Highlights
62% of volunteers joined for the very first time
9% have been a PHC volunteer more than 10 times
95% felt their role and activities that day “make a positive impact on the community”
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Volunteers Share Their Experience
The highlight of volunteering with PHC was…
“…seeing and understanding the purpose and mission of PHC. Observing the ways in which the public can help the homeless community in a positive and encouraging environment.”
“…seeing how the community came together to support the homeless population.”
“…working directly with the participants and knowing the services they would receive that day would make a big impact for them.”
“…meeting all of the people who came to PHC for services. It’s rare that we get to connect to those in need one-on-one, and this provided a personal experience for me as a volunteer. I got to really understand the hurdles they have to go through to get basic needs and I really wish I could’ve helped them get more of the services they needed. I’m grateful for having the chance to meet the people I assisted.”
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| PHC 68 Outcomes | |
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| 1198 | Individuals connected to services |
| 50 | Received ACUPUNCTURE treatments |
| 67 | Accessed DENTAL services |
| 116 | Obtained new CALIFORNIA STATE IDs that will help them access additional services |
| 108/147/432 | Received EYE EXAMS, PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, AND READING GLASSES |
| 76 | Got a FLU SHOT |
| 5,912 | Bags of GROCERIES were given to participants (SF-Marin Food Bank) |
| 42 | Received a HEARING TEST |
| 110 | Were vaccinated against HEPATITIS A |
| 72 | HIV/STI/Hepatitis C tests performed |
| 138 | Received information on HOUSING & SHELTER |
| 44 | Were counseled about LEGAL issues |
| 35 | MASSAGES were performed |
| 123 | Accessed MEDICAL services and connected with local primary care physicians who offered follow up appointments |
| 130 | Accessed NEEDLE EXCHANGE services |
| 49 | Received PODIATRY services |
| 250 | Accessed SAFER SEX EDUCATION & SUPPLIES |
| 19 | TB Tests were performed |
| 16 | WHEELCHAIRS & WALKERS were repaired |
| 200 | Sprint DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALLS made to family and friends |
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