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Sancta Maria House, Boston, Massachusetts

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Address: 11 Waltham Street   
Boston, Massachusetts    02118 United States
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Mission Statement


Our mission is to provide a concrete example of Christ's love, by offering shelter, refreshments, clothing and referrals for needy women in a peaceful and compassionate homelike atmosphere.

Description


Sancta Maria House is a 10-bed shelter for homeless women in the South End of Boston, with more than 3,000 women staying overnight each year. It is drug-free and alcohol-free. Women can stay for 7 nights from 7 pm to 8 am each month. We have been in operation for 37 years, and are run entirely by volunteers with only private funding. We offer a safe haven with nourishment for body and soul.

Organizational Statement of Faith


We are a Roman Catholic organization affliliated with the Legion of Mary, a lay apostolate.


Local Affiliation




Program Type:


Homeless Program

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?


No

Types of Opportunities:


Primary Opportunity Types:
Local Volunteer Opportunities

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