A stone's throw from our nation's capitol, the Father McKenna Center was established in 1983 to carry on the legacy of Father Horace McKenna, a saintly priest who served at St. Al's from 1953-1958, returning in 1964 until his death in 1982
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| • "To Feed the Hungry" |
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"To Shelter the Homeless" |
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"To Clothe the Naked" |
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(Reference: 25th Chapter of the Gospel According to Matthew) |
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To Meet the Immediate Needs of the Poor and Homeless |
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To Educate Students and the Public about the Causes of Poverty and Homelessness |
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To Advocate for and with the Poor and Homeless |
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| To Improve the facilities and Services available to the Homeless so that they will know that they are valued and loved; and to Empower the Homeless to do more for themselves.
One without the other will not work |