The Ave Maria Hospitality House is a day respite for the homeless. Shower and laundry facilities, phone, and social interaction are provided. . All donations offset the daily expense of maintaining the Ave Maria House.
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Your support of the Ave Maria House ministry helps in so many ways to mentor to those in need during the week. Volunteers are needed to monitor the Ave Maria House during open hours 10-1:30pm Monday through Thursday. Donations are always accepted, men’s clothing and toiletries especially needed. Drop off during open hours or at St. Mary’s Church.
Currently donations of Coffee, Laundry Soap, Koolaid, Sugar and Creamer are needed – see full list below.
The Ave Maria House is a ministry of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette St. Fort Wayne, Indiana (260)424-8231
Ave Maria House
A Ministry of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church
located at 432 Madison Street, Fort Wayne, IN. 46802
ITEMS NEEDED FOR AVE MARIA HOUSE
PLEASE HELP US TO REPLENISH THE AVE MARIA HOUSE BY DONATING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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Coffee
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Creamer |
Sugar |
Toilet Paper |
Kool-Aid |
Cereal |
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Liquid Laundry Soap |
Cleaning Supplies |
Dish Soap |
Paper Towels 13-gallon Garbage Bags |
Hot Chocolate |
Snacks of any Kind. Chips, Cookies |
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Bleach |
Shower Supplies |
Napkins |
Paper Plates |
Razors Deodorant |
Wash Cloths Towels |
Items in bold above are always needed
Do not leave donations on porch. Open Monday-Thursday 10AM to 1:30PM. There is a donation container labeled “Ave Maria House” located in St. Mary’s Church. You may give items to Terri Teders, Val Vorndran or the parish office. Thank you for your help in providing items for this successful ministry that serves the homeless in our community.
The Ave Maria House is a ministry of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette St. Fort Wayne, Indiana (260)424-8231
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Hours
Monday -Thursday: 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: CLOSED
Address
432 Madison St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Contact
Terri Teders, Director: (260) 341-2175
Ave Maria Home: (260) 424-3355
AVE MARIA HOUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thank You to all who donate to the Ave Maria House and all the many volunteers who donate items to use and stay for a day to assist those in the community! St. Mary’s Church needs volunteers (healthcare professionals and those with a compassionate heart) to call the church if you feel called to this ministry at the Ave Maria House. (260.424-8231)