Tidings of Comfort and Joy As the holiday season wraps our community in warmth and togetherness, we at St. Francis Center find ourselves overflowing with gratitude. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to potentially thousands of individuals, families, businesses, and groups who have partnered with us to make this
A Surprise Visit From Santa on the Last Day of School! Holy Family School students have been celebrating the Christmas spirit all month long! From decorating the Christmas tree to the school's Christmas party, complete with cookie decorating and stuffed stockings filled with goodies, to the Christmas Recital, and a surprise visit from Santa, it's
The Hands Behind the Hope Volunteer Spot Light A huge shout-out to our incredible high school Summer Camp leads who show up every day with energy, leadership, and heart! From running enrichment classes to mentoring new volunteers, your dedication sets the tone for a fun, safe, and supportive summer. Thank you for being such
‘Pocket Park’ is in the Works for North Fair Oaks Saint Francis Center in Redwood City, Magical Bridge Foundation Bringing Park to Neighborhood By Ana Mata, Daily Journal Mar 11, 2025 In a collaboration between the Saint Francis Center in Redwood City and the Magical Bridge Foundation, an all-inclusive “pocket park” is in
Holiday Fund: Empowering Communities: St. Francis Center Transforms Lives With Support Services The Almanac By Kate Young and Pam Kelly 12/26/24 Since its inception in 1986, St. Francis Center has played a vital role in building connections within the Redwood City community, serving as a crucial resource for low-income families. By offering essential services
KTVU News reported on the "Nuns on the Bus 'Vote Our Future' Tour," which stopped at St. Francis Center in Redwood City on October 17. Led by NETWORK Advocates, a Catholic Social Justice nonprofit, the two-and-a-half-week, nonpartisan tour encouraged multi-issue voting and a commitment to policies supporting human dignity, the common good, and an
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qspNYJfCF3g Nuns on the Bus "Vote Our Future" Press Conference St. Francis Center Thursday, October 17, 5:30 pm Nuns on the Bus & Friends is a project of NETWORK Advocates, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advocating for policies that advance Catholic Social Justice. Since 1972, NETWORK has been educating, organizing, and lobbying for federal
Nun Takes on Peninsula Housing Crisis Head-on by Building Homes CBS News Bay Area April 12, 2023 In the North Fair Oaks area near Redwood City, Sr. Christina Heltsey is taking the housing crisis on the Peninsula head on. The 67-year-old Dominican nun already runs a private elementary and
Meet The Nun Who Took On a Gang-Ridden Neighborhood and Made It Livable J.K. Dineen, Feb 26, 2023 When the owners of the Hanky Panky Gentlemen's Club closed their San Mateo establishment a few years ago, their first call was to an unlikely neighbor: a red-haired nun named Sister Christina Heltsley. By
Elisse Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBghijwvaoc Elisse uses our Laundry and Shower Services. She is a courageous person, and we are so grateful that she wanted to share a bit of her story. Bay Area Proud segment: https://youtu.be/9r9GccZxMPw This NBC segment called "Bay Area Proud" focuses on the work of the Center and the very significant changes made in the
