St. Alphonsus Cares is an Outreach Program offered by St. Alphonsus Parish serving Downtown Windsor

We offer free programs and events to anyone and everyone who lives in Downtown Windsor. Supported by volunteers, we aim to partner with others in the city to bring a variety of community building programs that help to make Downtown Windsor more compassionate.

Our Core Values Are:

• St. Alphonsus Cares is for everyone.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is free to the public.
• St. Alphonsus Cares creates programs/events based on the needs of the community.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is a space where people are invited to stay and belong, and does not exist solely to connect people to other services.
• St. Alphonsus Cares focuses on: wellness, education, families, and fun.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is the Outreach Program of St. Alphonsus Parish, and therefore, all programs and events are suitable for Catholics, but not solely “faith-based” and are open to everyone.

Programs and Information

Weekly Programming

• Monday: Bingo from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (off for the summer)
• Tuesday: Exercise with Darrin at 1:00pm (off for the summer)
• Wednesday:
• Friday:  Community Meal from 5:00pm to 6:00pm (Doors open at 4:00) (Resumes September 11th)

Groups

• Moms & Tots: Tuesdays 9:30-11:00.  We start Tuesday September 8th.  We need volunteers to set up, clean up, help with snack time, and just be present to families.  If you think you can do that and have an up to date police clearance (or need one?  We can help) then we need you!  Contact Sr. Connie- charrington@dol.ca or 519-253-2493 x242
• The Social:  A weekly program for people living with early- to mid-stage dementia.  It offers group activities, meaningful social interaction, and community partnerships. How can you help??  We need volunteers to help run the group.  The Alzheimer’s Society provides training.  If you’re interested, please contact Sr. Connie at charrington@dol.ca or 519-253-2493 x242. A police clearance is needed, and we can help with that! So don’t let that be a roadblock to you helping.

Upcoming Events

• Have you signed up for our Ladies’ Tea?  Join us Sunday May 24 1:00pm  for tea, sandwiches, games, and more… Registration is required so please contact Sr. Connie -charrington@dol.ca or 519-253-2493 x 242.
• Gentlemen you are not forgotten!  Gentlemen’s Java will happen Sunday June 28 1:00pm.  A coffee and dessert event.  Registration is a must! Contact Sr. Connie.
• Are you interested in having a table at our Maker’s Market on Saturday June 20th?  Call or email Sr. Connie.  The market will run from 10:00-5:00.  Table rentals are $25.  Location will be indoors and outdoors (weather dependent).  Spread the Word!

Birthday Bank

• 🎈We have a BIRTHDAY🎉🎉🎉BANK… If you are having a tough time purchasing a gift for your child or grandchild, we can help.  We have mostly NEW items and some gently used items.  These items (1 large or 2 small) are available to you.  We just need to see proof of the birth date.  The birthday has to be within the month in order to take advantage of the BIRTHDAY🎁 BANK.

Find Us / Contact Us

St. Alphonsus Cares is located at 85 Park Street East is the heart of Downtown Windsor.