Dear friends, Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. It is also National Homeless Memorial Day, a day of recognition of all those who passed away while homeless. It is the day we memorialize all those who did not live to see the dawn of a new day. For those living […]
Category: Director’s Message
December 21 is National Homeless Memorial Day
Tonight, as we eagerly mark the winter solstice as the turning point to longer days filled with sunshine, many in our community will be grappling with the longest night of the year. On this December 21, we mark National Homeless Memorial Day in recognition of all who passed away while homeless. The invisibility and isolation that come […]
National Homeless Memorial Day 2017: A message from Karen LaFrazia
Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you And when you’re broken on the ground You will be found… This past summer I saw Dear Evan Hansen, a beautiful, tragic, yet ultimately redemptive musical about the ripple effects of a young man’s death. The show’s music is gorgeous, […]
St. Francis House marks 33 years
This October 2017, President & CEO Karen LaFrazia shared a reflection. Today is the Feast Day of Saint Francis and the anniversary of the founding of St. Francis House. Thirty three years ago today we opened our doors for the very first time. The picture shows the line of guests that formed in the days there after, a line that stretched all […]
Marking National Homeless Memorial Day
A message from Karen LaFrazia Tonight, as we eagerly mark the winter solstice as the turning point to longer days filled with sunshine, many in our community will be grappling with the longest night of the year. On this December 21, we mark National Homeless Memorial Day in recognition of all who passed away while […]
WBZ-TV 4 Your Community hosted Karen LaFrazia, St. Francis House
Over Labor Day weekend, our Executive Director, Karen LaFrazia was hosted live on WBZ-TV’s 4 Your Community. It was a great opportunity to discuss the diverse programs and resources we offer to guests, along with further celebrating recent funding towards our 48 Boylston Street project. Click here to watch the episode! […]
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 […]
Karen LaFrazia spoke on NECN with Executive Director of Pine Street Inn
NECN’s “The Take” hosted Karen along with Pine Street Inn’s Lyndia Downie for a discussion about the struggles that homeless individuals are facing. Acknowledging the support of our neighbors and community, Karen pinned focus on the State to increase funding in line with the overwhelming strain on our coalition as a statewide safety net for […]
Boston Marathon team celebrates at Race To Finish Line Party
Our marathon team had a busy start to April. On Wednesday, April 13, the Race to The Finish Line cocktail fundraiser hosted by our Emerging Leaders brought together the runners with their supporters to enjoy music and cocktails along with raffle prizes. At the event, Executive Director Karen LaFrazia addressed the commitment and dedication of […]
Karen LaFrazia counters Justin Keller of San Francisco, CA
You may have recently heard about “Tech Bro” Justin Keller, who made nationwide news saying he feels he “shouldn’t have to see the pain, struggle, and despair of homeless people” in San Francisco. Executive Director Karen LaFrazia penned a stirring response on the (in)visibility of homeless individuals in Boston, and the compassion of our community. […]
