Marilyn’s Mission: A Mother’s Love Extending Beyond Her Own Family

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As the mother of nine children, Marilyn Gore knows all about the joys — and challenges — of parenting. In addition to her own family, she has spent decades supporting and encouraging countless mothers and babies across the Denver Metro area. Her home is often filled with little ones, including three-month-old twins she recently brought into Marisol Family St. Pius to pick up more diapers. For many women, Marilyn has been a lifeline, offering hope outside abortion clinics and reminding them that they are not alone.

“I don’t think I could actually put a number to how many babies and moms we’ve taken in over the years,” Marilyn said. “Every family’s needs are different. Sometimes it’s diapers. Sometimes it’s just someone to talk to on the phone. But we always share the same message — God loves you.”

Marilyn’s pro-life journey began more than 20 years ago when she was pregnant with her third child.

“I remember thinking, how can I carry a child inside of me and not do something for other women facing this decision?” she recalled.

From that moment, she knew her life would be devoted to protecting the unborn and walking with their mothers. With her children beside her, she began praying and singing outside Planned Parenthood. Songs like “Let Me Live" and “Jesus Loves Me” became part of their ministry.

“One time, a woman who was praying with me ran down the sidewalk and said, ‘Those kids saved that last baby,’” Marilyn remembered.

Over the years, Marilyn realized her calling went beyond the sidewalks.

“I felt like the Lord was calling to focus on discipleship,” she explained. “These moms needed someone to walk with them after the decision, not just before.”

That’s when Catholic Charities’ Marisol Family became an essential partner in her mission.

Through Marisol Family, Marilyn connects moms with diapers, formula, wipes and ongoing support.

“This place makes it easier,” she said. “Every time I’ve come, you’ve been so kind. This is the kindest thing you could do — really helping people.”

She often refers mothers to Marisol Family herself.

“I sent another mom here on Wednesday," she said. "She has six kids and just got Section 8 housing. Seeing her move from crisis to stability — that’s what this is about.”

Even with her own bustling household, Marilyn continues to show up. She drives families to appointments, helps with paperwork and welcomes moms and babies who’ve been rescued from abortion, including some who have survived sex trafficking.

“It’s overwhelming sometimes," she shared. "But God has given me this mission. We’re either being discipled or making disciples, and that’s what he calls us to do.

“Everybody calls me ‘Mama,’” Marilyn said with a smile.

And to so many women and children in Denver, she truly is. With Catholic Charities Marisol Family walking alongside her, Marilyn’s home — and heart — remain open to life, one baby at a time.