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Blog 3.13.2026

Meet Lisa: Faces of St. Francis House Lisa remembers the feeling of running cross-country in high school, pushing forward stride by stride alongside her sisters, determined to reach the finish line. Years later, that same determination continues

Blog 3.9.2026

Meet Team St. Francis House: Running the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America We are thrilled to introduce the runners of Team St. Francis House! On April 20, they will take on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America®, representing our day

Blog 2.4.2026

Meet Leon: Faces of St. Francis House At nearly 70 years old, Leon is learning how to imagine a future he once believed was out of reach. For much of his life, survival came before stability. Growing

Blog 1.7.2026

Meet John: Faces of St. Francis House John’s journey to St. Francis House began long before he ever walked through our doors. Originally from Haiti, he grew up in a large family and set his sights on

Blog 6.2.2025

Women’s Day at St. Francis House: Celebrating Strength and Self-Expression We believe in celebrating the strength, resilience, and individuality of every woman in our community. This year’s Women’s Day celebration was a vibrant, heartwarming gathering that brought guests and staff

Blog 4.25.2025

Meet Ben: Faces of St. Francis House “You’ve got to find the joy in you first.” Ben has always had a voice. As a performer, an ordained clergy member, and a lifelong activist for anti-violence and homelessness

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In the Press 2.27.2026

Boston day shelter undergoes ‘trauma-informed’ transformation

By Lynn Jolicoeur, Producer/Reporter at WBUR January 22, 2026 >> Listen to the story St. Francis House, the downtown Boston day shelter that provides meals and services to adults who

Blog 10.24.2025

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 its annual “All the Way Home” gala on Saturday,

Blog 7.2.2025

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 with high humidity each year. Workers at St. Francis

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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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Support St. Francis House in the 130th Boston Marathon®

Support Team SFH: https://bit.ly/4tn0BOk St. Francis House is an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America! Join us for the

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