Our Mission
Practicing the teaching, compassion, and love of Jesus Christ, St. Francis Community Services walks with our vulnerable neighbors to create opportunities, to build resiliency, and to advocate for justice.
Donate Request ServicePathways to Progress
Pathways to Progress is a program that empowers our community members with long-term case...
Legal Assistance
Serving the St. Louis area for over thirty years, our legal aid office ensures...
Bilingual Youth Program
A 2018 Children of Immigrants study found that “one out of every four children...
Veterans Advocacy Project
St. Francis’ Veterans Advocacy Project provides legal representation to our veterans living in the...
Bilingual Mental Health Counseling
Many families and children who migrate to St. Louis have suffered trauma that impedes...
Family Law Project
CLAM attorneys provide legal representation for low income clients in every aspect of family...
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.
A Mother in Her Time of Need
At St. Francis Community Services, we assist individuals with diverse backgrounds who face significant challenges. Managing the cost of healthcare is one of these challenges. Six years ago, a client from Mexico sought our help due to a high-risk pregnancy with twins. Unable to work, and with her husband only […]
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Here is our July installment of our Monthly Victories!
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