St Francis House

St Francis House is a homeless shelter in Sioux Falls, SD, located at 210 N Sherman Ave. It holds a rating of 3.60 based on 142 reviews. Founded by Bishop Paul Dudley and Pastor David Holm, the organization opened in 1987 to serve the homeless, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. It began operations in the Little Flower Convent. In 2019, a new facility was completed, providing 135 beds and 7 family units. Healing Home, located on the same block, includes 38 one-bedroom efficiency units for men and women, with four units reserved for youth aging out of foster care. The shelter provides shelter, meals, supportive services, and hope to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Guests receive three meals each day, along with case management services to assist with obtaining and maintaining employment, attending treatment classes, rebuilding family relationships, and paying off debts. Program Coordinators help with securing transportation, enrolling children in school, managing money, and general life skills. Guests are referred to agencies for addiction recovery, mental health counseling, HIV/AIDS services, child care, health services, and GED programs. In 2024, St Francis House welcomed 542 adults and 28 children into its home. The organization provided 118,584 meals to guests that year. Volunteers contributed over 5,374 hours. Guests received weekly visits from 7 RNs, onsite meetings from a mental health provider, and twice monthly AA meetings. The St Francis House is an ecumenical ministry for the homeless. People of all races, genders, and creeds are welcomed. The organization focuses on prevention of homelessness using proactive supports customized to meet the unique needs of each guest. Safety of all guests and staff is a priority. The facility is designed to be physically and psychologically pleasing.

The shelter sits on N Sherman Ave in Sioux Falls, just steps from Saint Therese School and within a short walk of North Cliff Avenue and East 8th Street.

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