Oakland Catholic Worker
Hospitality:
*desperately poor refugees and immigrants from Latin America *60-90 guests per year, staying 1-6 months in our East Oakland home *being accompanied by us in learning about their new society in finding medical and legal assistance in finding employment *90% leaving with a job and a permanent home
*Over 150 former guests living in our neighborhood *Being helped to take the next step from survival to success *English and literacy classes *Educational workshops *Spiritual, cultural and community-building events
*Over 25 former guests volunteering in every aspect of our ministry in creating new and special projects *Leadership development for these new community leaders
*Catholic Workers have no paid staff - full-time workers receive room & board and $200 per month *Our full annual budget is $60,000 per year *We receive no government funds
4848 East 14th Street Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 533-7375