Welcome!
St. Francis Neighborhood Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, first founded in Reservoir Hill in 1963. Our mission is to dismantle inequity by cultivating community connections through tailored education and social interventions for West Baltimore. For over 60 years, we have continuously evolved to develop programs in response to present needs.
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Our quality programs are available at no cost for residents of all ages, thanks to our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous supporters like you.
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Fundraisers and community events allow us to cultivate connection, raise awareness, and generate crucial resources in support of our work. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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There are countless ways to get involved with our organization. Check out our volunteer opportunities where you can directly affect those we serve.
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Sharmonique * Power Project ParentI decided to engage with [SFNC] because I needed an aftercare option for my daughter. Once she was accepted and loved going, I had to check it out myself. I’ve been a part of it ever since. The care my daughter gets is unmatched. The staff are very friendly.
Recent Press
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School in Baltimore has significantly reduced chronic absenteeism, dropping rates from 55-65% to around 31%, according to Principal Bettye Adams. The St. Francis Neighborhood Center in Reservoir Hill stepped in to help with providing buses that were previously only used for after-school pickups. The initiative, which serves 88 children across three schools, was made possible through a grant from Maryland's ENOUGH Initiative, part of a record $32 million in state funding for fiscal year 2027.
Angela Miller, Community Engagement Manager at SFNC, talks about our Giving Tree holiday wish list initiative, our 30% increase in youth enrollment, and how the Center is responding to increased need in the community through our food access programs and beyond.
"What makes our organization truly special is the way we center community voice in everything we do. SFNC isn’t just a service provider — we’re a movement powered by relationships, resilience, and a deep belief in the potential of every neighbor. Over the last decade, I’ve led the Center through a historic $10.6 million capital campaign and campus expansion. But more than bricks and mortar, our focus is on building futures. Whether it’s through after-school enrichment, summer internships, food distribution, or advocacy, we’re creating safe spaces where young people are seen, supported, and equipped to lead," says Torbin, Executive Director of St. Francis Neighborhood Center.
