ST. FRANCIS TABLE WINTER APPEAL 2011
1322 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1L4
Phone: (416) 532-4172
Fax: (416) 532-8814
E-mail: brjjmf@yahoo.ca
Capuchin Outreach to the Poor (Parkdale) was founded in 1987 by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of Central Canada with the vision of creating a faith community with the poor by providing direct services that seek to enhance the sense of human dignity of those who are in need.
St Francis Table, the primary expression of Capuchin Outreach, serves on average 250 meals per day, six days a week in Toronto’s Parkdale community. Patrons are asked to make a $1 donation towards their three course meal which is provided with full restaurant service.
St Clare Centre is our Outreach and Drop-In space, hosting weekly AA meetings as well as an informal drop-in for patrons of St Francis Table.
Capuchin Outreach to the Poor (Parkdale) is a registered charitable organization (#11883-7970-RR0001). We receive no government or United Way funding, instead relying on the charity of private individuals and businesses for our income.
COMMUNITY PARTNER #6:
St. Francis Table is proud to announce ORGANIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC., as Community Partner #6. This company has voluntarily provided grease trap services for over 23 years! Their motto, 'converting organic residuals into a resource.' We look forward to their regular visits and appreciate the generosity of services provided by Organic Resource!
Br. John accepts a donation from Charlotte Minard and Staples Advantage representatives as part of their community-minded initiative.
RECEIPTING CHANGES…
We apologize for the wait in mailing out receipts from our Fall 2011 Appeal. We have completed the changeover to our new software program and can now respond more efficiently with this Winter 2011 Appeal. If you would prefer one 'annual' receipt for the year, please send a note indicating such with your next donation. If not, we will be happy to keep on sending a receipt for every donation received. We value your generosity and appreciate your understanding.
2012 MARKS OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
On Christmas Day 2012 St. Francis Table will be 25 years old! It certainly is a milestone that could not happen without your generosity! In November of 2010 we surpassed the one millionth meal mark! It gives us all reason to celebrate the season of Christmas. What better gift to give than food to the hungry! You are invited to celebrate! On the twenty fifth of each month you can sponsor a meal for $150.00. In so doing, meals that are sponsored will be free for our patrons. You can also sponsor a meal as a gift, memorial or in celebration on any day throughout the year for the same cost. Our patrons appreciate your generosity!
Bro. John Frampton OFM Cap.
Volunteers from St. John Vianney OFS
Volunteers from Durham Christian High School with their Principal Fred Spoelstra
Students on Day of Service, October 19, 2011 separating Thanksgiving Food Drive donations, along with their teacher and chaplain Marilyn Grace
Students and staff Volunteers from Our Lady of the Lake School, Keswick ON
