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 What is Francis
House? |
 Francis
House is a resource and counseling center for the poor supported by
seventeen churches and the community at large. All to often, we provide
the last hope for those disenfranchised from the main stream of
society. Anyone in need is welcomed with a warm cup of coffee and a
dose of compassion. Our counseling is much like you would experience
with a friend who was having difficulties; listen first, then help
problem solve their dilemma. This could include something as simple as
a referral to a food closet, providing a motel voucher or as complex as
advocacy for a client in the Welfare system.
Each year,
thousands of men, women and children receive personal attention for
their problems. 86% of all Francis House resources are distributed
directly to the poor in the form of vouchers for emergency
transportation, shelter and identification or used to provide direct
counseling and hospitality services.
 Many
things illustrate the difference that Francis House makes in the lives
of men, women and children in need of our help. Statistics are often
used to measure an agency's success and we at Francis House are
encouraged by the number of people in jobs or in permanent housing due
to our efforts. But we also gauge our success by the little things,
like smiles, appreciative words and expressions of hope. For some of
our clients such things are miracles. For others who can do more we
expect more - sobriety, responsibility and hard work.
Through the
generous support of our community, we will continue to serve the
neediest among us with compassion, love and hope.
| Supporting
Congregations |
Congregations of
many denominations throughout the greater Sacramento area support the
work of Francis House. Members give their gifts of time, money and
compassion for others.
Here is the list
of supporting congregations:
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