Mission

ST. FRANCIS SERAPH MINISTRIES NOURISHES AND NURTURES PEOPLE IN NEED. CLIENTS/GUESTS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR LOW INCOME ARE SERVED THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA DINING ROOM PROGRAM SERVES BREAKFAST AND DINNER FIVE DAYS A WEEK. FOOT CARE IS OFFERED INCLUDING PROVIDING SHOES AND SOCKS. ON A LIMITED BASIS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS BY PAYING RENT, UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS. LOCATED WITHIN THE ST. ANTHONY CENTER, WE SERVE AS ITS FISCAL AGENT AND COLLABORATE WITH ITS FIVE OTHER AGENCIES. GUESTS ARE REFERRED TO THESE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS; E.G., HOUSING, ADDICTION RECOVERY, PERSONAL HYGIENE, HEALTHCARE, LEGAL RESOLUTION, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION. GUESTS INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THE GARMENT INDUSTRY OR SEEKING ADDITIONAL INCOME ARE PROVIDED CLASSES IN SEWING AND JEWELRY MAKING SKILLS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AT ST. FRANCIS SERAPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.