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...
Pathways to Progress Successes
Here is the third installment of our Monthly Victories! This one has to do with different stories from our Pathways to Progress, enjoy!
Canvas for Hope
Join us for a very exciting and unique cocktail party to win fabulous original artwork by Ted Collier, Michael Eastman, Kevin Glazer, and Andrew Millner To benefit St. Francis Community Services, a Ministry of Catholic Charities Wednesday, September 27 2023 6pm – 8pm Maryland House by Brennan’s 44 Maryland Plaza...
Southside Christmas Celebration
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...
We gather to give thanks!
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...
Advanced Giving Tuesday Starts TODAY
The #iGiveCatholic Giving Day / #GivingTuesday campaign will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM. This is a special opportunity to celebrate our faith and show gratitude for the blessings in our life. Today, we enter the Advanced Giving Phase of the campaign which...
We did it!
Thanks to you and our generous community, together we raised over $150,000 in revenue during our annual Seeds of Hope gala! We are so thankful to all those who showed up either in-person or with a contribution prior to the event. Because of you, we will be able to...
How Floral is Our Seeds of Hope?
We have ONE month until our annual Seeds of Hope Gala — do you have your tickets yet? Seats are limited so we want to be sure you grab your spot. While FLORAL is not required to attend this semi-formal attire event … we encourage you to have some...
Pathways to Progress Class of 2022
“I remember making a promise to myself and God that I wasn’t going to become another statistic,” stated Dejonea Anderson, client and keynote speaker. “A week later I was introduced to Pathways to Progress.” The night of September 8, 2022, was an evening filled with tears and celebration as...
2022 Stand Down/Stand Up! Veteran’s
St. Francis’ Legal Aid program will be participating in the upcoming 2022 Stand Down/Stand Up! Veteran’s event on Saturday, Sept. 17. This is a FREE event for Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. It is a chance to talk with other Veterans and caregivers and access services for Veterans....
