Thank you to all the many individuals, groups, and corporate supporters who help strengthen our community. We are grateful for all the forms of support provided to St. Francis House every day. The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) stopped by with several rolls of wrapping paper and a sewing machine for our Margaret Lindsay […]
Month: January 2016
Holiday Open House provided gifts for guests

The St. Francis House Emerging Leaders hosted their annual Holiday Open House on December 9, 2015. Mike Nitsch of the Moving Ahead Program, and Kim Kates of Next Step both shared a brief overview of these two programs to our attendees. This was the perfect drop-off time for those participating in our Holiday Gift Drive. […]
Cardinal Sean O’Malley visited on Christmas Day

As he has for the past twelve years, Cardinal O’Malley visited St. Francis House to host a Christmas Reflections prayer service for our guests then led all in carols prior to the Christmas Day luncheon meal. The Cardinal’s annual visit has long been a special highlight for our guests who look forward all year to […]
St. Francis House to Host Advocacy Day at State House
On Thursday, February 4, St. Francis House will be hosting an advocacy event at the State House. This opportunity, to engage with our community’s legislators, will highlight the importance of state funding to support our Moving Ahead Program, which enrolls 200 students each year to rebuild and transform their lives. Please call your legislator and […]
Meet Team St. Francis House running the Boston Marathon!

We are thrilled to announce the members of 2016 Team St. Francis House! We have five bibs provided by John Hancock’s Non-Profit Marathon Program. In addition, one generous runner is supporting St. Francis through her own bib entry. Meet our team of six runners! #RunBold […]
2016 Annual City of Boston Homeless Census
Tomorrow evening, January 27, the annual City of Boston homeless census will occur. Volunteers will go out in coordinated groups to locate and count homeless individuals who are not in shelter. This census helps accurately represent the number and needs of homeless adults in Boston to ensure that the City of Boston receives appropriate funding […]