What is Trinity Center to you?

“What is Trinity Center to you?” we asked Frank one morning over a cup of coffee. His answer came without hesitation: “Everything.” 

“Trinity Center is where I eat, shower, get clothes, drink coffee and water, and receive hygiene items to stay clean and healthy. You have everything for us,” he said.  

Around the Center, Frank is known for his easy laugh and his love of music and chess. But behind his bright smile is a long journey. A Vietnam veteran, Frank has experienced homelessness on and off for years—the last eight being the hardest. “I still haven’t gotten used to being on the streets,” he says. “It’s hard to move forward when your mind stays in the past…”

When Frank first saw the line outside Trinity Center years ago, he didn’t know what to expect. 

“I thought, if people are waiting, it must be for something.” He joined the line—and found more than a meal. He found a community. 

Years later, Trinity Center is still here for Frank — not only as a place to go when he’s hungry, or to find a safe routine in the uncertainty of his days, —it’s also a place that helps him move forward. Most recently, through Trinity’s ID Assistance Program, Frank is reclaiming his vital documents, a crucial step toward becoming eligible for shelter or housing.  

While waiting for permanent housing can take time, Frank makes the most of every resource Trinity offers. In addition to checking his shelter and housing status each week, Frank connects with partner organizations that visit Trinity Center to offer veteran support, medical insurance assistance, and mental health services. He was also a regular visitor during our extended hours when we served as a Cooling Center during the intense summer months. 

“I was so grateful this summer to have a place to come instead of being on the streets all afternoon. When you closed at night, I was okay — I’d eaten dinner, was clean, and ready to find a place to spend the night. This is a good place to be — good people. God bless you always,” said Frank.  

Even after 25 years, Trinity Center remains grounded in its foundation of radical hospitality. Frank’s experience reflects what your generosity makes possible every day. Because of supporters like you, Trinity Center remains a vital bridge between surviving and rebuilding—a place where neighbors find stability, dignity, and hope.   

Your gift today ensures that neighbors like Frank continue to have a safe, welcoming space to take their next steps toward housing and healing. 

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