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Community Outreach
St. Clare Inn | Franciscan Shelter House | The Franciscan Center | Franciscorps
ST. CLARE INN
Toronto, ON
The St. Clare Inn is a transitional home for homeless women with mental health issues. In a nurturing environment with certified support staff, the inhabitants of The St. Clare Inn work towards establishing for themselves a structured and secure life.
The St. Clare Inn was founded by the Friends of St. Francis, a group of lay men and women and Franciscan friars. The impetus behind the Inn was the death of a homeless woman named "Julie" in a wealthy Toronto neighborhood on a blistering cold January night several years ago.
For more information about the St. Clare Inn, please visit: http://www.stclareinn.com/
FRANCISCAN SHELTER HOUSE
Louisville, KY
 In the Spirit of St. Francis, the Franciscan Shelter House has been serving the homeless, hungry and street people since 1980. Started by Brother Jim Fields, OFM Conv., the FSH serves 400 meals a day to all who come. Staffed by 100 volunteers, including some local Catholic Middle-Schoolers, hot meals and warm smiles are standard fare, Monday thru Friday. There is also a monthly clothing giveaway, and special celebrations at Thanksgiving and Christmas. To learn more, visit: http://www.franciscanshelterhouse.net/
THE FRANCISCAN CENTER
Buffalo, NY
The Franciscan Center opened its doors on April 1, 1980 to address the needs of runaway and homeless young men in Western New York. The center serves the needs of young men generally between the ages of 16-20.
There is a short term (up to 30 days) Emergency Shelter which seeks to provide immediate assistance of food, shelter, and counseling. During this period the person's situation is assessed and strategies are formulated to assist the young man in addressing his difficulties and, when possible, return to his family.
There is also a Transitional Shelter which is more of a long-term program of up to one year. This program helps a young man develop the skills to address his issues and work at becoming more independent through counseling, education or job training, and setting long-term goals for his life.
For more information visit: http://www.franciscancenterinc.org
FRANCISCORPS - a Franciscan lay volunteer experience
Syracuse, NY
The mission of FrancisCorps is Gospel Service. As brother and sisters to those in need, FrancisCorps volunteers share their gifts and talents in a year-long, faith-based community in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.
FrancisCorps volunteers share a process of personal and spiritual growth with one another and the local community in collaboration with the Conventual Franciscan Friars, the Sisters of St. Francis, Catholic Charities, Franciscan Collaborative Ministries, and the Asian Apostolate of Syracuse, New York.
"Preach the Gospel. If necessary use words" - St. Francis of Assisi
For more information visit: http://www.franciscorps.org
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