Winter Newsletter 2025

Dear Supporters and Friends,

This season brings to mind many things to be thankful for as we finish our 43rd year. Thank you for your continued support. We exist only because of the support of donors like you.

Thank you, Meijer of Manistee, for your generous donation. Featured below is a photo from our wonderful visit with Jessie, Jodi, and Store Director Jamey Garcia. It was a beautiful, sunny fall day at Little Mary's, and we were so happy they could tour our historical building and see the character that makes us such a unique organization.

This facility hosts families who have children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. We offer all our families a free vacation, giving them a reprieve from their heartbreaking health challenges and allowing them to enjoy time together without financial burdens.

New Year, New Beginnings

With a new year right around the corner, we are excited to introduce the new house managers, Bryan and Kelli Fischer. Little Mary's is excited to pass the baton to the next generation as our eldest son and family step in to host families for the 2026 season.

Here are a few thoughts from the new managers:

“I grew up at Little Mary's and have many fond memories with our honored guests. I’m looking forward to helping families enjoy a vacation with us.”  ~ Bryan 

“God has prepared our family over the years for this season of our lives, and we are excited to become a part of this community and to visit with the honored guests.” ~ Kelli

“We are expecting to conclude several repair projects, and the to-do list is growing, but we are trusting in the Lord's  faithfulness for another year of blessings.” 

  ~ Tom and Maureen

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has welcomed families from all the Great Lakes States and many others across the country. Your financial gifts will be used for our 2026 fiscal year operating budget.

Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year