Posts by Mae House staff
BALANCING THE OLD AND NEW – Seashell IX
We began working on the designs for the rebuild of Mae House earlier this year, 2025. But even before that, there were plans in the works to expand Mae House to accommodate more Members. We looked into ways of doing that, which involved a remodel and expansion of the current home. But after many hours…Read More
SUMMER FUN – Seashell IX
The summer of 2025 was filled with adventures, trying new things, and having more time to enjoy some favorite activities. There’s no place like Disneyland to kick off the fun! Familiar rides and special childhood memories were part of the magical experience of being at the Happiest Place on Earth where everything remained a novelty!…Read More
BUDDING FRIENDSHIPS – Seashell IX
Our new friend, Courtney Norton, has blessed us with her green thumb and big heart. For the past few months, she has graced our gardens with her knowledge of flowers, herbs, fruits and veggies in order to make our garden beds flourish. But most of all, we have been blessed by her friendship. Each of…Read More
MEMBER UPDATES – Seashell IX
CARRIEIndependence – this word best describes what Carrie has been able to accomplish throughout this year. She has the desire to take daily initiative to do things for herself. Whether it is with her chores at home or her responsibilities at work, Carrie completes her tasks with fewer prompts and less support from those around…Read More
2025 IN REVIEW – Seashell IX
Dear Friends + Families of Mae House, What an A-MAE-ZING year this has been for Mae House. Our Members continue to flourish beyond any of our wildest dreams. Each of the girls has shown wonderful strides in their social and developmental skills through their many activities and programs. Our Assistants continue to develop their comaraderie…Read More
The Seed of an Idea Planted Years Ago Blossoms into Mae House
By DIANNE RUSSELLA DreamMae House is not just a house; it is a home – a home for women with developmental disabilities in Newport Beach.Mae House was inspired by Liz and Ed Slater’s youngest child, daughter Hannah Mae. “Hannah was diagnosed with a seizure disorder when she was 9 months old,” Liz said. “She had…Read More
Seashell Volume VII
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!June 4, 2023 was a day of community, fellowship and gratitude as Mae House celebrated its 5th Anniversary with an afternoon Tea Party. The Members welcomed their families, friends, Staff, community partners, Board Members, donors, volunteers, and neighbors to the house for some treats, fun conversations and special time being together. The…Read More
Seashell Volume VI
MAKING A DIFFERENCEAJ, Sophie, and Ava are siblings who have been friends of Mae House since before its opening. When they volunteer at Mae House, it’s like a visit amongst good friends – a friendship based on mutual respect and lots of love. While AJ, Sophie, and Ava help the Members with chores and tasks…Read More
Seashell Volume V
CARRIEMae House is so excited to welcome our newest member, Carrie Youngberg. Though she is new to living with us, Carrie is an old friend of the entire Slater family. Carrie has been so brave and excited to begin a new chapter in her life at Mae House. She is enjoying learning more about her…Read More
Seashell Volume IV
NOVA CAMPAIGNA 1963 Chevy Nova SS Convertible was donated to Mae House at the endof last year and is currently in the process of being fully restored. It has had a full body facelift, will get new paint, engine, brakes…anything and everything you could dream of. We think it would be fun to involve the…Read More