Rebuilding Lives
365 Days a Year
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, each day we welcome up to 500 individuals experiencing homelessness. 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.
2021 at
SFH in Numbers
7,000+ unique individuals utilized our services
189
Guests enrolled in our employment services
790
Guests benefited from our clinical, case management and recovery based services
165,000+
Hot, nutritious meals were served in 2021
204
People were housed through our services
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
See All Announcements
This month’s Staff Spotlight, Sonia Cabrera celebrates her one-year anniversary at St. Francis House this month. As a Programs Assistant stationed on our third floor, Sonia splits her time between
By Lance Reynolds, December 25, 2022 Catching some downtime inside St. Francis House on Sunday, Karen LaFrazia took in the Christmas spirit that filled the homeless shelter’s kitchen and dining
In 2022, President and CEO Karen LaFrazia celebrated her 25th anniversary at St. Francis House. Karen took on the role of President and CEO in 2003 after serving 6 years
Take Action
Donate to SFH
Your donation provides refuge, recovery, employment and housing services to up to 500 individuals every day of the year.
Volunteer
Dedicated volunteers give their time and talent to St. Francis House each day. Discover how you too can make an impact.
Find Help
Everyone in need of a safe space, our support, and our services is welcome.