Mission Statement

"We at the Alfred-Washburn Center commit ourselves to the Christian ideals as stated by our patron, St. Vincent de Paul when he said: ?You will find that charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the bowl of soup and the basket of bread. But you must keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give bread and soup, this the rich can do. You are the servant of the poor. They are your masters, terribly sensitive and exacting as you will see, but the uglier and dirtier they are, the more unjust and bitter, the more you must give them of your love. It is because of your love, only your love, that the poor will forgive you the bread you give them.? In keeping with the gospel mandate of charity, we shall accept the challenge and offer food and services to those in need in our society, as their servant."
- Source: Alfred Washburn Center website

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Description

The Alfred Washburn Center provides food, showers, laundry facilities, clothing and Identification Cards. 

All homeless and poorer members of the community are welcome.

Services are provided free of charge for any who come to the Center.