Members of the community are men and women committed to a life of personal and communal prayer who make private vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They live a communal life of prayer, seeking to embrace the spirit and charism of the Beatitudes.

God is both the source and the goal of the Community of Anawim.  God’s grace gives value to all its activities.  The members of the Community are called to reveal to the world Christ’s presence within it.  The gifts of the Community members and the needs of the people served help to determine the individual’s ministry.

Present ministries include

• Homeless shelter for women and children
• Pro-Life Offices meeting the needs of pregnant women and infants
• Direct social services for the poor and elderly
• Retreats for adults and youth
• Medical services for the low income uninsured
• Used clothing outlet to meet the needs of the poor
• Spiritual direction and counseling
• Christian leadership development of young adults