Welcome to the St. Francis Shelter Community
601 E. Ft Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ
Located on the Sacred Heart Parish Campus
"Caring for the homeless, one person at a time"
Our Vision
To follow in the footsteps of St. Francis by reaching out to our neighbors in need with compassion, respect and kindness to ease their burden, one valued person at a time.
Our Mission
Our mission at St. Francis Shelter is to bring homeless men together to live in community and, assisted by volunteers, to offer a variety of services to those in need in the local Tucson area.
Our Services
Food Pantry
Summer Cooling Center
Shower Truck Wednesday
The All-Saints Transitional Housing
Special Announcements
Fr. Gregory Boyle SJ
St. Francis Shelter welcomes Fr Gregory Boyle, SJ, to the Sacred Heart Parish at 601 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 on March 24, 2023 at 5:30pm.
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Thirty years ago, Fr Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, a community outreach program in the LA area aimed to give former gang members a second chance to reintegrate into society. Over these years, the program has helped 7800 community clients, removed 3000 tattoos, and has seen support from 24 therapists to give clients the best opportunity for reintegration.
Tattoos on the Heart
In Boyle's hit novel, he reminds us that no life is less valuable than any another. Through this collection of parables, each chapter discusses a different gang member or former member, and the valuable lessons that can be learned from each of these individuals. Boyle is able to illustrate that even the most seasoned gang-members can be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society simply through displays of kindness and decency. The underlying message of the collection serves to show how much change can be brought through connection, love, and compassion for all people.
Get Involved with St. Francis Shelter
Get Involved
Are you passionate about helping others? We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team! Email us at volunteer@stfrancisshelteraz.com to volunteer!
Thank You
Whether you support us through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we greatly appreciate your time and kindness.
St. Francis Shelter Thanks You!