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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

Blog 3.4.2025

Meet Edward: Faces of St. Francis House Edward has always been an artist. A painter by profession, he earned a Fine Art degree with a focus in Painting from the Polytechnic, Ibadan in Nigeria in 2010. His

Blog 12.16.2024

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at St. Francis House St. Francis House’s annual Thanksgiving celebration was filled with gratitude, community, and a whole lot of heart! Guests, staff, and volunteers came together to share a warm holiday meal, building

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 10.16.2024

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,

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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

In the Press 3.13.2025

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 part of the gig, but the support and commitment

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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

Events are the perfect to way to get involved, support and learn more about our important work and mission.

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The 10th Annual Boston Winter Walk

Join us for the 10th Annual Winter Walk Boston on Sunday, February 8th, 2026! Walk with Team St. Francis House in solidarity to end homelessness. This year, we’re stepping

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

St. Francis House is an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America! Join us for the 2026 Boston Marathon on

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