Ministry of Caring was founded by the Capuchin Friars and is administered under auspices of an independent Board of Directors. Programs include four emergency shelters, four transitional residences, three permanent residences for men or women with special needs, an AIDS residence, an HIV/AIDS residence, three dining rooms, three child care centers, a job placement center, mobile medical van, dental office, a community center, clothing and furnishings distribution center and an outreach office for unsheltered homeless providing showers, clothing and toiletries.