Homelessness/Affordable Housing Efforts

Homelessness/ Affordable Housing Efforts

As followers of St. Francis, we are called to stand in solidarity with those made poor and homeless. With so many in our world today living on the streets or facing foreclosures, the prospect of working to help meet that breadth of need is daunting. We can draw inspiration and courage from words attributed to St. Francis: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Take a look at the educational and formative programs, advocacy efforts and direct service work going on in Holy Name Province ministries to assist those made homeless.

To add to the list, contact Fran Eskin-Royer in Holy Name Province’s Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.

Efforts that form and inform us to better address the needs of people and/or creation

EDUCATION AROUND ISSUES OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS

St. Francis Inn
Philadelphia, Pa.
The staff provides education around issues of poverty and homelessness to volunteers.
Contact: Kelly Canning - 215-423-5845

SERVICE TRIPS TO ST. FRANCIS INN

Siena College
Loudonville, N.Y.
Students volunteer at the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia, helping to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless in the Kensington neighborhood with food, clothing and hospitality. The students also learn about the overarching issues of homelessness and poverty, both through their volunteer experiences and through discussions with the Inn staff.
Contact: Judy Dougherty