Advocate for Justice This Giving Season

Our legal assistance ensures low-income neighbors don’t face the court system alone. Last year, we represented over 1,200 clients in family law, immigration law, housing law, and veterans matters in over 1,500 cases.

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Monthly Giving Club

You’re invited to become a part of The Journey – a community of monthly givers who believe in taking long-lasting preventative action through their donation dollars.

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Young Professionals

GenPeace is an excellent way for young professionals to work towards increasing visibility and outreach opportunities, fundraising, and managing events that will help combat poverty in the St. Louis Metro Area.

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Keeping Immigrant Tenants Housed

In one recent case, St. Francis’ Immigrant Housing Justice Project negotiated with a local landlord to secure housing for 11 tenants who were behind in rent and at risk of eviction. Our legal team was able to work with the landlord to reduce the amount that tenants were in arrears and provide tenants with direct aid assistance to satisfy their back rent owed. Because of this individualized advocacy, the IHPJ team was able to secure their housing.

Positive Outcomes

Southside Christmas Celebration

December 15, 2022   |  

Last week, our Southside Immigration Services Center celebrated Christmas with over 300 clients. “We wanted to create an atmosphere where our clients and their families felt welcomed,” stated Carlos Ruiz Martinez, Director of Immigration Services. As they walked through the Christmas-colored balloon arch, each family was greeted by staff who […]

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Helping Boys Like Marcus Stay Safe

November 28, 2022   |  

During this time of year, I think about how grateful we are to be a part of the mission of St. Francis Community Services, Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry … this is especially true on the days when I am moved to tears by our clients willingness to work with us […]

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We gather to give thanks!

November 21, 2022   |  

Where can you find coworkers, who are Hispanic, Vietnamese, and Afghan, gathered to celebrate an American Thanksgiving? Here at St. Francis Community Services’ Southside Immigrant Services Center, where tamales and egg rolls lay alongside traditional dishes and everyone had an abundance of stories and blessings to relate … For families […]

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