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Causes: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community Celebrations, Human Services, Neighborhood Centers, Youth Development
Mission: St. Francis neighborhood center is committed to breaking the cycles of poverty through education, inspiring self-esteem, self-improvement, and strengthening connections to the community.
Target demographics: students, families, and community members
Geographic areas served: Baltimore's Reservoir Hill neighborhood
Programs: - FREE after-school and summer programming for youth - greening and community improvements - open community computer lab hours - meeting space for narcotics anonymous meetings and other community organizations/alliances - community stoop nights - food bank grocery distribution site - Reservoir Hill Resource Fair & Music Festival - job readiness workshops & mentorship for youth - personal finance courses - free yoga classes
Volunteering at St. Francis opened my eyes to how much the staff and partners of the Center care about the neighborhood and prodigies they serve. This is one of the great non-profits of Baltimore since 1963. Small, with a big reach, the staff provide art through action to reverse the cycle of generational poverty with resources and education. Love them.
