Mission:
The Rough Sleepers initiative seeks to relieve the suffering of the homeless by providing, when possible, tents, sleeping bags, food, and other supplies to those struggling to find a home. We place a special emphasis on supporting individuals failed by systemic safety nets—those who remain completely unhoused despite actively seeking placement and assistance from local authorities.
We meet those without a home wherever they rest their head, without regard to race, creed, or religion, and deliver supplies completely free of charge to them. We greet them with a smile, dignity, and the love of Christ.
Scripture:
MATTHEW 25:40 “..... ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Patron Saint: Pope Saint John Paul II
Our Patron Saint is Pope Saint John Paul II, who addressed this issue on multiple occasions. He pointed to the fact that Jesus had nowhere to lay his head and stated that we see the face of Christ when we look at a homeless person, and reminded us that housing is a basic human right and described those who are homeless as ‘poorer than the poor.’
Pope Saint John Paul II, pray for the Least, the Lost, and the Forgotten, and also remember Rough Sleepers and all those attending to the cause.