St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Services provides the following caring services to our community’s homeless and working poor individuals and families. Our ability to provide this care is made possible through the generosity of our community.

It is because of their financial support, their gift of time through volunteerism and their donation of in-kind supplies and materials that we are able to provide hope and dignity to the many men, women and children that visit our campus each day.

Fr. Alan McCoy O.F.M.

DINING ROOM

The dining room is open 7 days a week. Each morning we serve a hot breakfast at 8:30a.m. followed by a hot nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. A sack meal is made available at 2:00 p.m. for those who do not have access to an evening meal. Meals are prepared and served by a small staff with a crew of community volunteers.

• 394,818 meals served in 2011 calendar year.

Kara Brewer Family

CLOTHING & HYGIENE CENTER

The center provides access to hot showers, hygiene products and clothing. In our Men’sDepartment haircuts are available and clothing is exchanged. In our Women’s and Children’sDepartment clients are given the opportunity to shop for a selection of clothing items.

Women & Children’s clothing and showers

• Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Showers)
• Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Clothing)
• Monday through Friday 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Diapers & Baby Formula) (Verification of the child’s age is required.)
• 39,972 women were served during the 2011 calendar year.
• 42,485 children were served during the 2011 calendar year.
  

Men’s clothing exchange and showers

• Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Haircuts Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m.
• 30,452 men were served during the 2011 calendar year.
• 3,100 haircuts were given during the 2011 calendar year.

Virgil Gianelli M.D.

MEDICAL CLINIC

Our medical clinic treats those who are uninsured. Appointment tickets to receive services for the week are distributed at 7:00 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for our medical clinic. Please call for more information.

Eye exams are also performed and prescription glasses are provided for those requiring them.

• 5,534 patients were treated by our Medical Clinic during the 2011 calendar year.
• 1,187 participated in our diabetes classes in 2011.
• 6,969 received outpatient services in 2011.

St. Raphael’s DENTAL CLINIC

Our dental clinic treats those who are uninsured. Appointment tickets to receive services for the week are distributed at 7:00 a.m. on Mondays for our dental clinic. Please call for more information.

Volunteer professionals, including dentists and hygienists provide needed dental care and education to our clients. In addition, students from University of the Pacific’s Dental Hygiene Program and residents from the Dental School provide assistance in our clinic.

• 1,815 patients were treated during the 2011 calendar year in the Dental Clinic.
• 709 received outpatient services in 2011.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Our Social Services Center allows staff and volunteers to provide case management for clients by assisting with completing applications and forms for various benefit programs, such as for Food Stamps, Medi-Cal and GR. In addition, clients are provided with advocacy and referrals for securing emergency shelter, transitional housing and employment opportunities. Homeless families with children are also able to receive school supplies, backpacks and uniforms.

Call us to schedule an appointment (209) 467-0703.

Social Services FAX: (209) 467-7117

• 10,617 services were provided to clients during the 2011 calendar year.

HOMELESS COURT

Homeless court is held on the last Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m. on the campus of St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Services. It allows individuals to clear up old traffic tickets, minor criminal charges and fines. Contact our Social Services Department for more information.

HEAD START

The Child Development Council, Inc. provides a comprehensive preschool program for children 3-5 years of age. In addition to the preschool an Early Head Start Infant and Toddler program are also provided.

Please visit our How You Can Help page for more information about volunteering.