Ministry on the Margins

Ministry on the Margins began operations in 2016 to foster charitable works in accord with the objectives and teachings of the Catholic Church and the Benedictine Order. Our charitable works performed for 2023 include the following:Food Pantry:We offer a food pantry which distributes basic food and household items to those in need. In 2023, we served 237,195 pounds of food to 26,675 individuals stemming from 10,530 households. We are able to do this through the 2,064 volunteers that helped serve our clients. We take a person-centered approach to all of our programs, meeting the individuals where they are and connecting them to additional services offered by the ministry and other organizations.Coffee House: We operate an overnight coffee house from 10pm to 6am in the summer and 10pm to 8am in the winter. Clients are able to come into a warm and safe environment for rest, food, and community. The Coffee House is low barrier and serves many who do not have other options. In 2023, we provided 17,418 nights of shelter with an average nightly census of 48. We take a person-centered approach to all of our programs, meeting the individuals where they are and connecting them to additional services offered by the ministry and other organizations.Prison Reentry:We serve individuals navigating the transition from prison to society. In 2023 we served 166 individuals assisting them in securing housing, employment, and additional services to support their success. We take a person-centered approach to all of our programs, meeting the individuals where they are and connecting them to additional services offered by the ministry and other organizations.