Marian Housing Center

Marian Housing Center is a section 8 HUD housing facility owned by Franciscan Ministries, a non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, affordable housing for those with lower household incomes. Marian Housing is an independent living facility for seniors (age 62+).

Mission: Franciscan Ministries is committed to providing quality affordable housing in a compassionate environment that promotes wholeness of life within ourselves and the communities we serve. Vision:Our housing ministries will be recognized for excellence in property management and a well-integrated network of support services that provide hope, growth and opportunity. Franciscan Ministries, Inc. (FMI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its subsidiaries have more than twenty years experience in providing affordable housing to low-income and very low-income persons. In 1972, 209 units of independent and family housing were developed at Marian Park in Wheaton, Illinois under the HUD Section 236 program. That same year Francis Heights, Inc., a 383 unit HUD Section 236 project and Clare Gardens, Inc., a 128 unit HUD Section 8 family development, were opened by Franciscan Ministries in Denver, Colorado. In the ensuing years, FMI has expanded into other states including Iowa and Wisconsin. A history of pro-active housing initiatives distinguishes FMI from other housing providers. A complete range of management services ensures responsive and cost-effective operations. FMI has a resident focused management philosophy. Therefore, services are offered that promote a mutually caring and safe environment characterized by respectful relationships. Services provide opportunities that nurture meaning, joy, self sufficiency and choice for our residents. Building healthy communities at every location as well as within the greater community is supported and encouraged. Resident services represent the approach utilized by FMI to organize services and fulfill the role of service-oriented management, which nurtures the power within individuals and families, and encourages fundamental change of social and economic systems that enhances quality of life.