Befriending others
Our staff simply befriend men from all walks of life and from every place on the racial, political, cultural and religious spectrum with the hope of:

    Encouraging them in their respective vocations & marriages

    Supporting them through life's challenges

    Reflecting with them on (mid) life's larger questions

    Inspiring them to live more integrated and meaningful lives

Finally, for those who request it, we provide the spiritual direction necessary to help connect, in practical ways, an often theoretical faith of Sunday mornings with the rigors & dilemmas of daily life that come with Monday morning.

Befriending our Community
Daniel partners with other local organizations and business to improve the quality of life in the greater Phoenixville area. Here are a few community initiatives we are involved with:

• Serving on the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee
• Serving as a volunteer chaplain at Phoenixville Hospital
• Serving as a mentor at The Good Samaritan Shelter for homeless men
• Volunteering to administer the Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives Lacrosse (PAPA Lax) for many disadvantaged young men. (www.papalax.org)

Why does Daniel REALLY wanna have lunch with me?!
In our world, everyone seems to have an agenda of one sort or another. Whether it be vocational, political, sexual or religious in nature. Consequently, most men are understandably cautious which in turn leads to a low grade sense of isolation. Indeed, a recent study confirmed that most men over the age of 35 could not name one significant friend in whom they can confide. We don't believe that is good because isolation begets many things, most of which are pretty unhealthy. Conversely, we believe life's most meaningful experiences and discoveries occur in the context of relationships. For that reason, the Daniel seeks to cultivate relationships for relationship's sake. Relationships with a hope but not an agenda. While it is true that our staff are animated by Christian faith, our hope is that those with whom we journey through life’s various passages would not fear any religious imposition from Daniel. Rather, we hope they'd consider us a trusted friend and a safe haven, where they can discuss whatever is of consequence in their lives. So, the next time a staff member invites you to breakfast, coffee or lunch, relax! The only agenda they have is your agenda....