Marie Lanier Narváez

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Marie Lanier Narváez


Marie is the promotions and marketing coordinator at SIFAT, an international nonprofit community development organization. From helping their training graduates overseas and taking people to serve their projects, to introducing a global awareness to children, youth and young adults, SIFAT strives to help meet basic human needs.

For Marie, being in nature always brings vivid memories of different places she’s lived and visited. The natural beauty on the campus at SIFAT is one of the most memorable parts of her guests experience, so having their Sacred Place gives visitors a destination to enjoy and savor their visit.

Hopefully, being able to sit and reflect on the programming or training in which they have participated will create a memory point.


My Sacred Place


Sarah’s Garden at SIFAT Campus, in partnership with CFNEA

Sarah’s Garden beckons the public to come, sit, unwind, think, pray, and meditate. It is an ideal place for those with mental health issues, as it sets up a therapeutic space. But overall, it is a communal setting for all to simply relax and reflect.

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Janet Felsten

Janet Felsten holds her community dear; she is someone who sincerely values the stewardship of her surroundings and sees access to nature as an essential element of urban life. In taking responsibility for being a Firesoul, Janet says, “I am representing the larger community of neighborhood residents who collectively care for and value this park.”...

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