Annual Holiday Party On Wednesday, December 19th, the Carolyn Connors Women’s Center celebrated its annual holiday party! This year the party was held on the fifth floor for the first time, allowing for more space and comfortable seating for everyone. As a result, approximately 70 ladies came to celebrate, enjoying catered food and dessert, lots […]
St. Francis House Fair With a variety of programs and services spread across ten floors in the building, St. Francis House offers a plethora of resources to guests. St. Francis House strives to make guests feel welcome from the moment they step foot into the building with a warm greeting from staff members and access […]
BOSTON, December 25, 2018 – St. Francis House welcomed Cardinal Sean O’Malley for a special prayer service with our guests and neighbors prior to the special Christmas Day luncheon meal. More than 350 of Boston’s poor and homeless guests were served “restaurant style” by a cadre of over 55 volunteers. As he has for the […]
Tonight, as we eagerly mark the winter solstice as the turning point to longer days filled with sunshine, many in our community will be grappling with the longest night of the year. On this December 21, we mark National Homeless Memorial Day in recognition of all who passed away while homeless. The invisibility and isolation that come […]
On December 11 at the Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA )Annual meeting, Tim Bulla, St. Francis House Associate Director of Clinical Services, was recognized as a nominee for the Ed O’Neill Award. The award recognizes direct care workers dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness, who often work without being recognized or honored. Tim was humble […]
We couldn’t serve 500 people each day without our volunteers Although the holidays are 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. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to get us […]
Si son las 9:30 am de un miércoles, es probable que usted sepa dónde encontrar al clínico Luis Fernandez-Castro: él está en la sala de conferencias del Tercer Piso facilitando la reunión de nuestro antiguo Grupo de Apoyo Latino. Sobre el Grupo de Apoyo Latino Luis, parte de nuestro equipo Clínico y de Recuperación, ha […]
With overdose rates over 30% higher for homeless individuals, RIZE grant initiative will focus on harm reduction and treatment for opioid use Back in June, we received word that Boston Health Care for the Homeless (BHCHP) and partner agencies St. Francis House and Pine Street Inn were awarded a RIZE grant to offer services specifically designed […]
If it’s 9:30 am on a Wednesday, it’s likely you know where to find Clinician Luis Fernandez-Castro. He’s in our 3rd floor conference room facilitating our long-standing Latino Support group. About the Latino Support Group Part of our Clinical and Recovery team, Luis has been leading the group for over 18 years now and came […]
Videos to inspire you about our programs and services. Please share. You could help change a life with just a click? On November 27, 2018 #GivingTuesday allows you to do just that. After the hustle of Black Friday and CyberMonday – two days of mass consumerism – think of St. Francis House on this global […]
