THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER INC

DAY PROGRAM FOR MEN STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER IS THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM FOR MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DAY PROGRAM IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM THAT WELCOMES GUESTS TO THE CENTER IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR ONGOING SUCCESS. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE MEN CAN DEVELOP THE PERSONAL STRATEGIES AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MOVE TOWARD STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED DURING THE DAY PROGRAM INCLUDE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION VIA OUR CLOTHING CLOSET. THE MCKENNA CENTER CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM WORKS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THEIR JOURNEYS THROUGH AND OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES, IT ENSURES GUESTS ARE RECEIVING THE BEST POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE CONSULTATIONS WHICH INCLUDE REFERRED APPOINTMENTS AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS REHABILITATION FOR ADDICTION, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS, JOB TRAINING, AND HOUSING, OR SIMPLY OBTAINING AN ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL WAYS FOR THE MEN TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS, WEEKLY PEACE CIRCLES AND DE-ESCALATION SESSIONS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES, A SPIRITUALITY/FAITH SHARING GROUP, AND A WEEKLY AA MEETING. THE CENTER ALSO FACILITATES BLOOD PRESSURE/SUGAR SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS AND FOOT HEALTH CLINICS, LEGAL ADVICE/SERVICES, AND OTHER OCCASIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO MOVE FORWARD TO STABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND MEANING IN LIFE.

THE GREG GANNON FOOD PANTRY: THE GREG GANNON FOOD PANTRY (THE PANTRY) PROVIDES LOW-INCOME AND FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERY ASSISTANCE. ONCE EVERY 21 DAYS, FAMILIES IN NEED CAN VISIT THE PANTRY TO RECEIVE DRY/CANNED GOODS AND OTHER SHELF-STABLE ITEMS, AS WELL AS FRESH PRODUCE, MILK, EGGS, MEAT, BREAD, AND A VARIETY OF PREPARED PERISHABLE ITEMS. THE PANTRY IS SUPPORTED BY OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK (CAFB), GIANT FOOD, ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY, UBER, AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE PANTRY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A WELLNESS PARTNER BY CAFB BECAUSE WE PROVIDE HEALTHY ITEMS THAT ARE LOW IN SODIUM AND HIGH IN FIBER.