Welcome to St. Francis Inn Ministries
We are a Franciscan, Eucharistic community called to minister with the poor and homeless of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in the spirit of the Gospel and inspired by the life and compassion of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi, we try to meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing and hospitality. Furthermore, we empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and address structural injustices. We seek to build relationships with those that we serve by respecting their human dignity and by helping them to restore hope in their lives, and by living simply among them.
News from the Inn
You Can Volunteer To Cuddle Drug-Addicted Babies To Help Them Heal
simplemost.com
Just try not to get emotional as we tell you about this incredibly rewarding volunteer gig: It’s like being a grandma or auntie, but to some really special babies fighting for their lives in hospita...An insightful read as we face the toughest questions on human suffering and grasp the role of human encounter within unjust societal structures that hold the dignity of our marginalized sisters and brothers down.
The nun who’s eradicating homelessness in Philadelphia
aleteia.org
Sister Mary Scullion is kind of a big deal. As president and executive director of Project HOME, the 64-year-old oversees a Philadelphia-based non-profit with an approximately $30 million annual bu…
An everyday saint among us.
May God continue to bless her!
She is a Saint.
Erin M. Connell
God bless her
Thank you Sister Mary Scullion!
She spoke at our Poor Man's Supper.
I heard her speak also at our Poor Man's Supper...what a blessed nun!
Melissa Ferrello
The woman is a saint walking among us and has made it her life’s work to helping those in need!! God bless her efforts and those who work along side of her!!
Homes. For those who consider being present to the poor, marginalized and homeless -- the need has never been clearer. Let's talk about it, dream about it, work for it together.
Philadelphia clears its heroin camps this week. This housing program could be a key
philly.com
Housing-first programs are controversial; many shelters and supportive housing programs require some level of sobriety before entering. But recovery requires stability, Pathways to Housing officials s...
You Can Volunteer To Cuddle Drug-Addicted Babies To Help Them Heal
simplemost.com
Just try not to get emotional as we tell you about this incredibly rewarding volunteer gig: It’s like being a grandma or auntie, but to some really special babies fighting for their lives in hospita...An insightful read as we face the toughest questions on human suffering and grasp the role of human encounter within unjust societal structures that hold the dignity of our marginalized sisters and brothers down.
The nun who’s eradicating homelessness in Philadelphia
aleteia.org
Sister Mary Scullion is kind of a big deal. As president and executive director of Project HOME, the 64-year-old oversees a Philadelphia-based non-profit with an approximately $30 million annual bu…
An everyday saint among us.
May God continue to bless her!
She is a Saint.
Erin M. Connell
God bless her
Thank you Sister Mary Scullion!
She spoke at our Poor Man's Supper.
I heard her speak also at our Poor Man's Supper...what a blessed nun!
Melissa Ferrello
The woman is a saint walking among us and has made it her life’s work to helping those in need!! God bless her efforts and those who work along side of her!!
Homes. For those who consider being present to the poor, marginalized and homeless -- the need has never been clearer. Let's talk about it, dream about it, work for it together.
Philadelphia clears its heroin camps this week. This housing program could be a key
philly.com
Housing-first programs are controversial; many shelters and supportive housing programs require some level of sobriety before entering. But recovery requires stability, Pathways to Housing officials s...⇇ More news (on our Facebook page)
Our Ministries
The Inn
Marie’s Closet Clothing Center
Thea Bowman Women’s Center
Connect with Us
Our Most Urgently Needed Items
- #3 Size Diapers
- Spray Cleaners (e.g. Formula 409)
- Bleach
- Travel Size Toiletries
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Baby Wipes
- Deodorant
- See the full list
If you live near Philadelphia and can help us with any of these items, please bring them to the Inn Monday to Thursday between 9 AM and 4 PM. We thank you!
Some Photos from our Instagram Feed
Some Photos of the Inn from Other Instagram Feeds
“We are Human”: A Short Video About Our Neighborhood and Our Guests
The youth from the Norris Square Neighborhood Project worked on a documentary this past summer on homelessness. The film features candid interviews with some of our guests who are experiencing homelessness. We want to thank the youth from NSNP for doing such a great job in this project!
Our Phone Numbers & Street Addresses
St. Francis Inn
(215) 423-5845
2441 Kensington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
St. Francis Inn
Marie’s Closet
(215) 634-1510
St. Francis Urban Center
(215) 925-4584
Thea Bowman Women’s Center
(215) 739-1137
2439 Kensington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Marie's Closet
Our Mailing Address
St. Francis Inn Ministries
PO Box 3746
Philadelphia PA 19125-0746
You can also contact us using this web form.
