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- EIN 22-2519129
- (617) 542-4211
- 39 Boylston St Boston MA 02116-4702 USA
- http://stfrancishouse.org
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Causes: Adult Education, Education, Emergency Assistance, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: For 29 years, saint francis house has welcomed poor and homeless men and women who fear that their best days are behind them. We provide services, support, and a glimpse of what their lives can become: productive, healthy, fulfilling. At st. Francis house, our mission and approach are simple: we believe in the worth of every human being, and we know from experience that when people have the right tools, change can happen. Big change. Thats why we provide our guests with everything they need to reclaim their dignity and rebuild their lives: nutritious meals, clothing, access to medical care, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and housing. See schedule o for the the many accomplishments of saint franicis house in the last year.
Programs: St. Francis house is the largest provider of day services to the homeless in greater boston. In fiscal year 2014, an average of 725 homeless men and women per day received basic services to include:* 278,838 meals served annually at 764 average per day* 10,719 case management contacts annually* 8,695 clothing appointments annually* 8,803 medical appointments annually
the moving ahead program (map) is a transitional housing program serving homeless individuals who are in recovery from substance abuse. Map combines sober recovery home stays with a job-readiness and life skills rehabilitative program. During the year, 196 individuals participated in this program.
the next step housing program provides 56 units of single-occupancy supported housing for low income people who have experienced homelessness, unemployment and substance abuse.