Poverello House

Poverello House

非盈利组织

Fresno,CA 724 位关注者

We work to enrich the lives and spirits of all who pass our way

关于我们

Poverello House is a private, nonprofit, nondenominational organization that serves the hungry, the homeless, and the destitute of Fresno, California. Poverello House began officially in 1973, but its history goes back much further. In the turbulent 1960s, a young man named Mike McGarvin was on the fast track to becoming one of the many casualties of the decade. Drugs, alcohol, violence and hopelessness were his daily companions, until he found a place in San Francisco called Poverello House. The priest who ran the coffee house asked Mike to volunteer, and the experience changed his life. Several years later, Mike married and moved to Fresno. He was now a photoengraver, but was searching for a way to repay God for saving his life. The answer came when he noticed homeless people on the streets of Fresno. Mike knew what to do; he would hand out peanut butter sandwiches, talk to people, and let them know someone cared. Poverello House now serves three meals a day, 365 days a year, to anyone in need; offers free medical and dental care through the Holy Cross Clinic; provides showers and laundry services to the homeless; serves as a day shelter and safe haven for people on the streets; houses a 28-bed residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program, and a five-bed transitional home; distributes free clothing; provides recreation, mail service, transportation, and referral services, and, finally, has a homeless dog kennel for abandoned pets.

网站
https://www.poverellohouse.org
所属行业
非盈利组织
规模
51-200 人
总部
Fresno,CA
类型
非营利机构
创立
1973
领域
Serving those in need of food, clothing & care、Working with amazing volunteers、Focused rehabilitation和Temporary shelter & referrals

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  • Poverello House转发了

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    HELP FILL OUR SOCK BOX ???? Legacy is collecting socks for Poverello House to help keep our #Fresno community a little warmer this winter season. Today through next Friday, Dec 15th we will be accepting sock (and other necessity item) donations at any the following participating Donation Drop-Off Locations: Legacy Construction: 5390 E Pine Ave Fresno, CA Hashtag Balance HQ: 1250 Fulton St Fresno, CA Kocky’s Bar & Grill: 1231 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA Classic Catering: 625 4th ST Clovis, Ca Let’s fill each Sock Box and support the incredible mission of the Poverello House together! ??

  • Poverello House转发了

    Charlotte Russ and Marcie Andrade served Thanksgiving Lunch at Village Point, an offsite facility and extension of Poverello House in Fresno that provides a unique opportunity for the homeless to sleep off the streets and live in a community-type environment. Village Point houses approximately 120 residents. Pictured L-R is Charlotte Russ, Jackie Russ, Gina Chicconi, Drew Veneman, Nancy Deluca, Felicia Garcia, and Marcie Andrade. #JTSCares?

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