Elaine Lopez,
Director

Computer Lab at the Resource Center

Since 1917, the Sisters of St. Francis have provided compassionate and healing service to the Denver community, especially to the poor and underprivileged.

The Sisters of St. Francis came to Denver in 1917 to operate and staff St. Elizabeth's Grade School. We have developed many ministries since then. Our Damen Project consists of Damen House, Damen House Children's Center, and Marycrest Resource Center.

The Marycrest Resource Center was started in 1965 as the Marycrest Food and Clothing Bank to provide referral and information services, as well as lodging for the homeless.

As the needs of the Denver community changed, the Marycrest Resource Center has evolved into an "empowerment model". Marycrest Resource Center promotes selfsufficiency by providing education and support services to over 500 families and individuals each month. Services include life skill classes, vocational training, computer labs, assessment and referral information, as well as emergency food and clothing.

The "empowerment model" of service means working more intensely with each person. We guide people toward "sustenance" as a stepping stone, helping low income families and individuals obtain selfsufficiency.

Sewing Circle

The Sewing Circle is a development cooperative which provides clients with life-skills training and support that assist them in becoming economically selfsufficient. Women are trained on-site to do piece work and make various craft items which teach them the skills to set up and market their own businesses and supplement their incomes. The group meets each Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9am to noon.

If you are interested in participating, volunteering or making a donation of sewing materials, please contact:

Elaine Lopez
Phone: (303) 458-6270 Ext.154
E-mail: resource@ricochet.com