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St. Francis House

www.stfrancishouse.org
Megan Quinones , Volunteer Services Coordinator
39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
mquinones@stfrancishouse.org
(617) 542-4211

About

For over 30 years, St. Francis House has welcomed adults experiencing homelessness and poverty every day in the heart of downtown Boston. Serving an average of 500 people each day, we provide our guests with everything they need to rebuild their lives: meals, clothing, access to medical care, help finding jobs, and housing.

People come to St. Francis House for breakfast or lunch, to get a pair of shoes or change of clothing, see a doctor, get help finding a job, or help in finding housing. While people cannot sleep here at night, we are open every day of the year, no matter the weather, for anyone who needs help and has no place to go. Our volunteers help prepare and serve meals, and also host coat, shoe and sock drives for our guests in need.

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Service Opportunities

Fresh Threads Clothing Program
Multi-day
Work with guests one-on-one to meet their clothing needs, or help to sort donations and restock our shelves.Â
St. Francis House
The Women's Center is Seeking Book Donations!
1 - 2 hrs
Help us build our library book collection by donating new or gently used books written by your favorite female authors. We are seeking books in the following genres: poetry, short stories, ...
St. Francis House
Women's Center Holiday Wishlist
30-Minutes or Less
The holidays are always tough for the guests of St. Francis House. No stocking to hang by the chimney with care. No presents under the tree. Support our Women's Center (adults and children) this ...
St. Francis House
Backpack Drive for the Homeless
Multi-day
Without a place to call home, many people experiencing homelessness must carry their belongings with them at all times. By collecting backpacks for Boston's homeless, you help to ensure that ...

St. Francis House
Teeing Up the Basics Collection Drive
Multi-day
St. Francis House provides 10,000 changes of clothes every year to homeless people in Boston. By hosting a collection drive for new t-shirts, socks, and/or underwear, you will help fill a need we ...

St. Francis House
Serve Breakfast or Lunch to Homeless Adults
Multi-day
Every day of the year, St. Francis House serves an average of 650 meals to our poor and homeless guests. We rely on volunteers to prepare and serve meals 7 days a week!
St. Francis House

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Create the Change® partners with nonprofit organizations that we believe offer age-appropriate service opportunities for youth and families. All of our partners sign a collaboration agreement promising to provide age-appropriate activities in a safe environment. 

 

Create the Change® does not run, host, or facilitate the service opportunities seen here, nor are we responsible in any way for the management (financial or otherwise) of the organizations we feature.

 

Always be sure to do your own research on the nonprofit organization and service opportunities available to make sure it's a good fit for you before getting started. You may find the organization's contact information on their profiles. 

 

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