Hours

24 hours, 7 days a week including Holidays

St. Francis House are an ecumenical emergency shelter and transitional housing program for the homeless offering hospitality, fellowship and support to those in need. Their program provides their guests shelter, food, case management, and support. They offer special services for reaching long term goals including employment, independent housing, addiction recovery, and money management. They differ from other homeless shelters by requiring all guests to follow strict guidelines including: a zero tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol, guests must attend two self-improvement classes each week, hold or apply for a job, attend all evening meals, uphold household chores,  place money into savingsTheir program focuses on a hand-up rather than a hand-out approach. Those served at the St. Francis House include: tired travelers, those coming from hospitals, treatment centers, prisons, families looking to relocate, anyone looking for a chance to start over. Guests have ranged from newborn infants to the elderly. They are open 24 hours a day seven days a week including holidays.

Mission Statement: Moving People from Homelessness to Hope