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Helping Those That Are In Need
Catholic Churches perform are critical role in Detroit; there are a few I’ve experienced, St. Cecilia, St. Leo, and St. Aloysius. They provide a variety of services and assistance to whoever requests help. St Cecilia and St. Leo are two shining stars that are able to offer more than sustenance; from financial assistance, to gift cards, and everything in between. Gift cards come in different forms; they have gift cards from major retailers, to gift cards that can be redeemed at St. Vincent de Paul stores. Oh and St. Leo’s has a great lunch on Thursdays – free.
San Diegans would be lost without their St. Vincent de Paul – specifically the man that started it all – Father Joe. St Vinnies [[as its affectionately called) is the largest facility in San Diego housing homeless men, woman and children – nearly 1000 per night. There are ½ dozen fairly large buildings in what is called the village. Not just homeless people benefit, St. Vincent offers a free lunch every day but Sunday – which is when they serve brunch. The free lunch and brunch are offered to the citizens of San Diego – regardless of their situations. 2000 to 3000 lunches are served every day. If it’s cheeseburgers or another favorite, they may run out, oh, and a person can go through the line as many times as they want. For those residing at one of St. Vinnies facilities, they are offered 3 hots and a cot every day of the year. With an array of programs, including health and a dental clinic, it is one stop shopping for those in need.
When Father Joe got the call from his bishop [[early 70’s) to go over to St. Vinnies and help them out, they served peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on Saturday afternoons in a single building. It is now, and has been, the most complete all-encompassing homeless shelter in California.
Detroit and innumerable other cities have so far to go. Oh, I am a pagan - I follow the teachings of the Buddha.
http://my.neighbor.org/about-us/our-impact/
Father Joe Today
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