Francis House Catholic Worker

Description

Francis House Catholic Worker was incorporated in April of 2019 and embraces a mission to serve the unhoused in our neighborhood and border refugees at our southern door.

From our five room facility, we distribute meals to our hungry neighbors in the International District of Albuquerque, NM five days a week; Monday and Tuesday from 8:15 to 10am, Friday and Saturday from 8:15am to 12:30pm and Sunday from 8:15 to 10:00am (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays). At tables we set up in sun or shade depending on the season, those experiencing homelessness can enjoy a breakfast of homemade bean burritos and coffee/juice and water. For lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we ladle out hot homemade soups (“holy posole” on Sundays), fruit, and a variety of sandwiches and cookies, all made by our generous volunteers. Our guests enjoy access to hygiene kits and clothing.

For our second ministry we have made over a 120 trips to El Paso, Texas to offer support to asylum seekers and refugees. Given the current situation we have shifted to assisting Casa Oscar Romero Shelter in Ciudad Juarez. The shelter houses refugees from six countries who cannot return to their home countries nor can they cross the border to seek asylum. Most of the guests have been victims of kidnapping by the gangs who operate openly in Ciudad Juarez.

Francis House Catholic Worker
8016 Zuni Rd SE
Albuquerque New Mexico 87108

Mailing address:
Francis House Catholic Worker
1925 FIVE POINTS RD SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105

For more information contact Glenn Rosendale, Founder at:
Phone: 505-489-8100 Email: gmrosendale@gmail.com

Or

Stella Lavis, Secretary
Phone: 505-448-5748 Email: stellalavis@yahoo.com

Consider contacting the Francis House Catholic Worker to volunteer your time or to participate in their community life.