By Joe Zakens | Development Officer
Our new space at the TCF Center was crucial to providing social distancing while also providing much-needed shelter through a Detroit winter. With 14,000 sq. ft. on the lower level of Detroit's convention center, we were fortunate to host our yearly Christmas event and giveaway, and provide our guests with a Christmas meal, entertainment, and a present. We were also recognized by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for our successful vaccine program which saw the highest amount of the homeless population vaccinated in the country. This space also allowed us to shelter our guests safely overnight for eight days when the City of Detroit issued a Code Blue in mid February. With the help of the McGregor Fund and others, we were able to our extend stay at the TCF Center through May 31 to provide warmth and shelter through uncertain April and May weather. On June 1, we plan to return our outdoor programing to our parking lot where the Pope Francis Center first began its work with the homeless population more than 30 years ago. Regardless of our location, our commitment to serving two meals, and providing shower and laundry remains critical.
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