Our Programs
Helping the most vulnerable - locally and abroad
Tijuana Ministry
The Tijuana Ministry provides opportunities for education, immersion, and commitment to promote human dignity. Every year, we travel to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses for some of the poorest families in Northern America. We also run outreach programs for local children, teens, and mothers. This year's trip is July 6-13, 2024.
Contacts:
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871 | tjmissions@gmail.com
Shower Program
We offer basic hygiene and friendship to our neighbors without homes through the dignity of a hot shower. For people surviving on the streets, having access to basic hygiene can make a world of difference. Volunteers needed every Thursday afternoon from 12pm-5pm.
Our Lady of Refuge Parish
2165 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
Contacts:
Larry Cargnoni | 408-316-3951
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871
Casa de Clara
San Jose Catholic Worker
Each Catholic Worker community is rooted in Jesus’ vision of God’s Reign among us, committed to a shared life of prayer and action in joyful service to people on the margins. In San Jose, Casa de Clara provides shelter to unhoused women and children. BASICS is helping Casa de Clara with renovations, landscaping, fundraising, meal preparation, and more
Casa de Clara San Jose Catholic Worker
318 N 6th St
San Jose, CA 95112
Contacts:
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871
Ashley Walker | 205-754-1042 sanjosecatholicworker@yahoo.com
LiveMoves
Breakfast Program
Montgomery Street Inn (MSI) located in San Jose provides emergency and transitional housing for up to 90 single adult men per night with case management, Veteran's services, medical respite care, and other support services in San Jose.
BASICS cooks and serves breakfast every first Saturday of the month from 6am-9am.
LifeMoves Montgomery Street Inn
358 N Montgomery St
San Jose, CA 95110
Contacts:
Larry Cargnoni | 408-316-3951
