St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families


Will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007
At this event, we hope to not only raise awareness of who we are and what we do but also to raise the funding we need to ensure the future of the Shelter. You’ll have the opportunity to bid on some wonderful auction items, enjoy live music and a great meal, meet Master of Ceremonies and news personality Pat Ciarrocchi, and even sponsor items that will go directly to families starting their new lives.

If you would like more information or are interested in attending the celebration please email Lisa Worthy at lisaw3@comcast.net.

What we do…
We use the Personal Management Program which teaches self esteem and self reliance through money management, housing and home care.

We offer free childcare to working parents.

We offer Parent Support Classes.

We provided case management, employment assistance and budget advice to our residents.


What you can do…
Volunteer your time and talent to the Shelter.

Make a financial gift to support the Shelter’s mission.

Annually support ongoing needs for residents.

Consider making an extra mortgage payment to the shelter for those who wish to have that expense one day.

Support the Shelter’s partnering organizations.


You can help make this event extraordinary in several ways:
Plan on attending the celebration, and spread the word to family and friends who may want to support the Shelter and its work.

Donate an item for the auction, or ask a retailer with whom you do business to donate.

The next time you write a check for your mortgage, consider sending a donation to St. Mary’s—to help families who hope to have a mortgage someday.

Keep the Shelter—and the families it serves—in your prayers.


To help support St. Mary's Francisican Shelter please download the Sponsorship Form and mail to St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter,
209 Emmett Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460

If you would like to make a monetary donation please click here.

You can also make a donation to St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter that can go directly to a family starting their New Beginning. Please download the Housewarming Registry Form to choose the housewarming gift(s) you would like us to purchase, and then return this form with a check totaling those items to St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter,
209 Emmett Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460

We hope to see you on October 19th and thank you for your anticipated support of St. Mary’s.




Sr. Christine Kranichfeld, osf
Executive Director


Committee Members
Marcheta Antellocy
Lynn Bevevino
Mary Ann Bursich*
Bob DiSciullo*
Maureen Fendrick
Lisa Ginn
Chuck Hardy*
Susan Marshall
Christine Martinelli
Kim McGowan
Ellen McNeill*
Kim Morgan
Suzanne Nastase
Cindy New
Shari Rex
Sharon Spaeder
Kristy Syrek
Fawn Suib
Meg Veno
Heidi VanderWaal
Lisa Worthy*

*Denotes Board Members

St. Marys Franciscan Shelter
St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter, 209 Emmett Street, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460 p: 610.933.3097
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