Detroit convent sets up charity that helps local businesses, families stay afloat
DETROIT โ The pandemic changed the course of ministry for a Detroit convent in spring when more than a dozen nuns lost their lives in about a month. The nuns found a way to protect themselves from COVID-19 while still serving their community, but theyโre now asking for help for a special project. For a growing number of people, coronavirus has been a humbler -- those whoโve never needed help before have found courage to ask for it. The nuns arenโt asking restaurants for food donations but instead are raising funds to actually pay for the meals to help keep area eateries open. Because the nuns are paying the restaurants, it helps them stay afloat because the restaurants can pay to bring back some of their workers.
Detroit nuns step up ministry during coronavirus pandemic
DETROIT The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the course of ministry for a Detroit convent. Their path has been difficult at times but they have also found some silver linings during the pandemic. The sisters of the Mother of Perpetual Help Convent opened a free cafe two months before Michigans stay-at-home order was issued. Their goal was to help and get to know the people of the community. Help Me Hank: Resources during COVID-19 outbreakWhen they had to shut down and the nearby food bank shut down -- their mission took another path.