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...

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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....

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Drive-Thru Donation Drive Sept. 24

In coordination with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK, St. Francis Community Services is holding a donation drive on Saturday, Sept. 24 to support recently arrived immigrant families. Please drop off your donations between 1-3p at 4222 Delor Street, St. Louis, MO 63116. We are accepting, LIKE-NEW items of the...

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Now Hiring: Legal Services Intake and Office Coordinator

LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER? St. Francis Community Services, Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry, seeks a salaried, full-time, preferably bilingual (Spanish/English), legal services intake and office coordinator to support the work of our staff attorneys in their representation of low-income clients and to support site management operations. LEARN MORE >> https://sfcsstl.org/careeropportunities

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St. Francis Helps New Momma

Earlier this year, one of our clients went into labor several weeks early. Her baby was born almost three months premature and spent many weeks in the NICU. Our long-term case management program, Pathways to Progress, assisted this single mother by providing gas cards for her to get to...

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Back to School Supply Drive

“I eat only one meal a day so my kids can eat.” (Client & Mom of 2) Many of our clients live 150% below the poverty line — struggling between gas to get to work and food for their children. Buying school supplies can be a major added stress...

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SFCS Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Media Contact: Heather Kemper Dir. of Development c. 314.799.9292 e. hkemper@ccstl.org St. Francis Community Services Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members ST. LOUIS – St. Francis Community Services, one of eight Catholic Charities of St. Louis agencies, is pleased to announce...

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Pathway to Progress Provides Relief for Mother

After the death of her father and a close cousin, Bridget’s grief overwhelmed her spirit. She quit her job and uprooted her family for what she thought would be a bright new beginning. However, that one decision began a four-year stint of turmoil, instability, and chronic homelessness. In those...

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We’re Hiring: Bilingual Therapist

LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER? St. Francis Community Services has an immediate opening for a Bilingual Therapist. In the Bilingual Therapist position, you will work with low-income, Spanish-speaking immigrant households. You will be providing culturally competent individual and family outpatient mental health counseling services to children of Spanish-speaking immigrant...

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Abriendo Puertas July Wish List

OPEN A DOOR FOR A NEW NEIGHBOR With your help, St. Francis Community Services will welcome 25+ families who recently arrived in St. Louis, assisting them with comprehensive support as they prepare for a new life. One way we support is through our Abriendo Puertas program which provides everyday...

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