La Maison Nazareth is proud to announce the appointment of Pierre Richard Francois as its new Executive Director.
Trained as a physician in Cuba, Mr. Francois recently completed a Master’s in Health Services Management at the Université de Moncton, graduating with academic distinction.
Originally from Haiti, Mr. Francois and his family chose Canada as a place of refuge in response to growing social unrest in their home country. “Canada has a long-standing tradition of humanitarian collaboration with Haiti,” he says. “I’ve always been impressed by the compassion and solidarity that define Canada’s approach to helping others.”
With extensive international experience in healthcare, including in Burkina Faso and Belgium, Mr. Francois brings both a global perspective and a deep commitment to addressing the social determinants of health, particularly homelessness. This led him naturally to La Maison Nazareth – an essential shelter in Moncton for people experiencing homelessness..
Mission of Maison Nazareth Inc.
To provide a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment for people experiencing homelessness, while offering tailored services and guidance that support their reintegration, overall health, and long-term stability.
“Each person facing homelessness has a unique story. Our role is to adapt our services to the complexity and diversity of that reality. My goal is to support a motivated and compassionate team in the face of a growing crisis, and to work together toward practical and humane solutions.”
Mr. Francois emphasizes the need for greater community engagement and encourages public participation in Trivthon, La Maison Nazareth’s flagship fundraising event, which takes place this year on September 27th, 2025. Registration is now open at:
🔗 https://www.canadahelps.org/fr/organismesdebienfaisance/maison-nazareth-inc/events/trivthon-2025/
He also calls on volunteers to get involved, stating that every effort counts in the fight against homelessness. “Each year, we help hundreds of people regain their dignity, rebuild their health, and find stability—whether through housing, reconnecting with family, or receiving the physical and mental healthcare they need.”
Mr. Francois is committed to putting his expertise to work with the society’s most vulnerable and intends to collaborate closely with other shelters, community organizations, and all levels of government. He also plans to analyze the deeper root causes of homelessness to help improve and adapt the services provided by the Maison Nazareth Inc.
