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Pope Francis Center provides a welcoming, safe place for those experiencing homelessness to tend to

Pope Francis Center is a Jesuit ministry which provides meals, supportive services, and housing assistance to Detroit community members in need, especially those experiencing homelessness. Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, our ministry is made possible thanks to the generosity of our surrounding community. On an average day, we welcome nearly 200 guests and serve as many nutritious meals.

We also provide warm showers, laundry services, and access to doctors, dentists, lawyers, mental health professionals, and housing providers through our free clinics.

Most importantly, we recognize the inherent dignity in each person who comes to us and treat them with the love God offers to all His children.

08/19/2026

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: Recently, the GRSM50 Law Firm team joined us at the Pope Francis Center Day Center, providing pro bono legal guidance and helping serve meals to our guests.

They also generously purchased much-needed items from our Amazon Wish List. One team member shared, “We found the time to be very meaningful and are looking forward to coming back soon.”

We’re grateful to GRSM50 for sharing their time, expertise and resources with our community. 💚

You can help provide everyday essentials for our guests, too:
https://a.co/0jekSijK

08/12/2026

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: You never know how far a conversation about your mission might travel.

Recently, at the end of a service day, a gentleman came into the Pope Francis Center Day Center with a story he wanted to share.

While walking his dog, he noticed a $100 bill on the ground. After looking around to see if someone had dropped it, he picked it up. In that moment, he remembered a conversation he had overheard the day before while riding the QLINE.

Two passengers were talking about the support they receive from Pope Francis Center, specifically mentioning something as simple, but essential, as receiving new underwear.

That conversation stayed with him.

Rather than keep the money he had found, he walked to our Day Center and donated the full $100 so we could purchase underwear for our guests.

Through our Amazon Wish List, his generosity provided **24 pairs of new underwear**, which were distributed to guests through our front office.

It is a powerful reminder that you never know who is hearing about your work, who is being moved by it, or how one small act of compassion can turn into something meaningful for someone else.

At Pope Francis Center, dignity is often found in the everyday essentials many of us take for granted. Underwear, socks, hygiene products and other basic necessities can make a real difference for the people we serve.

If you would like to help provide these essential items for our guests, please consider supporting the Pope Francis Center Amazon Wish List here: https://a.co/0jekSijK

Sometimes, generosity begins with simply paying attention. 💚

08/11/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Fr. Bobby Karle, SJ, to Pope Francis Center as our new Case Manager/Social Worker.

A Detroit-area native and graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Fr. Bobby brings a unique combination of pastoral ministry, social work, mental health experience, and a deep commitment to serving people on the margins.

Fr. Bobby was ordained to the priesthood in 2021 and most recently served at St. Mary Student Parish in Ann Arbor. He also earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and worked as a therapist at Dawn Farm Addiction Recovery Center, accompanying individuals on their journeys toward recovery and healing.

In his role at Pope Francis Center, Fr. Bobby will walk alongside our guests and residents, helping connect them with the care, resources, and support they need to move toward stability, hope, and greater wholeness. His passion for pastoral care, mental health, and holistic healing will be a meaningful addition to our team.

Outside of his work as a Jesuit priest and social worker, Fr. Bobby is also a certified yoga instructor and co-founder of Ignatian Spirituality & Yoga, which brings together movement, prayer, and contemplation.

We are grateful to have Fr. Bobby join the PFC family and look forward to the compassion, wisdom, and presence he will bring to our community. Welcome, Fr. Bobby! 💙

08/05/2026

We’re hiring a Digital Marketing & Brand Manager to help strengthen the Pope Francis Center brand, expand our digital presence, and share the powerful stories of our mission.

Join our team and help us build awareness, inspire action, and advance our work to end homelessness in Detroit.

Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gzCgvJtA

08/04/2026

For Robyn McGaughy, volunteering is about more than giving her time. It is about sharing her gifts and helping others feel seen, valued and cared for. 💙

Since February 2025, Robyn has contributed more than 100 volunteer hours at both our Day Center and Bridge Housing Campus. She also generously provides hair-braiding services for our guests and residents, including former Bridge Housing Campus resident Tea Mims.

As a member of Repair the World's Service Corps, Robyn has committed to serving during times when volunteer support is needed most. Her compassion and willingness to show up help foster dignity, confidence and a true sense of community.

Thank you, Robyn, for sharing your time, talents and heart with Pope Francis Center. We are so grateful for the difference you continue to make.

08/03/2026

We’re grateful to Einstein Bros. Bagels for expanding their commitment to helping feed our guests!

Their newly renovated location at 201 S. Main Street in Royal Oak is now donating fresh bagels to Pope Francis Center Monday through Friday. Store Manager Denise Schoof and her team were excited to support our mission and help meet the growing need at our Day Center.

Please stop by and thank them for their generosity and commitment to our guests! 💙

07/31/2026

We are deeply grateful to the parishioners of St. Michael Parish in Sterling Heights, whose recent clothing drive collected an incredible 1,901 essential items for our guests and residents.

Each item represents more than clothing—it offers comfort, dignity, and hope to someone experiencing homelessness and working toward stability and a place to call home.

Thank you, St. Michael Parish, for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to caring for our neighbors. Your faith in action is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day. 💚💙

07/20/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Deborah M. Nelson, MA, LMSW, to Pope Francis Center as our new Clinical Director for the Bridge Housing Campus.

Deborah brings more than 20 years of experience serving and empowering unhoused and marginalized adults and children. Her career began at the Saginaw City Rescue Mission, where she was also part of the team that helped open the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in Bay City.

Her leadership is grounded in faith, compassion, accountability, and a deep commitment to human dignity. Through a trauma-informed approach, Deborah believes in meeting people exactly where they are and walking alongside them on their journey toward hope, healing, stability, and restoration.

In this role, Deborah will provide clinical leadership and help strengthen the programs, systems, and relationships that support our residents and team members at the Bridge Housing Campus.

Outside of work, Deborah treasures time with her family and enjoys cross-stitching, traveling, and camping at Michigan State Parks with her husband and their dog.

We are grateful for the experience, heart, and faith Deborah brings to this work. We look forward to the care, leadership, and commitment she will bring to our residents, team, and mission. Welcome to PFC, Deborah! 💙

07/18/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Paul Kalil and Kalil Enterprises Limited, Inc. for stepping up when Pope Francis Center needed help this week.

When our walk-in freezer went offline, we had to quickly move everything offsite to keep the food at a safe temperature until repairs could be made. Paul and his team generously donated transportation and cold-storage services, helping us protect the food we use to serve our guests.

We are also grateful to our former residents who pitched in to move the food from the freezer to pallets for pickup. It was a true team effort.

Thank you, Paul, Kalil Enterprises, and everyone who jumped in to help! 💙

Learn more at KalilEnterprises.com.

07/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Omari Taylor to Pope Francis Center as our new Director of Executive & External Communications.

Omari brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, fundraising, relationship-building, and mission-driven leadership, along with a heart for serving people with dignity, compassion, and purpose. His passion for storytelling and connecting people to meaningful work will help us continue sharing the hope, humanity, and transformation happening every day at PFC.

Outside of work, Omari is a husband, father, and worship leader, and his faith and love for people continue to shape the way he leads, serves, and communicates.

In this role, Omari will support executive and external communications, strengthen board and partner engagement, help guide key organizational messaging, and elevate the stories of our guests, residents, team members, volunteers, and supporters who make this mission possible.

We are grateful for the experience, heart, and energy Omari brings to this work, and we look forward to the impact he will make as part of the Pope Francis Center family.

Please join us in giving Omari a warm welcome. 💙

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438 Saint Antoine Street
Detroit, MI
48226

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11am
Tuesday	7am - 11am
Wednesday	7am - 11am
Thursday	7am - 11am
Friday	7am - 11am
Saturday	7am - 11am

Telephone

+13139642823

Website

http://popefranciscenter.org/

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