The SHEC mission is to empower the poorest of the poor and catalyze an integral Christian transformation of urban poor communities in collaboration with the local Church by a holistic process that addresses concerns on housing, livelihood, education, health, environment and sanitation, justice and peace, youth formation and values formation.

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It envisions a  community of Spirit-led persons committed to following Jesus Christ in His communion with God the Father and in His proclamation of the Kingdom of God, with St. Hannibal as the inspiration and Mary as the guide.

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The SHEC was officially established in December, 2003, through the setting up of an office in Barangay 165, Rodriguez, and Malibay, right inside one of the depressed areas and within easy access by the other communities.