In the Press - St. Francis House

MassNonprofit News: St. Francis House’s ‘All the Way Home’ gala raises $820,000

By MassNonprofit News October 6, 2025 St. Francis House (SFH), the largest day shelter in Massachusetts serving individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrated...

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The Boston Globe: How Boston’s homeless are navigating the summer swelter

June 24th, 2025 How Boston’s homeless are navigating the summer swelter With climate change, Boston is increasingly experiencing more 90-degree days...

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WCVB5: “It’s been challenging, yet beautiful”: How a Boston man beat the odds and became a local success story

By Emily Maher and Imani Clement February 25, 2025 The manager of a Boston pizzeria says serving up slices is a...

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From GBH: Boston has 2nd highest homeless rate in the US, report finds

By Mark Herz and Diego Lopez August 6, 2024 Boston has the nation’s second-highest rate of homelessness among major cities, according...

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Crowded shelters struggle to find and retain staff, providers tell lawmakers during State House rally

By Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service May 16, 2024 Shelter providers serving homeless individuals urged lawmakers Wednesday to provide...

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From WCVB 5: Thousands gather on Boston Common for fundraiser to end homelessness

February 11, 2024 By Brianna Borghi, WCVB TV Reporter BOSTON —Sunday marked the 8th annual Winter Walk, a fundraiser that benefits...

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From WCVB 5: Boston’s Foot Lady cares for unhoused community with compassion, empathy

Boston’s Foot Lady cares for unhoused community with compassion, empathy For decades, nurse Cecilia Ibeabuchi has run the Boston Healthcare for...

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Karen LaFrazia, CEO of St. Francis House, talks to guests at the Christmas feast. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

From the Boston Herald: Boston’s St. Francis House celebrates Christmas, serves hundreds of festive feasts

Boston’s St. Francis House celebrates Christmas, serves hundreds of festive feasts By Lance Reynolds from the Boston Herald Published: December 25,...

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A volunteer points to a table that needs apple pie.

From the Boston Herald: Housing crisis leads to unprecedented number of people seeking help from Boston’s St. Francis House

Housing crisis leads to unprecedented number of people seeking help from Boston’s St. Francis House By Lance Reynolds from the Boston...

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From NBC Boston: St. Francis House to feed hundreds for Thanksgiving

By NBC10 Boston, November 23, 2023 BOSTON — More than 350 people are expected to share a Thanksgiving meal at St....

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