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Franciscan Peacemakers was
founded in June of 1995 by the Province of St. Joseph of the
Capuchin Order for the purpose of working to lessen violence
in the homes and on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On
July 31, 1996 we were incorporated in the State of Wisconsin
as a tax-exempt charitable organization. 501 (c) (3).
Our Mission is to women who are involved in prostitution
either to support their own drug habits and/or to support
their children. Ministry to the children of the women has
developed as integral to her rehabilitation. A street
ministry to neglected children and homeless men and women
has developed from our street presence to women at risk. As
of January 30, 2003 we have 14 women in treatment, several
women in preparation.
We have a permanent street presence at 16th and North Avenue
through our outreach van. In addition we have several less
consistent places on both the North side and South Side of
Milwaukee where we minister to the poor.
On a typical day we are now ministering to some 80 to 100
people, and we do this five days a week. We visit people in
their homes and along the streets during the day and then
each evening we bring food, clothing, or whatever we have,
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