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 […]
Karen Connor shares some thoughts about what St. Francis House means to her. In searching for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, I found St. Francis House on the internet. I was impressed by the range of volunteer programs they offered and flexibility of schedules. I signed up immediately. I didn’t want to be a one-time volunteer. Rather, […]
East Boston Savings Bank Director of Marketing, Lisa Kornachuk and Chairman, President & CEO, Dick Gavegnano came in for a tour with Corporate Engagement Officer Meryl Pinette and Claudia Haydon. East Boston Savings Bank Lends Corporate Support Through Charitable Foundation St. Francis House was a recent recipient of a charitable donation through the East Boston […]
4Boston: The largest weekly service organization at Boston College. Members commit to serve at a partner organization for four hours a week, for the entire academic year, and also engage in group reflection on community, social justice, and spirituality. St. Francis House has been a proud partner for over a decade, welcoming cohorts of 13-17 […]
Our need: Pants, Pants, Pants! The Fresh Threads department is the largest distributor of clothing to the poor and homeless in Boston. Every month we distribute over 600 changes of clothing to our men and women guests in need of a fresh change of clothing. We are in desperate need of men’s pants, sizes 30-52. […]
We were honored to nominate and have our long-time supporter, Jerry Ferrera, recognized by the Patriots Charitable Foundation as a 2017 Myra Kraft Community MVP. Recognition Luncheon at Gillette Stadium On Thursday, June 8, 2017 Jerry and 25 other individuals were recognized at Gillette Stadium for their volunteer efforts n their communities. In addition to personal recognition […]
Bank of America Charitable Foundation St. Francis House is thrilled to receive $15,000 from Bank of America Charitable Foundation this week as an investment in our basic needs programs and services. This funding will allow St. Francis House to help improve our guests’ economic mobility through the multitude of services we provide in our Day Shelter. […]
Volunteer Appreciation Month & National Volunteer Week Although April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, we appreciate our volunteers year round, as they are a crucial bastion of support, ensuring St. Francis House can offer such a breadth and depth of programs and services for guests. Collectively, St. Francis House relies on over 1,670 volunteers each year […]
