Our Services Power Supportive Housing
Read more about how we’re embracing the new year, including our renovation of Residence 1, part of a larger multi-residence renovation project, our visit from Assembly Member Tony Simone, and our recent resident and volunteer events!
Embracing the New Year at St. Francis Friends of the Poor
Read more about how we’re embracing the new year, including our renovation of Residence 1, part of a larger multi-residence renovation project, our visit from Assembly Member Tony Simone, and our recent resident and volunteer events!
St. Francis Friends of the Poor Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Fr. McVean
Fr. McVean, Co-Founder of St. Francis Friends, Passed Away in December.
Meet Lori, An Artist In Residence
Our mission to permanently house vulnerable New Yorkers comes to life when friends of the poor get involved year-round.
How to Get Involved with St. Friends of the Poor
Our mission to permanently house vulnerable New Yorkers comes to life when friends of the poor get involved year-round.
Embracing Summer at St. Francis Friends of the Poor
Our tenants have been thriving this summer, enjoying the sun during a Memorial Day cookout and a trip to Allaire State Park. Read what we’ve been up to.
Transforming Lives: Inside New York City’s Permanent Supportive Housing Movement
Our neighbor Lily Gottfried created a short film exploring the origins of Permanent Supportive Housing and the St. Francis Residences.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness: How Permanent Supportive Housing Transforms Lives in New York
Explore how St. Francis Friends of the Poor and Permanent Supportive Housing change lives for New Yorkers with serious mental illness. Learn about its impact, challenges, and success stories in NYC.
Meet Our New Board Member, Dani Chen
Meet our new Board Member, Dani Chen, a financial services professional and native New Yorker who believes that monumental change starts with stretching out a hand for someone in need.
It’s Spring at St. Francis Friends of the Poor!
Spring is here, and Easter is around the corner. We want to share news and highlights from our community earlier this year to welcome the new season.
St. Francis Friends of the Poor Secures LinkNYC Ad Across All Five Boroughs of New York City
St. Francis Friends of the Poor secured a LinkNYC advertisement spot across all five boroughs of New York City. The ad was secured by nonprofit partner F.Y. Eye.
People Experiencing Homelessness and Mental Illness find a Place to Call Their Own
St. Francis Friends of the Poor was featured on CBS News with Cindy Hsu to share our mission as a pioneer of the permanent supportive housing movement.
St. Francis Friends of the Poor Appreciation Event – December 7, 2023
On December 7, 2023, St. Francis Friends of the Poor hosted its first appreciation event for supporters.
St. Francis Friends of the Poor Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Fr. John Felice
Fr. John M. Felice, Co-Founder of St. Francis Friends, Passed Away at the Age of 81.
Meet Mental Health With Compassionate Care
We invite you to join us in changing the narrative surrounding mental illness by replacing stigma and ignorance with care and compassion.