861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, Texas 76051 - (817) 481-2685 - Fax (817) 488-3169
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Outreach Ministry History
St. Francis Outreach ministry was first organized in the parish in 1979 as an outgrowth from the original
St Vincent de Paul conference. The mission of SFO is namely to care for those in need in our community.
St Francis thrift store, as we know it today, was organized in 1986. Proceeds from the thrift store are
used to provide emergency rent, utility or other financial assistance to those in need.
The food pantry also has been an integral part of the assistance provided by SFO Ministry.
Many families are assisted through these resources. Through the effort of many volunteers and the generosity
of the parish family, the thrift store and food pantry have developed into one of the outstanding emergency
assistance centers in the Grapevine area today.
No specialized training is required for some opportunities. And orientation for those assisting in the thrift store
or the food pantry is provided when one becomes a volunteer. training is held for those wishing to
serve as a caseworker which are those who interview clients seeking financial assistance.
Time commitment varies based on the tasks and/ or projects. Volunteers are scheduled by the
volunteer coordinator according to the availability of the volunteer and the needs of the outreach ministry.
A monthly calendar and assignments are made according to projects in progress at the time.
History