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Source: The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

by John SorceSpecial to The Leaven ATCHISON — The First Steps Childhood Learning Center, another feature of the Marian Heights development here, held a grand opening the morning of Oct. 22. About 60 people were in attendance, including several who helped fundraise for the facility. “It was nice to see all of the people who were part of getting this project done be able to come together to celebrate the ribbon cutting,” said Shelby Buman, communications coordinator at St. Benedict’s Abbey. The abbey purchased the property at 1926 N. 2nd St. thanks to a nearly $5 million grant from the state of Kansas in 2021, beginning a new chapter in its efforts to serve the community. Now known as Marian Heights, the property is home to organizations that support individuals and families in different stages of life, including the Pregnancy Resource Center of Atchison, Sacred Heart Counseling and a KerixHealth location.

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