PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2016 CONTACT: Christina Smith csmith@stfrancishouse.org 617-457-1002 ST. FRANCIS HOUSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CITATION Executive Director Karen LaFrazia recognized for her twenty years of leadership BOSTON, July 19, 2016 – Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives joined to present Karen LaFrazia, Executive Director at St. Francis House, […]
Month: July 2016
Winchester Resident Tim Nolan’s idea still afloat 13 years and counting
PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2016 CONTACT: Christina Smith csmith@stfrancishouse.org 617-457-1002 WINCHESTER RESIDENT TIM NOLAN’S IDEA STILL AFLOAT 13 YEARS & COUNTING 13th Annual Shooze Cruise to benefit St. Francis House BOSTON – July 12, 2016 –The Shooze Cruise is the signature event of the Emerging Leaders of St. Francis House, a group of young philanthropists […]
Musical Thursdays at St. Francis House
“For that one hour, it’s just about the music.” Wander by a small room on the mezzanine at St. Francis House on any Thursday afternoon, and you’ll hear voices singing to the accompaniment of a piano, sometimes a guitar or two and a mix of percussion instruments. “It’s a big, drop-in jam session with a […]
Community Partners and Supporters July 2016
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. Rue La La spent a volunteer day both in the kitchen and the clothing department, helping provide direct service support for our guests! […]
Corporate Partners: Bain Capital welcomes St. Francis House
Did you know we can come to your company and present about St. Francis House? Bain Capital welcomed St. Francis House earlier this month to talk about our programs, services, and the many ways individuals and office departments can become involved. To learn more, contact Sharon Lee, Engagement and Special Events Supervisor. […]
Karen LaFrazia recognized with citation at MA House of Representatives
Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives including Speaker DeLeo, and Reps. Michlewitz and McMurtry presented a citation honoring Karen LaFrazia’s twenty years of leadership here at St. Francis House. “Ms. LaFrazia’s two decades of service truly embodies the mission of St. Francis House’s care and compassion for the less fortunate among us,” Rep. McMurtry […]
Planned Giving: John P. McGonagle Legacy Society
“It’s really important,” to Martin and Claudia Yapp, who have included St. Francis House in their estate planning. Says Claudia, “Our marginalized and suffering brothers and sisters can’t be forgotten when we die because they are our brothers and sisters and they are in need. That is what we are here to do, support one […]
Meet Antonio: Immigration Counselor
“We serve everybody,” Antonio shares from his desk, recounting his “ten years that have been very rewarding” as the Immigration Counselor. Every day, guests come in hopes that Antonio will be able to provide counsel and support. One recently became homeless due to a fire – all of his belongings in ashes. Antonio was successfully […]
