Rebuilding Lives
365 Days a Year
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we are the largest day shelter in New England, welcoming up to 500 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.
Fiscal Year 2025
SFH in Numbers
9,695 unique individuals utilized our services
239
Guests participated in our workforce development programs
1,534
Guests visited our Recovery Support Center
252,319
Hot, nutritious meals were served last year
105
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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By MassNonprofit News October 6, 2025 St. Francis House (SFH), the largest day shelter in Massachusetts serving individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrated its annual “All the Way Home” gala on Saturday,
We’re making steady progress on the Ground and 1st floors, and there’s a lot happening! Front Door Entry Our new front doors are officially in! The installation came with
June 24th, 2025 How Boston’s homeless are navigating the summer swelter With climate change, Boston is increasingly experiencing more 90-degree days with high humidity each year. Workers at St. Francis
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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.
