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Outreach

- Homeless Ministry
  
  The St. Alice Homeless Ministry gathers twice a month to prepare lunch bags, consisting mainly of sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and, most importantly, a loving message from Jesus and some words of encouragement from the saints. Once everything is ready, volunteers drive around our town with hope, eager to find homeless people to serve.
  
  In addition to the meals, the ministry also provide socks, gloves, beanies, emergency blankets, ponchos, and other donations when we have them, blankets, clothing, and shoes. But that is not all, the best thing we offer them is prayer!
  
  The St. Alice Homeless Ministry meets the first and third Saturday of each month in the St. Alice Kitchen at 10:30am. Please contact Christine (541-780-8159) or America (541-543-3061) if you have any questions!
- Restoration Outreach
  
  For over two years, the St. Alice Homeless Ministry has been a consistent source of support for our unsheltered neighbors in Springfield. Building on this experience, we are excited to introduce Restoration Outreach, Phase 2 of our commitment to fostering dignity and connection within our community.
  
  Our mission is: To offer regular opportunities for connection and support to our homeless neighbors, fostering an environment of welcome, respect, and dignity. Through the provision of meals, resources, and genuine relationships, we aim to move individuals from being identified as "homeless" to being recognized and remembered by name, fostering a sense of belonging within the wider community.
  
  We strive to be a conduit of information, linking individuals with services that can aid in life changes, and to extend the compassion of Christ through our actions. In June 2025, Restoration Outreach established a twice-monthly presence at a central location, providing crucial support through:
  Regular Food Tent: Volunteers prepare and serve food twice a month a permanent location, offering a friendly and caring environment. Individuals can choose to eat at tables, fostering interaction, or take their meal to-go.
  Donated Items Table: We offer a table with donated items such as clothes, shoes, socks, blankets, and hygiene products to help meet immediate needs.
  Prayer and Support: Volunteers from St. Paul Street Evangelization are present to offer prayer and spiritual support.
  Resource Table: A key component is an information table providing up-to-date details on available resources.
  Focus on Relationships: We aim to build genuine relationships with our neighbors, offering support, friendship, and inspirational messages.
  Connection to Services: We want to act as a bridge, connecting individuals with organizations that can assist with overcoming addiction, finding housing, and other essential needs.
  Our inspiration comes from the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, and we are driven by a desire to reflect the love of Christ in our community. We believe that by working together, we can create a more supportive and inclusive environment for everyone in Springfield.
- St. Vincent de Paul
  
  Our St. Vincent de Paul conference helps people in our community in the following ways: makes in-home visits; provides beds, kitchen table and chairs, and on occassion, small appliances. We meet the 1st Saturday of each month at 3:30pm-4:30pm before the 5pm mass.