352-378-9079
Gainesville, Florida

Al (Charles) Cockrell, Treasurer

St. Francis House has been a part of the Gainesville community since 1980. Over the years we have adapted to the immediate needs of the community and focused our programs to provide direct services to those most in need.

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Former Resident

I came to St. Francis House for help. The case managers were great. They helped me find a new job, enroll my 4 and 6-year-olds in daycare and school. They helped me find a new safe home for us. Two years later, I am now working on a military base, have full-time employment, full benefits, a beautiful home in a great neighborhood, and a new future — all thanks to St. Francis House.

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Former Resident

St. Francis changed my life forever. They gave me a place to live while I was homeless. They gave me food, clothing, everything I needed. Working with the case managers, I was able to find work, childcare, and build a future for my family. I have been employed full-0time and permanently housed for over 8 years and couldn’t have gotten here without the help of St. Francis House.

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