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Franciscan Center of Baltimore

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The Franciscan Center of Baltimore, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Baltimore in 1968, is an emergency outreach agency located in the Baltimore neighborhood of Lower Charles Village, at 101 W. 23rd Street. The goal of the center is to give immediate response and relief to the emergency needs of disenfranchised people and help them resolve the conditions that placed them at risk. Since its founding, the center has offered comfort and guidance to thousands of needy Baltimoreans. The basis of the Franciscan Sisters' ministry is recognizing the dignity of every human being and serving all people with respect. The center serves people in need regardless of age, race, creed or national origin. Most clients live in Baltimore City but city residency is not a requirement. The Franciscan Center is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Mace Street, Baltimore

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