Who We Serve
Our commitment
A Message from the Don Francesco Family
Our family believes that lasting change begins with opportunity.
The Don Francesco Family Foundation was established to support individuals and families navigating difficult life transitions.
We invest in workforce development, education, and community-based support to help people move toward stability, self-sufficiency, and renewed purpose.
Communities in transition
Who We Serve
We support individuals and families facing real barriers to stability, including unemployment, housing insecurity, and limited access to resources.
We focus on communities that are often underserved and navigating critical transitions, where access to the right support can make a meaningful difference.
Second chance pathways
Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Reentering society after incarceration can be challenging, often involving limited access to employment, training, and stable support systems.
The Foundation prioritizes support for programs and organizations that help individuals:
- Develop employable skills
- Access workforce training and certification
- Receive mentoring and reentry guidance
- Build pathways toward stable employment and reduced recidivism
Our goal is to support successful reintegration and long-term self-sufficiency through responsible, community-based solutions.
Inclusive support
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Displaced Youth
We also support LGBTQ-related causes and individuals who have experienced homelessness, displacement, or instability, including youth and families in crisis.
Our focus includes programs that address:
- Homelessness prevention and housing stability
- Safety and shelter resources
- Health education and HIV testing
- Access to healthcare services
- Temporary assistance during periods of crisis
- Counseling and supportive services
We prioritize inclusive, non-discriminatory programs that are open to the public and aligned with our charitable mission.
Guiding principles
Our Approach
Across all communities we serve, our work is grounded in principles that ensure meaningful, lasting impact:
- Treat every individual with dignity and respect
- Operate with transparency and accountability
- Partner with experienced, trusted organizations
- Focus on long-term outcomes, not temporary fixes
