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.
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Contacts:
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871 | tjmissions@gmail.com
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Shower Program
The shower program was started by volunteers from Holy Spirit and then joined by Larry Cargnoni and Monica Rising. They then partnered with Our Lady of Refuge Parish, Catholic Charities, and Grace Solutions. They 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 Wednesday from 6pm- 8:30pm and Thursday afternoon from 12pm-5pm.
Our Lady of Refuge Parish
2165 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
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Contacts:
Larry Cargnoni | 408-316-3951
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871
Tom Tate | 408-250-5035
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 and sometimes families when the need arises. They also regularly make food for the local unhoused and campaign for a variety of Justice issues. They are a separate non-profit, but members of BASICS have assisted Casa de Clara with renovations, landscaping, fundraising, and meal preparations
Contacts:
Ashley Walker | 205-754-1042
Monica Rising | 408-307-4871
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 care, and other support services in San Jose.
Members of BASICS, along with other volunteers, cook and serve breakfast on Saturday mornings from 6am-9am.​
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LifeMoves Montgomery Street Inn
358 N Montgomery St
San Jose, CA 95110
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Contacts:
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1st Saturday of the month: Larry Cargnoni | lcargnoni@sbcglobal.net | 408-316-3951
2nd Saturday: Nick Soffiotto | sjsoffio2@comcast.net
3rd Saturday: Jeff Lola | jeffrey.lola@gmail.com
