Capuchin ministry sites affected by COVID-19 outbreak Effective Friday, March 13, 2020 some Capuchin ministry sites will be closed in an effort to mitigate the outbreak of COVID-19. Latest information is available here.

Food

Food is central to the Capuchin mission. No person should experience hunger. None are turned away.

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Clothing

The Capuchin Clothes Closet affords a space for guests to acquire clothing and other items.

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Legal

At the Marquette University Legal Clinic, law students and volunteer attorneys provide legal information.

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Health

Through partnerships with UW Milwaukee Nursing School and Ascension, guests receive wellness screenings.

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Social Worker

Professional social workers seek to address underlying root causes of poverty and help guests find sustainable pathways to prosperity.

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Spiritual

The example of St. Francis of Assisi inspires and underpins the mission of Capuchin Community Services.

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Guest Advocate

We provide other forms of assistance, including laundry, hygiene items, bus tickets and 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. 
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COVID-19

COVID-19

Capuchin Community Services plans to continue serving Milwaukeeans who are struggling through difficult times. Based on conversations and guidance from public health officials and community partners, we are implementing the following changes at Saint Ben’s Community Meal and the House of Peace to take effect immediately in order to do our part to slow the spread of the Coronavirus.

Emergency Food Pantry Drive

Emergency Food Pantry Drive

People often think of the holidays as the time of year people go hungry. However, hunger is a daily problem for many of our guests and we are frequently unable to keep our Emergency Food Pantry shelves adequately stocked.


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   Video: Meet a House of Peace guest who received school supplies and food.
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Statistics

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

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For Our Guests

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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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