We have sought to provide care, comfort, and support to individuals who are homeless, poor, marginalized, and in need of food and other basic services.
We do our work following the philosophy of the Catholic Worker Movement which emphasizes faith-centered action, personalism, community building, nonviolence, simple living, and a respect for the environment.
(210) 274-8884
We strive to provide a friendly, cozy day home and courtyard to anyone in need of a safe haven to rest, enjoy a meal, engage in conversation, garden, do laundry, watch a movie, play a board game, obtain travel-size hygiene supplies, receive postal mail, and make/send and receive phone calls or email messages.
- Postal Mail Services
- Greeting cards, stamps, envelopes
- Laundry
- Showers
- Clothing/Shoes
- Hygiene Supplies including underwear, socks, t-shirts
- Barber and Nail Grooming on scheduled days each week
- Movies mornings M_T_W_Th
- Complimentary phone, email, and Wi-Fi
- VIA bus tickets to get to and from CWH up to 4x per week
We are not an overnight shelter.
Must be 50 years and older, homeless and/or hungry
Free
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Computer Use
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
In our attempt to build communal ties with various groups of people, our community building takes on a number of forms. These groups are the resident volunteers, outside volunteers, the support community, the families, and the wider San Antonio Community.
Resident Volunteer:
For those individuals who wish to experience the volunteer lifestyle for a year or two, there is the option of becoming a resident volunteer. Resident volunteers dedicate a minimum of 6 months to 2 years as a full-time volunteer. The resident volunteers are the ones who keep everything running and are in charge of all day-to-day operations.
Day Volunteer:
Many volunteers commit themselves to help out on on specific day each week which gives them a good opportunity to be a part of what goes on in the Catholic Worker Community without having to live the lifestyle of a resident volunteer.
Support Community:
The support community is a group of San Antonians who commit to using their individual gifts and talents to meet the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the resident volunteers and House Coordinator. The support community meets monthly to find out about these needs and plays a big part in the welcoming and orienting of new volunteers, as well as hosting a celebration/congratulations at the end of their time of service.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Hospice and Medical Respite apartments for those who are homeless, over 50 years of age, and need a place to recuperate from hospital admission for surgery, severe illness, or injury or who have been enrolled in a medical hospice program (required) but in need of a home to pass the last few weeks of life in dignity with family-like care, companionship, and wrap-around services.
Free
Breakfast and hot lunches are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Breakfast and bag lunches on Friday.
Suppers at the Pavilion In partnership with Traveling Loaves and Fishes (St Mark's Evangelist Catholic Church) suppers for Towne Twin Village residents only (opening to CWH guests soon).
Free