After many years of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community, St. Francis House has made the difficult decision to close several programs due to current economic conditions and decreased funding levels.
Our Day Services Program will close on Friday, March 20, 2026, and Emergency Shelter Services will conclude by April 16, 2026. As a result, our downtown Main Street facility will close permanently, though we remain hopeful that we may reopen services in another location in the future, pending the sale of the building.
While this chapter is coming to an end, our mission continues.
Our Transitional Housing Program at Arbor House will remain open, where we will continue supporting women and families with children as they work toward permanent housing, stability, and brighter futures.
We are incredibly grateful to the volunteers, donors, partners, and community members who have supported St. Francis House over the years. Your compassion has helped thousands of women, children, and families find safety, meals, support, and hope.
Thank you for standing with us as we continue working to create new futures for those most in need in our community.
Lauri Schiffbauer
Executive Director
