Capuchin Community Services

Feeding the hungry is central to our the mission; no person should be hungry and none are turned away.

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There are countless reasons why so many find themselves in need of basic clothing.

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The Marquette University Legal Clinic, MU law school students, & volunteer attorneys provide legal information.

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Through partnerships with UWM Nursing School and Columbia-St. Mary's, health care is provided to our guests.

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The services of our professional social workers have been a Godsend to many of our families.

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Guided by the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, faith is the driving force at the Capuchin Community Services.

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Our guests often need direct help, from hygiene items to bus tickets & more.

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Thank you for supporting Capuchin Community Services two locations: House of Peace and St. Ben’s Community Meal. You are helping our friars and partners in ministry serve the poor, the hungry, the homeless.

Spotlight

Ministry of Presence

We encourage volunteers to perform a Ministry of Presence: to sit with our guests, engage them in conversation, meet them on their terms, and share your experiences. That is the greatest gift one person can give to another: to be wholly present, to listen, to be attentive, to show care.

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Video: Capuchins' Run Walk for the Hungry 2018

Words of
Saint Francis of Assisi

Statistics

Capuchin Community Services serves tens of thousands who are in need, every year.

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Blog

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All is Well That Ends Well

House of Peace
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The Long Handshake

St. Ben's Community Meal

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For Our Guests

Please click here to learn about services available to you.

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For Our Volunteers

Our volunteers are an integral part of Capuchin Community Services.

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Vocations

We currently have over 20 men at various levels of formation, as well as those who are living in resident candidacy.

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