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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We were thrilled to have Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Police Commissioner William Gross, and Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn celebrate with us this Thanksgiving, as well as our Board Chairman Tim Egan. More than 320 guests enjoyed their meals on linen covered tables and were served restaurant style by a cadre […]
How can you help St. Francis House while holiday shopping? Use AmazonSmile! Let’s face it, many of us wince at overcrowded malls and will be holiday shopping online this year. Why not help St. Francis House in the process? Your online shopping can support St. Francis House and the AmazonSmile site is the way to do […]
On November 3rd St. Francis House once again welcomed a group from A Slice of Hope. The organization looks to spread joy and optimism throughout the country – one SLICE at a time. “A Slice of Hope is about energizing the mind, body and spirit and bringing a sense of renewal and empowerment to our […]
Our annual gift drive details The holidays can be a challenging time for many of the guests we serve at St. Francis House. We want our residents in Next Step Housing and our Sullivan Family Moving Ahead Program students to feel the support of the St. Francis House community this holiday season, and you can […]
