What is trauma-informed care? On Thursday, September 27th, St. Francis House welcomed Katie Volk from the Center for Social Innovation for a presentation on trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed care endeavors to do no harm in a treatment framework that involves understanding and responsiveness. Because trauma is a universal experience, our staff members strive to care for guests […]
We couldn’t serve 500 people each day without our volunteers With the summer 4th of July holiday as a exciting time to leave town and hit the beach, St. Francis House still needs help each day serving a hot, nutritious breakfast and lunch to our 500 guests. We are deeply grateful for the dedicated volunteers who […]
We couldn’t serve 500 people each day without our volunteers. We are deeply grateful for the dedicated volunteers who help our five full-time kitchen staff be able to provide hundreds of meals every single day of the year. Sign up to start the week off here at St. Francis House with our staff and guests on […]
We couldn’t serve 500 people each day without our volunteers. Although the 4th of July holiday is a busy time to leave town and see your own loved ones, St. Francis House still needs help each day serving a hot, nutritious breakfast and lunch to our 500 guests. We are down to 29 volunteers left that […]
We’re excited to share that an anonymous group of caring donors is promising to match every gift we receive by June 30th – dollar for dollar – up to $80,000! Your gift, doubled through our matching gift challenge, will go twice as far to help our hungry and hurting neighbors who are struggling to survive […]
Here at St. Francis House, we partner with many fellow organizations and government agencies to help proactively alleviate hunger and homelessness in Boston. One of our staff members, Doug DiMartile, Manager of Guest Services has worked very closely with the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development Chronic Workgroup task force. Doug was recently profiled on the City […]
BOSTON, November 24, 2016 –St. Francis House hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon meal with support from Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Somerville resident MaryCatherine Conceison. More than 350 of Boston’s poor and homeless guests enjoyed their meals “restaurant style” with the assistance of more than 45 volunteers. Why I chose to volunteer on Thanksgiving […]
BOSTON, November 24, 2016 –St. Francis House hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon meal with support from Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. More than 350 of Boston’s poor and homeless guests enjoyed their meals “restaurant style” with the assistance of more than 45 volunteers. Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Visit He visited St. Francis House along […]
St. Francis House is thrilled to announce that it has a new website! You may wonder why we have redesigned it. Our website is one of the many ways in which we engage with potential and current guests, Sullivan Family Moving Ahead Program students, residents in Next Step, volunteers, legislators, donors, and the general Boston […]
The Hyatt Regency Boston, St. Francis House, and Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) are co-sponsoring a Winter Necessity Drive. Through to December 16th, donations can be dropped off at the Hyatt Regency Boston, in their second floor lobby. Coats, winter boots, jeans, long-sleeve shirts, hats, socks, scarves, and gloves are all in need. Take […]
