Saint Francis Catholic Worker House of Hospitality

Formed: 1974 Established: 1974

This page last updated:3/13/2012

Chicago, Illinois,

United States

We're a bunch of organic-goat-cheese-eating, bicycle-riding, recycling, composting, anarchal pacifists sharing our home with people who have lost theirs. We try to live simply, but it's hard when we dumpster Chicago's finest.

We align ourselves with various struggles for social justice on a local, national, and global level. Our neighborhood is ethnically, economically, and psychologically diverse, and we're just four blocks from Lake Michigan.

Our house started over 35 years ago in the Catholic Worker tradition, but followers of any, all, or none of the above religions are welcomed. Members of the decision-making community, i.e., "workers," generally work outside the house part-time and are around the house at other times to do hospitality, collect food and stuff, fix things, etc. Visitors are always welcome.

Website: http://www.stfrancisworker.weebly.com

Contact:

4652 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60640-5039 United States
Phone: 773-561-5073 (4pm-9pm Daily)

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Former/Other Names: St Francis House of Hospitality/ Northside Sanctuary

This page last updated:3/13/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visitors are very welcome! We are always looking to expand our volunteer base, and would love to meet anyone who might be interested. Lately, we try to have a community dinner together most Monday evenings at 6:00 -- new people often drop by, and it would be a perfect opportunity to come and see the house. Give us a call, or visit our website for other events and information.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 12 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (as needed hours/month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 1	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Prohibited (Because of the folks who receive hospitality, St. Francis House operates as a) Tobacco Use: Used Often (Smoking is only allowed out of doors)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (All practices are welcomed and encouraged)

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