Toni Boler

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For Toni Boler, serving as the Cottage Manager at Mary's Place is more than just a role—it's a ministry, a calling, and a daily opportunity to remind mothers and children that there is hope, there is healing, and there is a future filled with purpose.

Mary's Place, part of the HomePlace Ministry at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, provides housing, support, and love to homeless mothers and their children as they work to rebuild their lives. For Toni, every day at Mary's Place is a chance to walk alongside families in some of their most difficult seasons—and to watch God transform brokenness into beauty.

Before coming to the Children's Home, Toni's path was filled with experiences that prepared her for this work. Whether through ministry, community service, or professional roles, God was steadily equipping her with compassion, strength, and the ability to meet people where they are.

In her time at Mary's Place, Toni has seen incredible stories of redemption unfold. She has watched mothers rediscover their strength, children find stability, and entire families begin to heal. Some have gone on to secure stable jobs, reunite with loved ones, deepen their faith, and even return to visit—sharing stories of success, gratitude, and newfound confidence.

What fills Toni's heart with the greatest pride is witnessing those small, quiet moments when hope returns to a mother's eyes or when a child laughs freely, knowing they are safe. She sees every victory—big or small—as a reminder of God's faithfulness.

If she could say one thing to every child who has passed through the doors of Mary's Place, it would be simple but powerful: “You are loved, and you matter. Never forget that God has a plan for you.” Toni hopes that the time each family spends at Mary's Place plants seeds of hope that will last a lifetime. Her prayer is that every mother leaves with renewed confidence, and every child carries the unshakable knowledge that they are loved, valued, and capable of overcoming anything life brings their way.

Many former residents still stay in touch, reaching out with updates, celebrations, or simply to say hello—a beautiful testament to the bonds formed within the walls of Mary's Place. Through her steady presence, unwavering faith, and loving heart, Toni Boler continues to make Mary's Place not just a shelter, but a home—a place where families rediscover hope, rebuild their lives, and are reminded of the love of Christ.