Detroit
Director: Andy Smith, KM
Malta Van On The Move
in The Motor City
There’s a new car on the scene that’s turning heads in the “Motor City” — the Order of Malta Mobile Ministries van. And carrying on the proud tradition of auto innovation, the Malta van in Detroit is like no other. Sure, it delivers fresh produce, coats, boots, and meals. But it also delivers the needy to the care they need. In partnership with local charities, twice a week, the van transports up to five passengers to the Malta Dental and Medical Clinic where those in need will receive eye exams, glasses, hearing aids, dental work, even dentures — all free of charge. In addition to transporting people to the clinic, the van has been key to bringing Into the Fire Ministry, members of the Order who hand deliver sandwiches, coats, boots, and shoes to those on the street. “The van has earned the community’s trust, the homeless have come to know that we’re reaching out to serve,” said Robert Wilson, KM. Only in its first year of operation, the road ahead is full of possibilities
Detroit Malta Mobile Ministries
Recent News
As harsh Michigan winter draws to a close, donations were key to Michigan Area serving homeless
03/12/2026 Temperatures rose into the 60s on a balmy March 7 afternoon in Detroit, a welcome relief after a particularly harsh winter. But as Michiganians know, spring-like weather can quickly turn to bitter cold again. Thanks to Michigan Area members, and a generous corporate donation, warm clothing continues to be distributed to Detroit’s homeless through…
“Into the Fire” ministry braves dangerous cold to serve homeless in Detroit
02/13/2026 Despite dangerously low temperatures, a group of Michigan Area members took to the streets of Detroit on Saturday, February 7, to find and serve the homeless. “It was about 12 degrees,” recounts Dan Sharkey, KM, a first-time participant in the Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” ministry. “Although my feet were freezing after a couple…
Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” brings warmth to Detroit’s homeless
01/06/2026 Despite 20-degree weather, Michigan Area members took to the streets of Detroit on the afternoon of January 3 to bring the homeless food and warm clothing. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive to Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas in the Malta Mobile Ministries Van, seeking…
Michigan Area members brave bitter cold to take food, warm clothing to Detroit streets
12/12/2025 On a bitterly cold December afternoon, Michigan Area members went to the streets of Detroit to serve the poor with food, clothing, friendship, and prayer. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, the “Into the Fire” ministry serves those living on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members…
As winter approaches, Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” takes food, warm clothing to Detroit streets
11/07/2025 On a chilly November afternoon, Michigan Area members went to the streets of Detroit to serve our Lords the poor with food, clothing, friendship, and prayer. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, the “Into the Fire” ministry serves those living on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area…
Michigan Area’s September 6 “Into the Fire” takes food, prayers to Detroit streets
09/11/2025 The Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” ministry, organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, serves Detroit’s homeless on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members and others, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive the Malta Mobile Ministries Van into Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas, seeking those in need….
