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Explore Mary Cariola

Smiles. Hugs. Education—all inside.

Are you new to Mary Cariola and not sure what to expect? An old friend who wants to reminisce? Or a donor who wants to see where your dollars have gone? Take a peek inside our classrooms, hallways and resident homes. These walls were built—and are held up with—lots of love, hope and miracles.

Love is in the air....Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Mary Cariola.
Teacher Aide Cathy Danner and Board Member Mike Ritz volunteered at the Beach Party.
The Bernard kids enjoyed the beach scene with their Bruster's ice cream.
Singer Jim Lane entertained the crowd at the Proud Parent Beach Party. He posed for a photo with his #1 fan--Todd Quist.
Lisa Moore is thrilled that Board Chair Kate Lyon loves the handbag that she helped create!
Tami Sekol and Devon Anderson take Pet Therapy Dog, Abby, for a walk.
The new English Road Residence is taking shape. They are hoping to move in sometime this Spring
Princess Gordon enjoys working on the iPad.
Over 1,000 family members and Agency friends joined us for our most successful Walking on Sunshine event.
Author, speaker and mom, Jill Kelly meets Kalene Schuster and her Mom at a Proud Parent event.
Elijah Bauer gets a special birthday gift from his dad John--a personal visit and special serenade!
Parent Nilda Vega serves up hot dogs at the staff appreciation lunch.
Red Wings pitcher Liam Hendriks signs an autograph for Donovan Jackson.
Justin and Amanda Dolan cut the butter during a cooking class.
The Chime Choir and Chorus performed at the ROC City Roller Derby!
Agency President Paul Scott cheers at the finish line at Walking on Sunshine.

Our Programs

Teacher and Student At Mary Cariola, our Day Program is the largest service we offer. Our staff—teachers, aides and clinicians—support nearly 550 children and young adults annually who range in age from birth to 21 years old. More about our programs