ShareSt. Mary's Center is a community-based organization that provides a range of services to address homelessness and poverty. Located in Oakland, California, the center offers direct services for those in need, including a winter shelter, a senior center, and a preschool. It also has several programs aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness, such as a social justice community center that offers education and advocacy programs. The center's mission is to improve quality of life through counseling, shelter, and education, helping participants to achieve self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty.
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