Our impact

Empowering Lives, Strengthening Community, Inspiring Hope.

THE CENTER OF IT ALL SINCE 1972

At St. Francis Community Center, we measure success not by numbers alone but by the lives we touch and the community we strengthen. Since 1972, we have been a cornerstone of Southern Ocean County, providing critical support, programs, and services that empower individuals and families to overcome obstacles and thrive. Your generous contributions make this possible, and together, we are making a lasting difference.

Impact Highlights

Empowering Lives

Provided essential care and counseling services to 3,020 senior citizens.

  • Equipped 310 individuals aged 16-75 with job-readiness skills through training programs.

  • Offered year-round childcare for families working in the local tourism industry, supporting LBI and Southern Ocean County communities.

Nourishing Families

  • Ensured food security for 250 families with weekly support throughout the year.

  • Shared holiday warmth through Thanksgiving meals for 250 families and Christmas gifts for over 600 children and 250 families.

Supporting Mental Well-Being

Delivered crucial counseling services to over 5,000 individuals facing mental health challenges, abuse, assault, and perinatal needs.

Impact Highlights

  • Supporting sexual abuse survivors with 24/7 hotline assistance and ER accompaniment.

  • Providing food security for 280 families monthly and 500 families during holiday drives.

  • Empowering parents through successful parenting programs.

  • Offering low-income family counseling, with over 5,000 sessions provided this year.

  • Helping children thrive through licensed pre-school, extended-day programs, and summer camps.

  • Caring for seniors, serving over 3,000 residents aged 60+ with supportive services.

  • Funding workforce training and education for 250 clients.

  • Easing financial burdens with energy, rent, and auto assistance for 150 clients.

  • Creating opportunities for fitness and recreation programs for all ages, with scholarships available.

  • Strengthening community through volunteer opportunities and outreach.

Together, we can continue changing lives in Southern Ocean County. Donate today!

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Hear it from others we help

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I Thank ALL The Staff at St. Francis Community Center on Long Beach Island for doing a Great Job helping people and their families in need with their Food Bank and many other services. Thank You!

- Bill H.

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It was my first time at the food pantry and they were great! Nice friendly staff and helped me out in a time of need!

-Debeborah C.

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St. Francis has been such an amazing support to the community for as long as I have been around ❤they have helped many families in many ways.

-Christine H.

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