Paz de Cristo Community Center

More than a meal, we Feed Clothe and Empower our neighbors in need in the Phoenix East Valley.

We help people struggling with hunger, poverty, and homelessness.

It all starts with a hot, nourishing meal that is served every night of the year at Paz de Cristo. A hot shower and clean clothing give our guests a fresh start. Believing that people need more than a meal to thrive, our Empowerment Services at Paz de Cristo is a slate of programming designed to provide clients with the tools and resources they need to overcome poverty. Services include coaching, skills training, navigation, employment assistance, and help securing benefits such as SNAP (formerly Food Stamps). We provide a lifeline of essential resources that help people get back on their feet.

Who are the people who come to Paz de Cristo Community Center? Veterans, working poor, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. Last year, more than 13,000 unique individuals were served.

Testimonials

"I wouldn't have made it without Paz de Cristo."
Last spring, Robert was living on the street and sleeping on the sidewalk.

He came to Paz de Cristo for dinner where he enjoyed a hot, nutritious meal and discovered a lifeline of essential resources and services.

Today, Robert has a home of his own. Find out how he turned his life around at PazdeCristo.org

"Without Paz de Cristo, I would have been out on the streets."
Deanna moved to Arizona to advance in her career, but her job search took longer than Deanna had planned.

She came to Paz de Cristo for dinner and discovered help finding shelter as well as job search assistance.

Deanna landed her dream job and moved into her own apartment. Find out how Deanna changed her life at PazdeCristo.org

"Paz de Cristo saved my life."
Aaron never knew his mother. His parents were in prison when his mom died of a heroin overdose.

Two years ago, Aaron was living on the street and came to Paz de Cristo for dinner.

Today he has a new job, a home and his own car. Find out how Aaron got back on his feet at PazdeCristo.org

See more stories of transformation online at PazdeCristo.org. Click on "Changed Lives"