Franciscans Downtown

Franciscans Downtown, located at 1000 Main Street in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is a ministry of presence founded in 2014 by Franciscan Friar Placid Stroik that welcomes all people—especially the homeless, lonely, and those seeking community connection. The organization offers meals, refreshments, books, and companionship in a space designed to foster conversation, reflection, and empathy, operating as a free community gathering place guided by the Franciscan principle that every person is a story worthy of being told.