The Center primarily began assisting people afflicted with the rapidly-spreading epidemic of HIV/AIDS, particularly gay men, who were openly welcomed when shunned and refused help by other organizations. [14] The Center provided services such as housework, daily chores, meditation, massage, psychological counseling, and emotional support throughout the city and county of Los Angeles. [7] Real Time with Bill Maher: Marianne Williamson. HBO. August 2, 2019. Event occurs at 6m34s. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019 . Retrieved August 16, 2019.

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In June, Williamson confirmed that she had moved to Des Moines, Iowa, in advance of the 2020 caucuses. [56] In response to the Iowa Democratic Party's proposed creation of "virtual caucuses" in the 2020 race, Williamson's campaign announced it would appoint 99 "Virtual Iowa Caucus Captains" (each assigned to a single county) to turn out supporters in both the virtual and in-person caucuses. [57] Williamson, Marianne (April 2, 2002). "A New Movement for Peace". The Conversation. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023 . Retrieved August 16, 2019. Ginsburg, Merle (June 21, 2019). "Marianne Williamson Doesn't Mistrust Vaccines, Just "Big Pharma" ". Los Angeles Magazine. Archived from the original on July 1, 2019 . Retrieved August 16, 2019. Endorsements". Marianne Williamson for Congress. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018 . Retrieved November 6, 2018. Astor, Maggie (January 10, 2020). "Marianne Williamson Drops Out Of 2020 Race". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020 . Retrieved January 10, 2020.Marianne Williamson, New-Age Guru, Seeks Congressional Seat". New York Times. November 13, 2013. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017 . Retrieved November 6, 2018. In 1979, Williamson returned to Houston, where she ran a metaphysical bookstore coffee shop, sang Gershwin standards in a nightclub, got married and divorced "almost immediately", and underwent a "spiritual surrender". [7] [14] [24] [13]