Pope Francis Center

Last night we gathered at the Detroit Yacht Club to celebrate Fr. Tim McCabe, SJ as he received one of the 2024 Kern Medallion Awards! 🏆 This award and celebration is dedicated to the legacy of Fr. Kern who helped those "who fell through the cracks" of society. Congratulations to Fr. Tim and the other incredible recipients! Thank you, too, to the 40th annual Father Kern Medallion Award Dinner for having us and for recognizing all those who lift up our community!

“This is the best birthday I’ve ever had!” said Fr. Tim McCabe, SJ earlier today as he celebrated his birthday with the residents at BHC. Help us wish Fr. Tim the best birthday today, October 23!

It's our pleasure to introduce our Curriculum and Data Manager at the Bridge Housing Campus, Diane Brown, IHM! Sr. Diane brings a wealth of knowledge and creative ideas and plays a key role in transitioning our residents, leading life skill classes and supporting their overall BHC experience. "I'm amazed and inspired by the resiliency of our guests who have come through so much and are still willing to work so hard." Welcome to the team, Sr. Diane, and thank you for walking with our residents on their journey! ___ Meet Sr. Diane: I have been in public and private educational settings since 1980, first as a classroom teacher, then as a college professor. As a widow and a mother, I broke with tradition and became an IHM Sister, taking final vows in 2019, so of a "late bloomer." I am a devoted mother of my grown son and a passionate advocate for those for LGBTQAI+ folks, for those for whom the education system in the United States has not been effective, and for those who are not neurotypical. In my free time I enjoy cooking for the Sisters with whom I live, gardening and playing board games.

#WorldHomelessDay is a stark reminder that homelessness stretches beyond our community, affecting millions around the world. Today and every day, let’s come together to raise awareness, show compassion, take action and advocate for solutions that will support our most vulnerable populations. 💙 Every act of kindness makes a difference. Join us in our mission to empower those in need and build a future where everyone in Detroit has a place to call home! Visit us at pfc.org to make a gift, volunteer, donate essentials and discover more ways to make an impact!

Today we met a guest who needed to change her address and renew her license. Thankfully, the Michigan Department of State's mobile clinic was at the Center and was able to support her immediately. The SOS Mobile Office gives our guests closer access to critical services, which then goes a long way in helping them access jobs, housing, benefits, food assistance and many other resources. Thank you to the SOS for bringing this impactful opportunity to our neighbors in need and experiencing homelessness!

Is it your calling to help others? We are seeking a Care Plan Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of our Bridge Housing Campus residents! The Care Plan Manager will develop comprehensive plans that promote residents’ well-being and progress toward stable, independent living. For the full job description, application details, and other open positions, please visit us at https://lnkd.in/e8xKQyWM

Please join us tomorrow, Friday 10/4 for PFC's Office Hours on Zoom. Stop by anytime between 12-1pm to ask any questions you may have about PFC, our programs and services, new and returning volunteer opportunities, and ways to give. Please click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/eywTUD4i We look forward to connecting with you!

🌟 We did it! 🌟 THANK YOU for helping us meet our goal of raising $50,000 for our Countdown to Move-In Campaign! We are deeply moved by your love and generosity throughout the last month and especially during this week as we welcomed our first residents at our Bridge Housing Campus! Your support has helped ensure our residents will have what they need for a successful journey toward healing and hope, and we can't thank you enough for making our work possible. Please continue to follow along for more updates as this is only the beginning of our mission to end chronic homelessness in Detroit! If you’d like to keep making an impact, you can still give today at https://lnkd.in/ex7d7XVi or visit us at pfc.org to discover how you can get involved. As Fr. Tim McCabe, SJ always says, when we work together, miracles happen. 💙 Thank you again for your support!

Bags are packed, and everyone’s ready to go because it’s move-in day! 💙🌟 Today we are welcoming our first residents who live at our Bridge Housing Campus and participate in our program. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped turn this vision into reality! If you’d like to support our residents, we invite you to join our Countdown to Move-In campaign to help ensure they have what they need as they embark on this journey of healing and hope! Plus, any gifts made today will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, thanks to our friends at Angels, Saints & Stuff 🎁🎁 DOUBLE your impact today at https://lnkd.in/ex7d7XVi Thank you all for supporting our Detroit neighbors in need and our mission to end #chronichomelessness in Detroit! 🙏 Stay tuned on all our social media channels for more updates!

Yesterday we welcomed over 75 Detroit expats from Detroit Homecoming to visit our new Bridge Housing Campus to learn about our revolutionary approach to ending chronic #homelessness. It was wonderful to connect with so many brilliant and talented Detroiters who have returned to celebrate the incredible things happening here. Thank you to Crain's Detroit Business for including us in this tour, and for the excitement and energy these expats exude for our city!