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Sancta Maria House

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Address:
11 Waltham Street
Boston, MA, 02118
United States

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.

Program Type


Homeless Program

Denominational Affiliation


Catholic

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

No