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Pope Francis Center receives $7 million for plan to end chronic homelessness in Detroit

The Pope Francis Center is a step closer in its plans for building a new housing facility in Detroit to aid the city’s homeless population thanks to a $7 million donation by the Julia Burke Foundation.

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Pope Francis Center to continue serving Detroit homeless at TCF Center through June 1

The Pope Francis Center will continue providing food, shelter, medical and social services to the homeless through June 1 at the TCF Center.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley is doing important work at TCF Center — and few know it

Every day inside the TCF Center downtown, a team of volunteers led by faith helps hundreds of Detroiters. It’s a tale of hope and kindness amid crisis.

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As Detroit Is Hit By Coronavirus, City’s Disadvantages May Fuel Crisis

Coronavirus deaths in Detroit are among the highest in the country. As the city nears its projected peak in cases, health experts explain why the city’s underlying problems may cause worse outcomes.

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Pope Francis Center Strengthens Board with New Members for Next Phase of Serving Homeless in Detroit

New board members include Robbie Murphy of The Julia Burke Foundation, Ray Scott of Lear Corp. and Gary Torgow of Huntington National Bank.

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Pope Francis Center Strengthens Board with New Members for Next Phase of Serving Homeless in Detroit

New board members include Robbie Murphy of The Julia Burke Foundation, Ray Scott of Lear Corp. and Gary Torgow of Huntington National Bank.

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Pope Francis Center Celebrates New Bridge Housing Campus Project, Announces Additional $6 Million Donation

Gift will enable Pope Francis Center to break ground on the housing facility as soon as a site is secured.

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Pope Francis Center Celebrates New Bridge Housing Campus Project, Announces Additional $6 Million Donation

Gift will enable Pope Francis Center to break ground on the housing facility as soon as a site is secured.

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Pope Francis Center Receives $7 Million from California-Based Julia Burke Foundation for New Housing Project

Gift will enable Pope Francis Center to break ground on the housing facility as soon as a site is secured.

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Pope Francis Center Receives $7 Million from California-Based Julia Burke Foundation for New Housing Project

Gift will enable Pope Francis Center to break ground on the housing facility as soon as a site is secured.

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Pope Francis Center Partners With Corporations and Foundations For Matching Donations to Help Detroiters Experiencing Homelessness

$250,000 ‘Hope in Harrowing Times’ community match is led by Ford Fund, Magna and Bartush Family Foundation.

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Pope Francis Center Partners With Corporations and Foundations For Matching Donations to Help Detroiters Experiencing Homelessness

$250,000 ‘Hope in Harrowing Times’ community match is led by Ford Fund, Magna and Bartush Family Foundation.

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Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, the Pope Francis Center provides vital services to the city’s homeless. On an average day, we welcome nearly 200 guests and provide them with nutritious meals, showers, laundry and access to doctors, dentists, lawyers, and housing providers through our free clinics. We have been serving Detroit’s most vulnerable citizens for the past 30 years, and we’re committed to eradicating chronic homelessness by 2030. For more information, visit popefranciscenter.org.

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