Walk 2010

"Inspired by the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we at the Capuchin Day Centre welcome people in need of food aid who have no home or are socially excluded and respecting their dignity, provide a caring, pastoral, holistic and non judgmental service responsive to their needs."

(Mission Statement)

Who we are? - The Centre was founded by Br Kevin Crowley in the early 1970's as a Capuchin response to the problem of homelessness with the simple objective 'to relieve the hardship endured by homeless people'

What we do? - For over thirty years the Capuchin Day Centre, (run by the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Order) has been providing hot meals, food parcels, clothing and day care facilities for homeless and needy people, six days a week, completely free of charge. The Centre operates from the rear of the Capuchin Friary in Church Street, Dublin 7.

Meals Service - Monday to Saturday inclusive

Morning Soup, Bread, Tea and Sandwiches : 150 people x 6 days = 900 per week
Afternoon Full Dinner : 400 people x 6 days = 2,100 per week

Food Parcels Wednesday morning 1000 parcels = 1000 per week
Funding - We need approximately €300,000 a year for food.

While we are grateful for government funding that covers most of our administrative expenses, we are dependent on the kindness of the public to cover the food costs that amounted to €180,000 for 2003.
Because the Centre cannot afford to hire professional fundraisers, we are doubly grateful for the voluntary efforts of kind people who undertake fundraising events on our behalf.

Thank You - On behalf of the needy people who attend the Day Centre and the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Order, I take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers and our financial supporters who help keep this lifeline for the homeless in operation. May God and St. Francis reward you all with many blessings.

Bro. Kevin.

If you would like to make a donation towards the walk effort, please do so

1) Postal donations to "Capuchin Day Centre", Br. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap, Capuchin Day Centre, 29 Bow Street, Dublin 7 - please write 'WALK' on the reverse of the cheque

2) Through Bank of Ireland account number 82128752;
Sort Code 90-00-92
for "Capuchin Day Centre" (ref. WALK)
Charity Number is CHY 3765

On Sunday, 6th June 2010, a small group of walkers will set out from the Glendalough Hermitage and walk to the Capuchin Friary in Church Street, Dublin, arriving for the Gospel Mass at 7pm.

As in previous years, the aim of the walk is to raise awareness about the issue homelessness. As they make their way over the Dublin Hills, they will rely on the kindness of those they meet to respond to their need for drinks and snacks. If you live on this route, please support their effort by offering water, food and maybe a place to rest.

'…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…' (Mt 25:35)

You can offer your own support by walking some of the route with them, or by encouraging them with a wave, a smile or a brief chat!!

'And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments;' (2 Jn 1:6)