We empower low-income multicultural individuals and families to improve their lives.
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﹝…﹞
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﹝…﹞
October 2, 2020
SF60: St. Francis Running Our Assisis Off
Six amazing St. Francis Community Services staff members who work across several sites and programs came together to form the St. Francis Running Our Assisis Off team to train to﹝…﹞
August 27, 2020
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﹝…﹞
August 1, 2020
Pro Bono Assistance in Eviction Cases
As of August 1, rent and mortgage payments will be due, just as unemployment benefits and remaining federal and local eviction protections expire. Jobs remain scarce and financial assistance dwindles,﹝…﹞
July 31, 2020
Youth Summer Camp: A Virtual Success
Every year, our Youth Program and all of our staff look forward to Summer Camp! Our typical Summer Camp creates an enriching, entertaining experience that helps children of immigrants experience﹝…﹞
July 27, 2020
Chasing Sunsets: An Art Exhibition
St. Francis Bilingual Youth Program Presents: Chasing Sunsets Throughout the school year, 17 students participate in the prestigious Art Club & Art Studio Program. The program is facilitated by Ms.﹝…﹞
May 31, 2020
Marcela’s Small Steps
Marcela recently began therapy because chronic anxiety was making it a struggle to complete everyday tasks. As she began to work on reducing her anxiety, the pandemic upended “life as﹝…﹞
March 3, 2020
St. Francis Community Services Joins Advocacy Groups to Question STL Mayor About Actions to Displace Homeless
St. Louis, Mo. — In a letter to St. Louis City Mayor Lyda Krewson, ArchCity Defenders (ACD), the Saint Louis University School of Law Litigation Clinic (SLU), and St. Francis﹝…﹞
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February 11, 2020
Pathways to Progress Joins America Saves Week
Pathways to Progress is building for a brighter future by promising to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time.
November 8, 2019
Aleyah’s Story
Aleyah Brown is an Army veteran, a young woman of slight build and quick wit. Brown encountered challenges faced by many veterans when she returned home, including post traumatic stress﹝…﹞
October 10, 2019
Christmas Adopt-a-Family 2019
St. Francis Community Services is looking forward to our annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family! Each year individuals, schools, churches, and businesses “adopt” immigrant families we serve to help make their holiday season﹝…﹞
