Franciscan Outreach

04/12/2022

“A house is made of wood and beams, a home is made of love and dreams” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

As we observe Lent and prepare for the joy of Easter Sunday, please join us to celebrate the greatest gifts Franciscan Outreach can give – love and dreams!

One of our incredible case managers helped move three guests from our shelter to permanent housing this week. We are so grateful to her and our entire team’s commitment to helping our guests find a home! Truly an Easter blessing!

To help our guests as they transition from homelessness to housing, please consider donating much-needed household items from our Welcome Home Kits list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HDWV4VMEW5MZ?ref_=wl_fv_le

#home #housing #hope

03/25/2022

Home Run Inn giving away 10K frozen pizzas to homeless this year

Many thanks to Home Run Inn Pizza for the incredibly generous donation! Thank you for including Franciscan Outreach and our guests in the 75th birthday celebration!

CHICAGO — Home Run Inn Pizza is giving away 10,000 frozen pizzas this year to the homeless and other organizations. The company, who is celebrating 75 years this year, has partnered with the City o…

03/22/2022

Many thanks to the Central Region Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for inviting Franciscan Outreach to participate in the Allstate Community Health Pavilion at Malcolm X College last week.

03/14/2022

Virtual March Madness 2022

Only 2 spots left, get your March Madness ticket today and join us this evening for FO Selection Monday!

If you can't participate please consider making a donation to Franciscan Outreach.

With gratitude,
Team Franciscan Outreach

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03/11/2022

Virtual March Madness 2022

FO Virtual Selection Monday is almost here!

Ticket purchasers do not need to attend Selection Monday (March 14) via Zoom to participate! All ticket purchasers will be notified of their randomly selected team shortly after Selection Monday.

Your team doesn't have to win it all to win a prize. We have multiple ways to win throughout the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Secure your spot today!

Thank you for supporting Franciscan Outreach!

03/08/2022

Today we celebrate our FO Sheroes! Happy International Women's Day to all the powerful, strong, compassionate, and fearless women of Chicago and around the world.
#representationmatters #ASeatAtTheTable #idea

03/04/2022

Join us!

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02/14/2022

#sharethelove

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02/01/2022

With winter weather expected to intensify again, shelters balance need against COVID-19 precautions

“It’s a very delicate kind of balance that we try to maintain between addressing the need for shelter beds and at the same time keeping everyone safe,” said Richard Ducatenzeiler, Executive Director of Franciscan Outreach

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cold-weather-homeless-shelters-during-covid-20220201-lgyiyimtt5a2nptj5v63vhfiha-story.html

Chicago homeless shelters find themselves attempting to aid as many people as possible while taking precautions against the omicron variant of COVID-19.

01/24/2022

We are honored that Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Commissioner Brandie Knazze, CPPO, and team members from the Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services (DFSS) visited Franciscan Outreach's Pilsen Navigation Center on Saturday. The Pilsen Center is unique as it is the city’s only low-barrier shelter. With minimal entry requirements for our guests and a focus on harm reduction, the low-barrier shelter model encourages individuals experiencing homelessness to seek resources by eliminating obstacles. Thank you, Chicago Mayor's Office, Mayor Lightfoot, DFSS, and the City of Chicago for supporting our work and mission! #ittakesavillage

01/14/2022

In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and every activist and movement for social change before and after him, Franciscan Outreach embraces our commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.)

Beyond our pledge within our organization, we hope and pray that our community will speak out against the injustices that sadly still exist today. #keepthedreamalive #inclusion #diversity #equity #access #MLKDay

12/30/2021

#newyear2022

12/29/2021

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12/23/2021

12/21/2021

In loving memory...

#memorial #wintersolstice #HomelessPersonsMemorialDay

12/03/2021

This Thanksgiving, our guests received a little something extra from so many who care! The generosity was abundant! Pictured here, our friends at Snipes Chicago rolled up their truck and the crew delivered 300 prepared meals to Franciscan Outreach. The company states: “we are happy to give back to the communities that we serve.” Because of Snipes and other like-minded businesses and individuals, we are blessed!
#fridayblessing #givingback #snipesserves

11/30/2021

This #GivingTuesday, thanks to a generous donor, your gift will be matched up to $1,000!

To donate please click here: https://secure.franoutreach.org/np/clients/franciscanoutreach/donation.jsp?campaign=1

#GivingTuesday2021 #give

11/25/2021

#Grateful #Blessed #Thanksgiving

11/23/2021

Chicago Marathon Registration

26.2 is calling your name! Join Team Franciscan Outreach today, we still have a few spots available for the 2022 Chicago Marathon!

#ChicagoMarathon #marathon #fundraiser

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.

11/17/2021

Bear Down and Support Franciscan Outreach!

Only FOUR squares left! Get your Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Squares here: https://bit.ly/3ERcv8M

11/13/2021

As winter approaches, here’s how some organizations for homeless people are preparing

Franciscan Outreach is piloting a low-barrier shelter in Pilsen that does away with common shelter regulations, allowing people to bring partners or pets in. Ducatenzeiler sees this as a solution to providing more people with shelter in “unpredictable” Chicago winters where sudden temperature drops will lead more people to quickly seek shelter. But he added that it’s a model that “requires more funding and support.”

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-unhoused-people-winter-20211113-c6d7cib2nzfhjd6nccs33t7qiu-story.html

Ways to help include financial donations along with clothes and hygiene items — but people should also call nonprofits to ask because "oftentimes what’s needed is very specific," said Erin Ryan, of housing organization The Night Ministry.

11/12/2021

#fridayblessing #BeLikeAnthony #futureleaders #futureisbright

11/08/2021

Bear Down and Support Franciscan Outreach! Get your Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Squares here: https://bit.ly/3ERcv8M

11/05/2021

Calling all runners! Please email [email protected] for details on how to join Team Franciscan Outreach!

10/15/2021

#fridayblessing #ABetterTomorrow #joyingiving

10/08/2021

Honorary Phil Doran Way dedicated in North Beverly

When Phil Doran was called home last year, Franciscan Outreach and so many others lost a beloved friend. For decades, Phil was at the heart of Franciscan Outreach, his kindness and generosity unmatched. With the 9200 block of South Hamilton Avenue being named Honorary Phil Doran Way, he continues to lead the way! Phil's spirit is with us always. #fridayblessing #legacy

Phil Doran was known throughout North Beverly and the 19th Ward as a kind and generous man.

09/10/2021

"September 11. I will never forget feeling scared and vulnerable. I will never forget feeling the deep sad loss of so many lives. I will never forget the smell of the smoke that reached across the water and delivered a deep feeling of doom into my gut. I will never forget feeling the boosted sense of unity and pride. I will never forget seeing the courageous actions of so many men and women. I will never forget seeing people of all backgrounds working together in community. I will never forget seeing what hate can destroy. I will never forget seeing what love can heal." 9/11 survivor

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, while we remember those who died on this day in 2001, let us also honor those whose bravery, skills, and compassion allowed many to live. And may we always remember to choose love. #fridayblessing #chooselove #alwaysremember

09/03/2021

"Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could never have existed if labor had not existed. Labor is the superior of capital and deserves much the higher consideration." – Abraham Lincoln

As we wish everyone a happy and safe long weekend, please join us in proudly recognizing all the workers of this country, past and present, for their resilience, labor, and heart. We honor and thank you all, you are the reason for the holiday! #fridayblessing #thankful #laborday

08/27/2021

Friday Blessing

#thankyou #blessed #joyofgiving

08/20/2021

Franciscan Outreach is truly blessed to have a committed Board of Directors, dedicated staff, and supportive donors who stand together to ensure inclusion, diversity, equity, and access for all!

#allinthistogether #blessed #equity #inclusion #diversity #access

08/17/2021

Let’s Celebrate National Nonprofit Day!

Did you know?

· National Nonprofit Day started on August 17, 1894, when the United States Congress passed the Tariff Act that allowed charitable organizations to be tax-exempt.

· There are now over a million not for profits in the US.

· Nonprofits range in size from small grassroots charities to large organizations with far-reaching networks.

· Nonprofits have a wide array of missions: equality; justice; the arts; religion; food insecurity; healthcare; social services; the environment; education; human and animal rights; disaster relief; social services – and more!

· IRS registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits rely solely on the generosity of individuals, government sources, and businesses to meet their financial needs.

#NationalNonprofitDay

08/06/2021

We are so grateful for our partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository! Thank you for all you do and for recognizing Franciscan Outreach as a pandemic hero! #fridayblessing

The GCFD is a hero to our community too!

07/30/2021

We are grateful and truly touched by the extra kindness of our friends at Old St. Patrick's Church.

The parish not only answered our call for much-needed new underwear for the women we serve, but also sent along beautiful fresh roses with the donation!

This extra caring gesture is so very special and meaningful for our guests, filling them with the intangible feeling of hope, knowing that they have not been forgotten or overlooked. Thank you, Old Saint Pat’s, for being extraordinary supporters of Franciscan Outreach!

https://franoutreach.org/give-a-gift/donate-goods-2/

#fridayblessing #Extraordinary