We are In the City for Good. View this video to learn more about our missions.
The Foundation for Immigrant Resources and Education (F.I.R.E.): offers morning and evening classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), and the General Equivalency Diploma Test (GED). http://www.fireprograms.org/partners.html
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET: Central celebrates the season of Christmas, encouraging members and friends to make gifts that will echo in the lives of others in our community and around the world.
THE GIVING TREE: Central celebrates Christmas and has long-supported a "Giving Tree." Working with strong year-round organizations, Central encourages members and friends to pick out gifts for needy families to be distributed anonymously at Christmas.
WEIGHT WATCHERS: meets in Central's Friendship Room on Tuesdays from 12:00-1 PM, for support in healthy eating and lifestyles. For information on how to get involved in this program call 1-800-651-6000, or go to www.weightwatchers.com.
PROJECT HOME: Every night in November Central opens its doors to serve as an overflow shelter for homeless children and their parents. This program is coordinated by the Saint Paul Area Council of Churches for Ramsey County, which does amazing work in many areas.
MARTHA’S CLOSET: provides free interview and work clothing for low income women in Saint Paul. Martha's Closet is open from Noon to 2:30 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 5-7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Martha's Closet Brochure (874k pdf)
WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY LUNCH: Each Wednesday, we host a downtown community lunch beginning at 11:45 AM. We are becoming well known for healthy and affordable gourmet food, live music, and a place for good conversation. Buffet line closes at 1:00.