André House, located in downtown Phoenix, is a house of hospitality that reaches out to those most in need by offering simple services like food, clothing, showers, blankets and shelter. Each day hundreds of people pass through our doors to help or be helped.

The number of services provided by André House has grown exponentially since its founding in 1984. In the beginning, a few guests were welcomed into the house to escape homelessness, even if only for a night. Over time, a soup line ws added, serving hot food to hundreds of people nearly every night. André House expanded to include a free Clothes Closet, showers, laundry facilities, and an office where people could make a phone call or receive basic medicines. Through the years, the André House mission has  remained the same: to welcome Christ in welcoming our brothers and sisters in need.

Most of the people who come to André House for assistance come seeking food, clothing, shelter or other services. Indeed, for some, this place is literally a lifesaver. But the most important service provided is not nearly as tangible as a plate of food or a warm bed. This type of assistance comes in the form of a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or a companion who can share in one's joys and sorrows.

The feeling of community at André House often blurs the distinction between those in need and those who have come to help. Core Community members, volunteers and donors leave André House feeling as though they've been touched by Christ. At the end of each day, both the guests and workers find themselves saying, "Thank you" and "God bless you" to one another.

Whether gathering around the altar for morning mass in our parking lot or sharing a plate of food with a guest in the dining room, Jesus Christ is serving and being served everyday through simple acts of love at André House.