notes: Doors close at 3. At St. Francis House, we believe that everyone has the right to decent housing. Secure housing is essential to maintaining good mental health, sobriety, and self-sufficiency. But a lack of safe and affordable residential space in and around Boston makes the housing search incredibly difficult, particularly for those with mental health or substance abuse issues or criminal records. Our innovative strategy enables us to assist all of our homeless guests, regardless of their circumstances, so that they have a stable base from which to rebuild their lives. Our housing staff work with homeless guests one-on-one, assisting them with filling out applications for city, state, or federal housing. Once guests find housing, we may be able to provide assistance with household essentials – sheets, silverware, pots, and pans, etc. – for guests who find housing but cannot afford the basics. St. Francis House is also incredibly fortunate to have supportive housing right in our building. The Next Step Housing Program, on floors 7, 8, 9, and 10, provides single-occupancy rooms for 56 single, low-income men and women who have experienced homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. In addition, The Union across the street at 48 Boylston has 46 units of affordable housing for both people who have experienced homelessness and those with very modest incomes. -> Doors for overnight close at 3. Many guests come to St. Francis House initially because they need a hot, nourishing meal. We serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily, and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 365 days a year. Our menus feature lean protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables, to give our guests the fuel they need and to assist them in developing healthy eating habits. Meals are free, no questions asked. We also provide emergency sandwiches after 2:00 p.m. At St. Francis House, we believe that everyone has the right to decent housing. Secure housing is essential to maintaining good mental health, sobriety, and self-sufficiency. But a lack of safe and affordable residential space in and around Boston makes the housing search incredibly difficult, particularly for those with mental health or substance abuse issues or criminal records. Our innovative strategy enables us to assist all of our homeless guests, regardless of their circumstances, so that they have a stable base from which to rebuild their lives. Our housing staff work with homeless guests one-on-one, assisting them with filling out applications for city, state, or federal housing. Once guests find housing, we may be able to provide assistance with household essentials – sheets, silverware, pots, and pans, etc. – for guests who find housing but cannot afford the basics. St. Francis House is also incredibly fortunate to have supportive housing right in our building. The Next Step Housing Program, on floors 7, 8, 9, and 10, provides single-occupancy rooms for 56 single, low-income men and women who have experienced homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. In addition, The Union across the street at 48 Boylston has 46 units of affordable housing for both people who have experienced homelessness and those with very modest incomes.

notes: Doors for overnight close at 3. Many guests come to St. Francis House initially because they need a hot, nourishing meal. We serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily, and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 365 days a year. Our menus feature lean protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables, to give our guests the fuel they need and to assist them in developing healthy eating habits. Meals are free, no questions asked. We also provide emergency sandwiches after 2:00 p.m. At St. Francis House, we believe that everyone has the right to decent housing. Secure housing is essential to maintaining good mental health, sobriety, and self-sufficiency. But a lack of safe and affordable residential space in and around Boston makes the housing search incredibly difficult, particularly for those with mental health or substance abuse issues or criminal records. Our innovative strategy enables us to assist all of our homeless guests, regardless of their circumstances, so that they have a stable base from which to rebuild their lives. Our housing staff work with homeless guests one-on-one, assisting them with filling out applications for city, state, or federal housing. Once guests find housing, we may be able to provide assistance with household essentials – sheets, silverware, pots, and pans, etc. – for guests who find housing but cannot afford the basics. St. Francis House is also incredibly fortunate to have supportive housing right in our building. The Next Step Housing Program, on floors 7, 8, 9, and 10, provides single-occupancy rooms for 56 single, low-income men and women who have experienced homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. In addition, The Union across the street at 48 Boylston has 46 units of affordable housing for both people who have experienced homelessness and those with very modest incomes. -> Doors for overnight close at 3. Many guests come to St. Francis House initially because they need a hot, nourishing meal. We serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily, and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 365 days a year. Our menus feature lean protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables, to give our guests the fuel they need and to assist them in developing healthy eating habits. Meals are free, no questions asked. We also provide emergency sandwiches after 2:00 p.m. *** Guests who stay in a nighttime shelter must leave every morning so the facility can clean and prepare for the next night. Our Atrium, on the first floor, and the Resource Center, one flight up, provide a safe, comfortable alternative to spending the day on the street. Here, guests can escape the elements, enjoy the company of friends, and watch the local news or a movie chosen by one of our discussion groups. The Resource Center also features a library, telephones, and computers with Internet access, vital tools for keeping in touch with loved ones and job-hunting. The Resource Center offers a variety of support groups, meetings, activities and classes: click for full list. For guests who are new to St. Francis House, the Hospitality Desk in the Resource Center should be their first stop. There, guests get a St. Francis House ID, which will help them access many of our services, including case management or mental health counseling. *** At St. Francis House, we believe that everyone has the right to decent housing. Secure housing is essential to maintaining good mental health, sobriety, and self-sufficiency. But a lack of safe and affordable residential space in and around Boston makes the housing search incredibly difficult, particularly for those with mental health or substance abuse issues or criminal records. Our innovative strategy enables us to assist all of our homeless guests, regardless of their circumstances, so that they have a stable base from which to rebuild their lives. Our housing staff work with homeless guests one-on-one, assisting them with filling out applications for city, state, or federal housing. Once guests find housing, we may be able to provide assistance with household essentials – sheets, silverware, pots, and pans, etc. – for guests who find housing but cannot afford the basics. St. Francis House is also incredibly fortunate to have supportive housing right in our building. The Next Step Housing Program, on floors 7, 8, 9, and 10, provides single-occupancy rooms for 56 single, low-income men and women who have experienced homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. In addition, The Union across the street at 48 Boylston has 46 units of affordable housing for both people who have experienced homelessness and those with very modest incomes.