St. Francis Center

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION: https://lnkd.in/gpqqRY3d Exhibit opens TODAY AT 4PM at Understudy gallery in the Colorado Convention Center, 890 14th Street. Hear from St. Francis Center resident artists, CEO Nancy Burke, and Emma Balder Art at 5:30pm. This project goes beyond a typical art show. Artist Emma Balder facilitated regenerative art sessions where residents from St. Francis Apartments at Cathedral Square used abstract expressionism to channel their experiences with challenges like addiction, mental health, and job seeking into vibrant canvases. These canvases were then deconstructed and reconstructed, mirroring the residents' own journeys of rebuilding their lives. The resulting boulder-like sculpture, along with video documentation and personal challenge cards, creates a deeply moving experience. As resident Darrin Johnson states, "You can pick your life up, put it back together and it might be more beautiful and colorful than before." The exhibition highlights how art can provide a platform for marginalized voices, fostering empathy and challenging societal perceptions.

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION: https://lnkd.in/gpqqRY3d Exhibit opens TODAY AT 4PM at Understudy gallery in the Colorado Convention Center, 890 14th Street. Hear from St. Francis Center resident artists, CEO Nancy Burke, and Emma Balder Art at 5:30pm. This project goes beyond a typical art show. Artist Emma Balder facilitated regenerative art sessions where residents from St. Francis Apartments at Cathedral Square used abstract expressionism to channel their experiences with challenges like addiction, mental health, and job seeking into vibrant canvases. These canvases were then deconstructed and reconstructed, mirroring the residents' own journeys of rebuilding their lives. The resulting boulder-like sculpture, along with video documentation and personal challenge cards, creates a deeply moving experience. As resident Darrin Johnson states, "You can pick your life up, put it back together and it might be more beautiful and colorful than before." The exhibition highlights how art can provide a platform for marginalized voices, fostering empathy and challenging societal perceptions.

Huge thanks to the Love Family & the incredible students of Colorado Academy for organizing a successful Jean Drive for the Day Center! 👖✨ Their generosity came at the perfect time, providing warmth, dignity, and protection for our guests during these freezing temperatures. ❄️ Photo of student volunteers stocking the Clothing Room and helping guests pick out their new jeans! Moments like these remind us of the power of community and kindness. 👏❤️ Hosting a donation drive for St. Francis Center is easy! If your school, business, church, or community group is interested in hosting a drive, simply start collecting items and then drop them off at our Day Center! For more information, please reach out to our Director of Community Engagement and Volunteers, Sarah Taylor, at: saraht@sfcdenver.org #Gratitude #JeanDrive #StFrancisCenter #CommunitySupport

Jennifer Brown from @thecoloradosun reports: "The lifelong chef, who began as an apprentice at the now-closed Writers’ Manor Luxury Hotel and had a long career in Denver restaurants, was homeless for more than two years after he lost his job during the pandemic. A series of heart and kidney problems kept him returning to the hospital, and for a time, Hoover could not walk after spending a month in a hospital bed. Now, though, he is living at the new St. Francis Apartments West, in one of 60 units built for homeless adults older than 55 who have disabling health conditions. “I’m still kind of in shock that this is really happening,” said Hoover, who was one of the first tenants to move in last week. “Putting a key in your own door and opening it up, and there’s your own refrigerator and stove, your bed and your bathroom. It’s a huge bathroom. It’s such a beautiful feeling." 👏 🏡 Everyone deserves a place to call home. Help us support new residents like Ronnie Hoover by donating essential items through the St. Francis Apartments West move-in registry, we still have bout 400 items to go: https://lnkd.in/gwzAd2Xt 🔗 Click this link to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g6kD2G5R #HousingSuccess #StFrancisCenter #ColoradoSun #EndHomelessness 📸 Photo by Michael Ciaglo, The Colorado Sun

St. Francis Center is currently in URGENT NEED of hygiene products, men's underwear, and other essential items for our guests! Please show your support and help individuals experiencing homelessness meet their basic needs by making a donation to our Day Center (2323 Curtis St.) today! https://lnkd.in/gzpJRsbz

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader whose compassion and powerful words inspire us to embrace humanity and fight for equality. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" At St. Francis Center, we are dedicated to serving homeless and unhoused adults, striving to carry forward his dignified, nonviolent pursuit of justice and equality. Thank you, Dr. King, for paving the way. May we all strive to make a difference in our community every day. #MLKDay #serveothers #equalityforall #endhomelessness #stfranciscenterdenver Amazing artwork by @obeygiant!

Every position at St. Francis Center is an opportunity to provide vital services that fill a niche in the continuum of care for adults experiencing homelessness. Check out our open positions and join our dedicated staff in 2025!  https://bit.ly/409vKbo

Every position at St. Francis Center is an opportunity to provide vital services that fill a niche in the continuum of care for adults experiencing homelessness. Check out our open positions and join our dedicated staff in 2025!  https://bit.ly/409vKbo

Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in your community? With so many options out there, we know deciding where to volunteer can be a hard choice. Sometimes it helps to hear directly from someone with experience! Long-time volunteer, Kathy North, says “Of all the volunteer activities I have done, spending three hours every Sunday at the Day Center is by far the most rewarding”. Interested in joining us? Click this link https://lnkd.in/gdQNeG7u , visit our website, or send an email to our Director of Community Engagement & Volunteers at saraht@sfcdenver.org We look forward to seeing you volunteer with us soon! #volunteeropportunity #denver #volunteer

St. Francis Center is hiring! They are in search of a compassionate and dedicated Supportive Services Housing Director. The ideal candidate will deeply understand the challenges faced by adults who have experienced homelessness and demonstrate a strong commitment to advocating for and supporting vulnerable populations. Join our community of peace and hope where all are welcomed with dignity, trust, and respect! Apply here https://lnkd.in/gJP8H3By