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We empower low-income multicultural individuals and families to improve their lives.
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    Creating A Path Toward Racial Equity

    As our country continues to be enveloped in the strongest calls for racial justice we have seen in years, the path forward is clear: in order to fully live out﹝…﹞

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St.Francis News

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    August 1, 2022
    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﹝…﹞

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    July 25, 2022
    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﹝…﹞

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    July 13, 2022
    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.﹝…﹞

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    July 11, 2022
    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﹝…﹞

Monthly Victories

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    December 21, 2024
    Monthly Victories: Christmas 2024

     

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    July 9, 2024
    Reuniting Families

    Here is our July installment of our Monthly Victories!

  • Newsletter
    May 2, 2024
    A Second Grader’s Story

    Here is our second newsletter- the story of a wonderful 2nd grader who can teach us all something! To Join Our Monthly Newsletter: Please Fill This Out!! Sign Me Up﹝…﹞

  • Newsletter
    April 2, 2024
    Mr. C’s Story

    Read Our First Monthly Newsletter!   Posted April 2024 To Join Our Monthly Newsletter: Please Fill This Out!! Sign Me Up  

Positive Outcomes

  • Housing
    April 30, 2021
    Keeping Immigrant Tenants Housed

    As a result of the pandemic, tenants and landlords alike are struggling to pay their rent, leading to evictions that create long-term barriers to safe housing. St. Francis’ Immigrant Housing﹝…﹞

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    December 15, 2020
    Remaining Housed During the Pandemic

    Like so many during the pandemic, one of our clients, Leyah, lost her job in April due to COVID-19. While she did find other employment, her income was much less﹝…﹞

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    November 23, 2020
    Securing Safety

    Zaina sought the assistance of our Immigration legal team upon surviving a horrific crime. After working with law enforcement to testify against her abuser, she learned she could apply for﹝…﹞

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    November 20, 2020
    Building a New Family

    Monica called our office concerned about her two nieces, Jaden and Dani. Their mother had recently died, and even though she had children of her own Monica wanted to raise﹝…﹞