SFCLA + St. Lawrence Martyrs
At St. Francis Center our goal is to treat each person who comes to us in need with dignity and respect. We believe that dignity restores hope and leads to positive change. As part of this effort SFCLA...
View ArticleCheck out the 2015 Youth Summer Camp Video!
Thanks to the incredible support of our dedicated donors, SFCLA was able to send 302 disadvantaged youth to camp this summer, the most ever! Many of the children, whose families utilize our pantry...
View ArticleJoin SFCLA for TOP TAMALE Kick-off event & tasting!
Finalists have been chosen and we need your help to pick a winner! WHEN: Saturday, November 21st 2pm-4pm WHERE: St. Francis Center, 1835 S. Hope St. WHAT: Enjoy delicious tamales, meet the chefs, and...
View ArticleMeet the talented winners of SFC’s first art contest!
Last month SFC held its first art contest for guests who utilize our programs. We believe by giving our guests the means and opportunity to share their artistic gifts, we are restoring hope needed to...
View ArticleLenten Reflections 2016
Pope Francis announced the start of an extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy in December, saying he wants to make it evident that the Church’s mission is to be a witness of compassion. Then in January in...
View ArticleMeet Regina: SFCLA Volunteer Spotlight
Many of the 3,503 volunteers who served 21,855 hours at SFC last year were local residents of Southern California. However some were tourists or students from across the globe, dedicated to Serving...
View ArticleMeet Lionel~A True SFCLA Success Story!
Every other Saturday the dedicated members of the Order of Malta serve a fully cooked, hot breakfast to SFCLA’s homeless guests. Equipped with special hygiene kits and socks, this wonderful group of...
View ArticleSFC + UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic
St. Francis Center is grateful to have an ongoing partnership with the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic, providing our underserved guests with high-quality eye care. Last week 9 homeless and extremely-low...
View ArticleEaster Week at SFC!
Easter Sunday is this weekend! Marking the end of the Lenten season, it is a time to gather with friends and family, share a meal and celebrate the blessings of life. At SFC, this is a special time as...
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight-Meet JP!
JP, one of SFC’s most dedicated volunteers, has been Serving Hope to our guests for 2 years. Every week JP makes an hour drive from his home in Hermosa Beach to help distribute groceries to the...
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