Paula O’Keeffe, a supporter, eagerly shares some thoughts about what St. Francis House means to her. I first heard about St. Francis House and met President and CEO Karen LaFrazia through our shared involvement in the Midtown Park Plaza Neighborhood Association (MPPNA). I had been previously interested in homelessness because of my experience volunteering three […]
St. Francis House is constantly evolving to better engage our guests. That said, our Latino Support Group is the longest running support group here at St. Francis House! This group has met weekly for the past fifteen years, working in a psychoeducation format with Spanish-speaking men who have interest in achieving or maintaining sobriety. Discover our programs. […]
St. Francis House is constantly evolving to better engage our guests. That said, our Latino Support Group is the longest running support group here at St. Francis House! This group has met weekly for the past fifteen years, working in a psychoeducation format with Spanish-speaking men who have interest in achieving or maintaining sobriety. Discover […]
Shelters throughout the city have reached capacity as the number of homeless men and women continues to grow. As you know, St. Francis House is a day shelter and doesn’t normally provide overnight services. This past winter was an emergency situation in which we opened our doors every night, providing the space for a warming […]
The Moving Ahead Program (MAP) Class 156 graduated in January, celebrating themes of change and future possibilities at their ceremony. We thank Speaker DeLeo for joining their graduation with some brief remarks, and for his continued support. Learn how MAP transforms lives. […]
“I never trusted anyone enough to tell them my story like I have told Corey.” – Armando Lopez Armando Lopez remembers the scene like it was yesterday. He had gone to see his social worker, Corey Bisceglia-Kane, at St. Francis House. He was upset, ready to abandon his recovery program and desperate for a drink. […]
Dear Friends, Last week my mother celebrated her 90th birthday! Amidst the festivities and the visiting family there were many conversations around our kitchen table. My mother reminisced about the good times and the tough times. I never grow tired of listening to the stories of how she, one of ten children, grew up during […]
Mike Griswold’s cell phone rings and he apologizes for answering it, but it’s his son’s school calling. A social worker is following up on some concerns Mike has had about 8-year-old Jameal’s fine motor skills and the two make a plan to meet the following Monday. To someone who doesn’t know Mike’s history, the exchange […]
Over the past three decades, St. Francis House has helped thousands of guests rebuild their lives.The following stories show some of the ways we have met people’s needs. Kenny’s journey to St. Francis House began three years ago when a “little angel” he knew pulled up beside him on a street in Dorchester and asked, […]
Rose never dreamed she would stand in front of 385 people at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, sharing her personal story. “I was broken, wounded, hurting,” she told the audience. “Coming to St. Francis House was my salvation.” Rose had grown up in Worcester, in a strict Italian family that emphasized hard work and did not […]
