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St. Francis House @SFHBoston

We are on a mission to rebuild lives by providing refuge and pathways to stability for people experiencing homelessness. #SFHBoston

Joined March 2012
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Thank you to @SantanderBankUS for supporting St. Francis Houseโ€™s workforce development program. Their generosity helps us provide job training, career support, and pathways to long-term stability for guests working toward brighter futures. ๐Ÿ’™ Learn more about our workforce development services: bit.ly/3TTxYav
A St. Francis House guest in a green hoodie writes at a desk in a classroom setting. The image features logos of Santander Bank and St. Francis House. Text expresses gratitude to Santander Bank for their donation to a workforce development program, emphasizing continued support for employment opportunities.

ALT A St. Francis House guest in a green hoodie writes at a desk in a classroom setting. The image features logos of Santander Bank and St. Francis House. Text expresses gratitude to Santander Bank for their donation to a workforce development program, emphasizing continued support for employment opportunities.
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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the individuals who lost their lives in service to our country. Wishing all a meaningful day of reflection and remembrance.
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Weโ€™re incredibly grateful to @Gr8BosFoodBank for their generous donation of brand-new kitchen appliances to furnish our renovated kitchen. This support helps us strengthen one of the most essential parts of our day shelter: providing nourishing meals and welcoming spaces for guests experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Thank you, GBFB, for helping us serve with dignity and care. ๐Ÿ’™
A St. Francis House staff member works in the kitchen. Logos for The Greater Boston Food Bank/Feeding America, and St. Francis House are visible. A message thanks The Greater Boston Food Bank for donating appliances to the newly renovated kitchen.

ALT A St. Francis House staff member works in the kitchen. Logos for The Greater Boston Food Bank/Feeding America, and St. Francis House are visible. A message thanks The Greater Boston Food Bank for donating appliances to the newly renovated kitchen.
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๐Ÿ’œ Our annual Womenโ€™s Day event is just around the corner, and weโ€™re gearing up for a meaningful celebration honoring the women in our community! YOU can help us make this day special by donating to our Amazon wish list or contribution page: ๐ŸŒธ bit.ly/4nyRdo6 ๐ŸŒธ bit.ly/4djtGnQ
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Thank you to @ameriprise for their generous grant supporting our day shelterโ€™s general operations. Their partnership helps us continue providing meals, showers, clothing, and other critical resources to guests seeking safety, stability, and care. ๐Ÿ’™ Learn more: bit.ly/3ZXO3Qc
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Thank you to Mayor Michelle Wu and all who joined St. Francis House today/last night to celebrate the completion of our 24-month, $29M renovation at 39 Boylston Street. The redesigned, trauma-informed space strengthens access to meals, healthcare, housing support, recovery services, and community for adults experiencing homelessness in Boston.
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This Easter, weโ€™re celebrating hope, new beginnings, and the power of community. Wishing all who celebrate a day filled with joy and renewal ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฃ
A collection of colorful speckled eggs and white flowers on a blue background. The words "Happy Easter" are prominently displayed in the center on a dark blue stripe. The St. Francis House logo is in the top right corner.

ALT A collection of colorful speckled eggs and white flowers on a blue background. The words "Happy Easter" are prominently displayed in the center on a dark blue stripe. The St. Francis House logo is in the top right corner.
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๐Ÿƒ Meet Caitlin, Director of Underwriting at @DOXAInsurance and St. Francis House volunteer! Caitlin is running the 130th @bostonmarathon presented by @BankofAmerica as part of Team St. Francis House, helping raise funds to support adults experiencing homelessness in Boston. Support #TeamSFH today: bit.ly/4tn0BOk #BostonMarathon
This image features Caitlin Murphy, runner for Team SFH, wearing a red cap and a green top, smiling at the camera. The text highlights, "Runner Spotlight: Caitlin Murphy," as a member of Team St. Francis House. The logos of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program and St. Francis House are also displayed.

ALT This image features Caitlin Murphy, runner for Team SFH, wearing a red cap and a green top, smiling at the camera. The text highlights, "Runner Spotlight: Caitlin Murphy," as a member of Team St. Francis House. The logos of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program and St. Francis House are also displayed.
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โ€œThey really engage with us and help us out.โ€ Lisaโ€™s words highlight the impact of our Seeds of Change program, where care is personal and recovery is possible. Read her full story: bit.ly/419czy0
Photo of Lisa, a SFH guest, against a while wall smiling. She has short black hair and is wearing a gray sweatshirt. A quote from Lisa overlays, reading "They really engage with us and help us out." -Lisa, guest and Seeds of Change participant, on her experience in the program.

ALT Photo of Lisa, a SFH guest, against a while wall smiling. She has short black hair and is wearing a gray sweatshirt. A quote from Lisa overlays, reading "They really engage with us and help us out." -Lisa, guest and Seeds of Change participant, on her experience in the program.
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Meet Chris, a Principal US BEnv Lead at @burohappold, who started running during COVID with his cousin Casey โ€” now battling cancer โ€” and is taking on the Boston Marathon in her honor. Chris is running the 130th @bostonmarathon presented by @BankofAmerica as part of Team St. Francis House, helping raise funds to support adults experiencing homelessness in Boston. Support #TeamSFH: bit.ly/4tn0BOk #BostonMarathon
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We showed up and showed out at @thewinterwalk ๐Ÿ’™ Team St. Francis House โ€” made up of guests, staff, volunteers & supporters โ€” walked together to help end homelessness, raising over $9K to support our day shelter services. Grateful for this incredible community every step of the way!
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Meet Rob, SFH Board member, volunteer, and continued advocate. Rob is running the 130th @bostonmarathon presented by @BankofAmerica as part of Team St. Francis House, helping raise funds to support adults experiencing homelessness in Boston. Support #TeamSFH: bit.ly/4tn0BOk #BostonMarathon
Robert Cummings, SFH Board Member, smiling with a cityscape in the background. The image is framed by a circular border. The graphic prominently features the text "Runner Spotlight: Robert Cummings. Meet Robert, a member of Team St. Francis House." Logos for the Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program and St. Francis House are displayed.

ALT Robert Cummings, SFH Board Member, smiling with a cityscape in the background. The image is framed by a circular border. The graphic prominently features the text "Runner Spotlight: Robert Cummings. Meet Robert, a member of Team St. Francis House." Logos for the Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program and St. Francis House are displayed.
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Today is Boston Marathon Giving Day! ๐Ÿƒ Meet Marlene โ€” a nutritionist at Atrius Health, longtime Team St. Francis House runner, and the person who helped secure our marathon bibs this year. Support the runners going the distance for our community: ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4tn0BOk #BostonMarathon #TeamSFH #GivingDay
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๐Ÿƒ Meet @kevinkoncilja, a marathon & ultra marathon runner. This year, Kevin is running the 130th @BostonMarathon presented by @BankofAmerica as part of Team St. Francis House, helping raise funds to support adults experiencing homelessness in Boston. Support #TeamSFH: bit.ly/4tn0BOk #BostonMarathon
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Proud to continue our partnership with Life Science Cares Boston! Through the Network of Good, we collaborate with 39 Boston nonprofits to disrupt poverty & advance health equity โ€” because collective action creates lasting change. #NetworkOfGood #CollectiveImpact #CommunityImpact #HealthEquity #BostonNonprofits #LifeScienceCares
Light blue graphic with the text: "Life Science Cares Boston 2026 Grantee & Proud Member of the Network of Good." The background features a confetti design with blue, red, yellow, and green accents, and the Life Science Cares logo.

ALT Light blue graphic with the text: "Life Science Cares Boston 2026 Grantee & Proud Member of the Network of Good." The background features a confetti design with blue, red, yellow, and green accents, and the Life Science Cares logo.
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Thank you to @sanofi for their generous grant supporting our day shelter's general operations. Because of their partnership, we can continue providing essential resources and compassionate care to our guests. Learn more about our impact: bit.ly/3BYGTPb
A person in winter clothing stands, partly turned away, with a sign reading "Thank you!" and acknowledging Sanofi for their generous grant to St. Francis House. The sign highlights the positive impact on the shelter's operations. Sanofi and St. Francis House logos are visible.

ALT A person in winter clothing stands, partly turned away, with a sign reading "Thank you!" and acknowledging Sanofi for their generous grant to St. Francis House. The sign highlights the positive impact on the shelter's operations. Sanofi and St. Francis House logos are visible.
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Meet Hilary, an LA-based contemporary artist with a passion for running marathons and giving back. Hilary is running the 130th @bostonmarathon presented by @BankofAmerica as part of Team St. Francis House, helping raise funds to support adults experiencing homelessness in Boston. Support #TeamSFH: bit.ly/4tn0BOk
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This morning, our CEO Karen LaFrazia spoke with @wbznewsradio about the transformation of St. Francis Houseโ€™s newly renovated shelter spaces. Guests and staff also shared their perspectives on how the new spaces are improving the daily shelter experience! ๐ŸŽง Listen to the full segment: ihr.fm/3N95tGf
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Weโ€™re incredibly grateful to @tufts for their generous grant providing winter coats for our guests. Because of their partnership, our community has been able to stay warm, safe, and protected this winter. Explore ways to support our guests & strengthen our community: bit.ly/3BFBHxe
Blue and white graphic with the text "We got a 2025 Tufts Community Grant" and the Tufts University logo. An illustration of an elephant is in the lower left corner.

ALT Blue and white graphic with the text "We got a 2025 Tufts Community Grant" and the Tufts University logo. An illustration of an elephant is in the lower left corner.
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Eleven 20-gallon bags of clothing are headed straight into the hands of guests who need them most ๐Ÿ’™ Shoutout to the team at the @NorfolkDeeds for their generous donation last week (and to our clothing staff who stopped by to pick it up)!
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