Rebuilding Lives
365 Days a Year
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we are the largest day shelter in Massachusetts, welcoming up to 600 individuals experiencing homelessness each day. Our refuge, recovery, employment and housing services overlap and build on one another to provide our guests with continuous and comprehensive support.
Welcome to
St. Francis House
Inside our doors we enable individuals to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. We transform lives using a holistic approach to understanding and addressing behavioral health, housing and employment needs.
Our Approach
Our integrated approach is unique among service providers. It allows us to eliminate fragmented services that force individuals to separate and isolate single problems that are, in fact, deeply connected.
2023 at
SFH in Numbers
7,900+ unique individuals utilized our services
226
Guests participated in our workforce development programs
719
Guests benefited from our clinical, case management and recovery based services
218,000+
Hot, nutritious meals were served in 2023
115
Residents were served through our permanent supportive housing programs
Our programs
Make the
difference
Since 1984, our programs have evolved to best serve those experiencing homelessness and poverty. We offer a comprehensive array of services, all available under one roof.
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Cody’s journey is a powerful testament to his resilience and inner strength. Originally from New Hampshire, Cody had a strained relationship with his family and struggled with undiagnosed autism. After
October 28, 2024 We just reached a major milestone in the renovation of St. Francis House: We are adding a new floor inside the building, to enable us to create
Introducing Seeds of Change St. Francis House, Massachusetts’ largest day shelter, is making strides in the fight against substance use disorders (SUD) among the homeless population. With the launch of
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Donate to SFH
Your donation provides refuge, recovery, employment and housing services to up to 500 individuals every day of the year.
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Dedicated volunteers give their time and talent to St. Francis House each day. Discover how you too can make an impact.
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Everyone in need of a safe space, our support, and our services is welcome.
