About Us

The Perry Outreach Center serves the parish communities of
Ss. Andrew and Benedict in southwest Detroit,
St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse and River Rouge,
St. Mary Magdalen in Melvindale, and
Christ the Good Shepherd in Lincoln Park.

Spirit-Filled Community

We are a Catholic community that helps any in need in our
downriver communities.

Our Catholic Christian foundation keeps our efforts and intentions focused  truly serving our neighbors and building a healthy community where all may grow and prosper.

Our History

Percy Perry came to southwest Detroit in 1958 and purchased a store. For the next 40 years, he and his wife, Idella, provided a home for their family as well as an economic and moral anchor in the community.

As members of the nearby Saints Andrew & Benedict church, the Perrys left the store to the parish in 2013 and it has become the Perry Outreach Center, a fitting legacy of generous and principled members of the community.