Hands-Up Programs

 

We offer our guests a hand up, not a handout!

 

1. Seven Day Program:

          A) Guests need to get a job

          B) Take a breathalyzer daily

          C) Help with small chores around the house

          D) Attend Wednesday’s house meeting

          E) Provide identification card and Social Security card

          F) Check in daily between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

 

2. Genesis/Work Program – 3 month stay:

          A) Apply while on the Seven Day Program

          B) Must have a job

          C) Put money into their savings account weekly or bi-weekly

          D) Attend 2 meetings per week for personal improvement

          E) Do assigned chores around the house

          F) 2 week extensions are given when guests save their money

 

3. Hope /Extended Program: - 6 to 7 month stay:

          A) Have been through the Genesis Program

          B) Attend 5 meetings per week

          C) Put money into their savings account every 2 weeks

          D) Responsible for house projects and house chores

          E) They must be an example to the rest of the guests

 

The St Francis House: An Ecumenical Ministry, Moving People from Homelessness to Hope!

 

The St Francis House

 1301 E Austin St Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Phone 605-334-3879,  Fax 605-575-3999

Email:  stfrancishouse@midconetwork.com  WEB: www.stfrancishouse.com

The St Francis House: An Ecumenical Ministry

Moving People from Homelessness to Hope!