The St Francis House
1301 E Austin St - Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone 605-334-3879, Fax 605-575-3999
Email: info@stfrancishouse.com WEB: www.stfrancishouse.com
St. Francis House begins work on new Transitional Housing Program!
St Francis house main Building Houses up to 31 individual men, and 7 women.
The St. Francis House is an ecumenical emergency shelter for the homeless offering hospitality, fellowship, and support to those who have nowhere to sleep. We provide a warm bed, showers, laundry, food, and other referrals. We offer special services for reaching long term goals including employment, independent housing, and addiction recovery.
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Our duplex for Homeless Familes. (always full)
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Those served at the St. Francis House include tired travelers, those coming from hospitals, treatment centers, and prisons, families looking to relocate, and anyone looking for a chance to start over. Guest have ranged from newborn infants to the elderly. We are open 24 hours a day seven days a week including holidays.
The St. Francis House depends entirely on private donations for its operating funds. Various grants from private foundations and the state of South Dakota have funded some new programs and renovations to the house, however, these grants are a one time gift and the improvements they funds must be maintained through our regular budget.
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History:
On March 15, 1987, the St. Francis House opened its doors to the homeless of Sioux Falls. The building which housed the shelter is owned by the Catholic Diocese, the use of which was provided by Bishop Paul Dudley. Pastor David Holm, through a fund established by First Lutheran Church, provided the original operating monies. Together Bishop Dudley and Pastor Holm worked to make the St. Francis House a reality. During the first six months in operation, 538 individuals passed through our doors. The Catholic Diocese owns the building that houses the shelter, the former Little Flower Convent.
Our Mission Statement: The St Francis House: An Ecumenical Ministry, Moving People from Homelessness to Hope!
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