Mary Ryder Home is committed to serving the fastest growing segment of the elderly population: Seniors, struggling in poverty, who can no longer live independently.

Mrs. Loretta Anich
Mrs. Loretta Anich is a perfect example of how quickly many Seniors find themselves with few viable options and nowhere to turn for help. Mrs. Anich was forced into early retirement by chronic health conditions and struggled to pay for rent, food, utilities, expensive medications and other basics on Social Security Disability benefits.

She developed a serious medical crisis and, with the rapid decline of her health, learned she could no longer live independently. With a small savings, some facilities would provide private pay care for her but, once her savings were depleted, she would be forced to move to a facility that would accept Medicaid. After visiting, Mrs. Anich knew Mary Ryder Home was where she needed to be. As she shared, “I have found a home and I am happy here! Like a flower, I have blossomed.”

Ms. Lonzetta Price
Ms. Lonzetta Price became a “member” of the Mary Ryder Home family in 2003, after fleeing her son’s abusive father. Homeless, unemployed and frightened for her safety, Ms. Price sought temporary shelter from Christian Services. In poor health and unable to find employment, Ms. Price stayed with family members for a few weeks and then, desperate for help, ended up at Shalom House who provided temporary shelter even though they serve people suffering with drug addiction. Shalom House helped Lonzetta find a home at Mary Ryder Home. “I had no money and I couldn’t work because of my health problems. I would have been homeless and living on the streets if it hadn’t been for Mary Ryder Home. I am so happy they let me stay. It’s a nice place and I have good friends here. I even sing in the choir,” said Ms. Price.

Ms. Eileen Maul
Ms. Eileen Maul became a “member” of the Mary Ryder Home family in 1980, after fleeing an abusive ex-husband who followed her to three different states. After moving to St. Louis, Ms. Maul could not find employment and her clothing was stolen. Penniless, with nowhere safe to live and no one to turn to for help, Ms. Maul was welcomed to Mary Ryder Home. “If I hadn’t found Mary Ryder Home, I would have been on the streets, sad to say”, said Ms. Maul. “I was here for almost 2 years before I could pay anything and they never asked for a cent and I was treated just like family.”

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