Father Bill Francis had a way with people. He effortlessly drew them into supportive communities where they could discover their gifts and put them at the service of others. A strong personality, when he saw potential in someone, he expressed it, encouraged it, and took action to bring it forth. Project Hope does the same for families mired in poverty or facing homelessness.
Father Bill inspired hope. To continue that legacy we have established a Community of Hope Fund in his name. Monies donated to that fund will support the costs of our serving the people of his parish, Holy Family, when they need a partner to help them move up and out of poverty.
We will make an annual appeal for the Community of Hope Fund and expend those monies on a designee who can benefit from our programs. We look forward to sharing stories with you each year of how Project Hope extended a helping hand in Fr. Bill's name.
If you would like to donate to the Father Bill Community of Hope Fund, please send a check made payable to Project Hope, writing Community of Hope in the memo line to:
Sister Margaret Leonard
Project Hope
550 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
You can also make your donation online.
In Memory of
The Reverend Monsignor William Francis
1932-2006
Father Bill
Urban Pastor
Your love of the poor,
your ability to inspire & encourage potential
is a legacy that lives on
at Project Hope
A reception held in his honor was held on April 9, 2007. View the photo featured in the Dorchester Reporter.
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