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Blog 10.29.2024

Meet Cody: Faces of St. Francis House Cody’s journey is a powerful testament to his resilience and inner strength. Originally from New Hampshire, Cody had a strained relationship with his family and struggled with undiagnosed autism. After

Blog 10.23.2024

St. Francis House Launches Groundbreaking Day Treatment Program Introducing Seeds of Change St. Francis House, Massachusetts’ largest day shelter, is making strides in the fight against substance use disorders (SUD) among the homeless population. With the launch of

Blog 10.16.2024

Meet Katarian: Faces of St. Francis House Katarian grew up in a difficult environment, where he faced the challenges of an abusive and toxic family dynamic. With his mother struggling with substance use and his father absent,

Blog 9.17.2024

Meet Michelle: Faces of St. Francis House At 45 years old, Michelle is starting over. Once a terrifying thought for her, she’s now filled with a profound sense of freedom and openness, but her journey to this

Blog 8.1.2024

Meet Vanessa: Faces of St. Francis House When Vanessa was asked about her experience in our Moving Ahead Program (MAP), she responded with a simple statement: “I feel like I’m more confident now. Before, I used to

Blog 7.2.2024

Meet Alelia: Faces of St. Francis House Alelia is an example of the determination and perseverance that is a hallmark of the individuals who commit to St. Francis House’s 14-week workforce development training program called the Moving

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In the Press 8.12.2024

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 to a new report from Boston Indicators. But the report also

In the Press 5.22.2024

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 funding for a workforce development program as they face

In the Press 2.13.2024

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 13 local organizations to help unhoused people in Massachusetts.

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Our Staff Spotlight

Meet Keri Thomas, our New Vice President of Programs & Services

What is your role at SFH and how long have you been working there? I am the Vice President of Programs & Services and have been working at SFH for

Meet our March Staff Spotlight, Ashly Culver!

As a Case Manager at St. Francis House, Ashly Culver works directly with people experiencing homelessness, helping them overcome obstacles on their path to stability and housing. From helping our

Fabiana Videla Receives Spirit of St. Francis Award

Each year, St. Francis House recognizes the outstanding work of one staff member with the Tim Bulla Spirit of St. Francis Award. The award was created in 2018 in honor

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Upcoming Events

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The 9th Annual Boston Winter Walk

Boston Common

The 9th Annual Boston Winter Walk Boston Common Sunday, February 9, 2025 9 a.m. Winter Walk raises awareness and financial support for Boston-based organizations working to end homelessness. St. Francis

The front of the Well Coffee House on State Street

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SFH Young Professionals Society Re-launch Event!

St. Francis House is excited to announce that we are re-launching our Young Professionals Society. This group is made up of people aged 21-40 who strive to make a lasting

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