On May 25th we will host the Grand Re-Opening of “Studio Shine,” a program dedicated to providing guests with professional and work-appropriate clothing for interviews and on-the-job. The re-opening will unveil a handful of improvements to Studio Shine including further integration with our Moving Ahead Program (MAP), a more diverse selection of clothing with a […]
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Overnight shelter at a local hotel? Challenge Accepted!
Last fall, the City of Boston asked St. Francis House if we could run an overnight shelter for them. With winter just around the corner, there was heightened concern about an influx of people who’d been sleeping outside when the weather was tolerable, but who would now be looking for a place to stay the […]
St. Francis House on WCVB Chronicle Channel 5
On Monday, December 21st, St. Francis House was featured on Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 as part of a series on helping individuals experiencing homelessness. The segment features Katie – one of our dedicated volunteers at St. Francis House who has been helping out in our kitchen consistently throughout the pandemic. Watch the segment here: […]
Associate Director of Clinical Supervision Tim Bulla Retires
After 27 years, Associate Director of Clinical Supervision Tim Bulla retired this month. On his final day, staff and guests formed a Walk of Honor, lining our stairwell (6 feet apart!) from the third floor to the lobby, forming a human line of gratitude as he took his final walk down the stairs to leave […]
Coronavirus strain COVID-19
We take the spread of respiratory diseases within our population very seriously, and the health and safety of our guests, tenants, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. St. Francis House is committed to staying open and available as a refuge for our guests who rely on us during the COVID-19 emergency. As we navigate […]
Recovery Support Center Created By Those Who Know Best
If you’re homeless and in recovery, it can be difficult to maintain your sobriety when you have so little control over your life. Between 60-70 percent of St. Francis House’s guests report having a substance use disorder, and that number is probably even higher. St. Francis House’s new Recovery Support Center, which resides on the […]
