St Francis Inn, Philadelphia is a Franciscan, Eucharistic community called to minister to the poor and homeless of Philadelphia. Formed in the spirit of the Gospel and inspired by the life and compassion of Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the people it serves with food, clothing and hospitality.
Furthermore, those who work or volunteer at the Inn seek to empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and address structural injustices. In addition they build relationships with those they serve by respecting their human dignity and by helping them to restore hope in their lives, and by living simply among them.
Delegations of parishioners from St Francis of Assisi travel to Philadelphia several times each year to participate in this community. The most recent trip was October 10th – 14th, 2011.
Delegations are schedule in 2012 as follows: the weeks of February 6th, February 13th, April 9th, June 18th (SFA Youth Group) and October 8th. All trips are Monday through Friday. Please contact John Budway at 305-205-5104 or budwayjj@bellsouth.net if you are interested in participating.
