By: Joan Scott, Dolby. (Volunteer & Supporter of PHC) I have worked in San Francisco for the past five years, arriving at the Civic Center BART station every day. Over the years I have met countless people who are in need. In need of food, medical care, shelter and in some cases just human contact… Read More
“Without their help, I don’t know where I’d be.” 2018 started with a letter bearing these words, written by a Participant who–through the resources provided by Project Homeless Connect–found success in accomplishing his goals for the coming year. This warmed our hearts, not only because of the kind sentiment expressed in his letter, but because… Read More
“Your work must be very challenging” is a sentiment often expressed when I tell people where I spend my days. But the truth is – there is a privilege to working at a nonprofit aimed at ending homelessness which can make my days much easier than others’. The difference is in the experience of walking… Read More
Dear Donor of Project Homeless Connect, For as many times as I have heard the phrase “words cannot express…”spoken, I never thought I would find myself in the position in which I would actually find myself unable to come up with some words to mark an occasion. When I received the call from Project Homeless… Read More
Sarah was referred to Project Homeless Connect by the San Francisco Office of the Treasurer after she initially reached out to them for support with a parking citation and impound fees. Sarah is a 65 year old disabled senior whose only income is her Social Security, which is a total of $945 a month. Sarah… Read More
Highlights 37 Stylists joined us for the first time from San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology One of our volunteers was also a former participant giving back: “When I was homeless, someone took me to a PHC and you took me to HOT team who put me in hotel and eventually to the studio apt… Read More
Dear Friends, At Project Homeless Connect, we understand that homelessness does not only impact the life of a person without a home, it impacts our entire community. Project Homeless Connect serves San Franciscans by providing care to those experiencing homelessness, supporting anyone at risk of becoming homeless, and working in collaboration with our neighbors, volunteers,… Read More
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” – Volunteers Share Their Experience The highlight of volunteering with PHC was… “…seeing and understanding the purpose and mission of PHC.… Read More
Highlights 68 participants picked up their glasses at our monthly Optical Day 3 evictions prevented by providing participants with financial assistance 3 new amazing volunteers in our office. They will be offering hospitality with dignity to our participants and taking on some admin tasks to help our Resource Specialists spend time on programs How the… Read More
Project Homeless Connect is all about innovation and, when there is a need in the community, doing everything we can to make that service available to those in need. This August, we added a new service to help individuals experiencing homelessness to move forward! In partnership with The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California,… Read More
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