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.
There are many ways to get involved with St. Francis Friends of the Poor. In July, local artist G.B. Bellamy hosted an art and poetry workshop for our residents, and our corporate partner Evercore hosted an assembly kit event to help us welcome new tenants.
You can learn more about each below and rediscover ways to get involved with the St. Francis Residences, from donating to volunteering to becoming a corporate sponsor. Everyone can lend a helping hand.
ART & POETRY WORKSHOP WITH G.B. BELLAMY
Art is at the heart of our community.
Our robust arts program allows tenants to express themselves using the medium of their choice. Last month, tenants enjoyed an art and poetry workshop with local artist G.B. Bellamy and explored new ways to express themselves. G.B. is an acting major at Syracuse University and dedicated this summer to giving back by sharing his talents.
See what our tenants created during the workshop:
Community members like you can lead an art class for our tenants in the medium of your choice.
ASSEMBLY KIT PARTY WITH EVERCORE
Our partners at NY Cares and Evercore helped assemble 500 welcome baskets for our tenants.
Their dedication enabled us to warmly welcome new tenants just exiting the shelter system. Upon arrival at the St. Francis Residences, each new tenant will receive valuable items such as cleaning supplies, socks, shower essentials, and more!
Individuals and corporations can make an impactful gift to a program that resonates with their goals.
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Host a Fundraiser. For your next birthday, event, or celebration, invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join you in supporting St. Francis Friends of the Poor.
Volunteer. Share your talents to enhance our social, artistic, educational, and recreational programming as we work together to build community and promote well-being.
Donate. Your support provides a permanent home and community to nearly 300 formerly homeless folks living with serious mental illness at our three residences in New York City.
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