, and affirming. The event was a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do—because every mother deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Thank you, all, for your support!
Freebee Jamboree We’re excited to host our Freebee Jamboree, June 21, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Therese’s Nest—a special event where alumnae moms and their families can stop by and pick up free items from our donation inventory. From housewares and kitchen supplies to bathroom items, clothing, and more, it’s all available at no cost to help support the families who have been part of our Zelie’s Home community.
As always, we could use a few extra hands to help the event run smoothly! Volunteers are needed for set-up, clean-up, packing and loading items into cars, and even light babysitting so moms can browse comfortably.
If you’d like to contribute, we’re also accepting donations of gently used or new household goods, kitchenware, toiletries, and clothing. Items can be dropped off at Therese’s Nest now through June 20. Zelie’s Home Summer Camp Summer Camp will return this July! We’re excited to bring back Zelie’s Home Summer Camp this July. While details are still in the works, we’re looking forward to another great week of activities, learning, and fun! Stay tuned for more info soon! Email Bailey, Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Orientation
Don’t know how to begin volunteering? Start here! Attending an orientation is an opportunity to learn more about who we are and how you can help! You can sign up below and send us your contact information by using the orange button below. Shortly after you sign up, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to with additional details. Tours of the home will be given upon your first visit.
*Remember to check our website periodically for future dates!
It’s never to late to start volunteering! Serve Saturday is the perfect way to volunteer at Zelie’s Home without making a regular commitment. Moms, staff, and volunteers work together to deep clean each room of the home every second Saturday of the month for Therese’s Nest and the third Saturday for Celine’s Nest. We are looking for volunteers for this month! Refreshments are provided. Click the link below to sign up on our website!
Upcoming Serve Saturday Dates June 14th at Garfield Heights: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June 21st at Lakewood: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
House Coverage
House Coverage volunteers are critical to our nests! At Celine’s nest, we are especially in need of House Coverage volunteers! House coverage includes answering the phones, receiving donations, enforcing house rules, and hanging out with the moms and babies. This is a very important volunteer position, as it allows the MissionCorps to attend meetings, take moms to appointments, etc. House Coverage volunteers usually commit a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 2-4 hour shift during the week or weekends. The process to become a House Coverage volunteer is the following: 1) Attend a volunteer orientation 2) Complete a background check 3) Sign a volunteer packet Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
Thank you for coming out to support our mission, no matter what the circumstance. If you are interested in babysitting for our children please email me! Along with our weekly babysitters, we are always in need of babysitters to fill requests for moms who need to work, run errands, or attend programming or appointments. As our wonderful interns transition out of their roles at Zelie’s Home, we’re reaching out to ask for your support. We are currently in need of volunteer coverage on Tuesdays at Celine from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm to assist with babysitting during our Seeking Safety and Financial Literacy.
Babysitting in Garfield: Mondays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM babysitting during programming Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for house coverage and general assistance around the house Thursday from 11:00 PM to 2:00 PM during Financial Literacy and Seeking Safety Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM during counseling Babysitting in Lakewood: Monday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, babysitting during Financial Literacy Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM during Seeking Safety Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, babysitting during programming Thursday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, babysitting during financial literacy
*We are happy to accept any amount of time you can volunteer; just let us know what works best for you. Thank you for your help!Sign up for Babysitting
Donations We are always looking to have consistent volunteers who can help us with laundering, sorting, and taking inventory of our donations. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Thursdays at our Lakewood location and on Wednesdays and Fridays at our Garfield Heights location. Please sign up for when you have some spare time using the Volunteer in Donations button below.
Prayer RequestsWe are continuing to pray for you, your family, and friends. Thank you for praying for us!Pray for our moms and babies at Therese and Celine’s Nests.Pray for our Alumnae moms and their children. Pray for Zelie’s Home.
“The good Lord does not do things by halves; He always gives what we need. Let us then carry on bravely.” St. Zélie Martin
Check us out on social media to see the new moms and babies who join our community this month!
Our Contact Information Zelie’s Home PO Box 25612 Garfield Hts, OH 44125 4408862620 http://zelieshome.org
