Opportunities From: Pope Francis Center

Volunteer: Royal Oak Bagel Pick Up

Donation Pickup Instructions:

1. At café closing time at 9 pm*, pick up leftover bagels and bread from Panera Bread in Royal Oak, located at 30955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, near Beaumont (Corewell) Hospital. Simply approach the staff upon your arrival and let them know you are picking up for the End of Day DOUGH-Nation Program. For reference, the Partnership Agreements are linked below. Keep these links handy in case you are asked for verification.

*Please note - this location has a new closing time!  

Partnership Agreement - MONDAY

Partnership Agreement - THURSDAY

2. At your convenience the following morning of pick up, drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. 

Program: PFC Day Center

Donation Pickup Instructions:

1. At café closing time at 9 pm*, pick up leftover bagels and bread from Panera Bread in Royal Oak, located at 30955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, near Beaumont (Corewell) Hospital. Simply approach the staff upon your arrival and let them know you are picking up for the End of Day DOUGH-Nation Program. For reference, the Partnership Agreements are linked below. Keep these links handy in case you are asked for verification.

*Please note - this location has a new closing time!  

Partnership Agreement - MONDAY

Partnership Agreement - THURSDAY

2. At your convenience the following morning of pick up, drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. 

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 48073

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grosse Pointe Woods Bagel Pickup

Bagel Pickup Instructions:

1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe Woods, located at 19341 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Tom at (586) 243-0618. In consideration of Tom and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime after 5:45am.

2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

Bagel Pickup Instructions:

1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe Woods, located at 19341 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Tom at (586) 243-0618. In consideration of Tom and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime after 5:45am.

2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 48226

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kitchen Assistant

The Kitchen Assistant volunteer shift take place during daily service from 8:30am-11:30am. This opportunity is ideal for experienced volunteers or first-time volunteers who signing up for multiple consecutive shifts.

Volunteers will help with washing dishes and general food prep to support Chef Shawn, our Kitchen Manager. Your service as a Kitchen Assistant helps support the health and nutrition of hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness each day and improve the sustainability practices of the center!

*Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@popefranciscenter.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

The Kitchen Assistant volunteer shift take place during daily service from 8:30am-11:30am. This opportunity is ideal for experienced volunteers or first-time volunteers who signing up for multiple consecutive shifts.

Volunteers will help with washing dishes and general food prep to support Chef Shawn, our Kitchen Manager. Your service as a Kitchen Assistant helps support the health and nutrition of hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness each day and improve the sustainability practices of the center!

*Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@popefranciscenter.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 48226

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Serve & Support Detroit's Homeless

Welcome to PFC! Every morning, our mission is driven by volunteers who serve breakfast and lunch, manage laundry and showers, distribute hygiene items and clothing, and much more for over 200 guests each day. When you arrive for your shift, our staff will walk you through the day and assign tasks.

To familiarize yourself with the various volunteer roles, please review the following documents prior to your first shift:

Food Service

Front Office & Showers

Laundry Service

Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

We're located at 438 Saint Antoine St. in downtown Detroit. Complimentary volunteer parking is available at the UDM Law School gated parking lot, located on Larned directly across the street from the Center. Enter the Center near the courtyard between UDM Law School and Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church.

Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" below.

*Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfcr.org of 313-782-4793. 

Program: PFC Day Center

Welcome to PFC! Every morning, our mission is driven by volunteers who serve breakfast and lunch, manage laundry and showers, distribute hygiene items and clothing, and much more for over 200 guests each day. When you arrive for your shift, our staff will walk you through the day and assign tasks.

To familiarize yourself with the various volunteer roles, please review the following documents prior to your first shift:

Food Service

Front Office & Showers

Laundry Service

Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

We're located at 438 Saint Antoine St. in downtown Detroit. Complimentary volunteer parking is available at the UDM Law School gated parking lot, located on Larned directly across the street from the Center. Enter the Center near the courtyard between UDM Law School and Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church.

Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" below.

*Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfcr.org of 313-782-4793. 

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 48226

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hustle for Homes - Race Day Volunteers

Pope Francis Center is proud to partner with Community & Home Supports (CHS) on the First Annual Hustle for Homes. This timed 5K run/walk, taking place along the Dequindre Cut, will help CHS provide essential housing services and stability to those in our community. As a supporting partner, PFC will be provided with a portion of the funds raised during the event.


As a part of this partnership, PFC has been asked to provide the support of SIX volunteers during the event. This is a great opportunity for our weekend warriors looking to make a difference with their Saturday morning!


Volunteers supporting this event will help at Water Stations - dispensing and distributing water to race participants as they pass their station. Volunteers will also keep the Water Station tidy, and then help to break down their Station at the end of the race.


This volunteer opportunity is great for a small group - Stations will be manned by groups of 3 volunteers. Please note - volunteers must be 18+ to support at this event.

Program: PFC Day Center

Pope Francis Center is proud to partner with Community & Home Supports (CHS) on the First Annual Hustle for Homes. This timed 5K run/walk, taking place along the Dequindre Cut, will help CHS provide essential housing services and stability to those in our community. As a supporting partner, PFC will be provided with a portion of the funds raised during the event.


As a part of this partnership, PFC has been asked to provide the support of SIX volunteers during the event. This is a great opportunity for our weekend warriors looking to make a difference with their Saturday morning!


Volunteers supporting this event will help at Water Stations - dispensing and distributing water to race participants as they pass their station. Volunteers will also keep the Water Station tidy, and then help to break down their Station at the end of the race.


This volunteer opportunity is great for a small group - Stations will be manned by groups of 3 volunteers. Please note - volunteers must be 18+ to support at this event.

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 11, 2026

Zip Code: 48207

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Grosse Pointe City Bagel Pickup

Bagel Pickup Instructions:

1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe, located at 16828 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Olsi at (313) 640-9887. In consideration of Olsi and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime between 6:00am and 6:15am. The pickup is from the back of the store located on Kercheval Place (a one-way street accessible from Notre Dame Street).

2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

Bagel Pickup Instructions:

1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe, located at 16828 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Olsi at (313) 640-9887. In consideration of Olsi and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime between 6:00am and 6:15am. The pickup is from the back of the store located on Kercheval Place (a one-way street accessible from Notre Dame Street).

2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793.

Program: PFC Day Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 48226

Allow Groups: No