Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term that loosely translates to “humanness.” It is the idea that what you do to another you are doing to yourself. Every day we at Project Homeless Connect strive to impart this philosophy in our practice and service. Why Ubuntu? It troubles me as a human being, and an experienced social worker,… Read More
My name is Erica Clifford and I am one of two new staff members working at Project Homeless Connect through Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC). LVC involves a year of service work at a specific nonprofit organization. LVC contracts with many nonprofit organizations across the United States, but all of these organizations are involved in some type… Read More
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) has recently launched a new approach to making a house into a home for our program participants. For those who come through the doors of PHC, transitioning into a new housing situation is an important step, and now there is a new way for supporters to be involved in that process.… Read More
Send your gently worn hoodies & jackets to PHC! This year, Project Homeless Connect is hosting our annual Hoodies for the Homeless drive. With your support, this year can be the most successful drive yet! To commemorate 10 years of community connections, we want each of our participants to leave our December event with something… Read More
The 25 Cities Initiative is a national effort by the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to end homelessness among our nation’s veterans. This national model mobilizes communities across the country to change the way to serve homeless veterans and moves to a rapid assessment and… Read More
A few weeks ago, we met George. He’s a middle-aged guy who still has a lot of life ahead of him, but who has also had some bad luck. See, George is currently homeless and staying at a local San Francisco homeless shelter. When he first came into the PHC office, all he wanted was a hygiene kit and someone to… Read More
PHC is participating in Step Up to the Plate again this year, bringing you an opportunity to cheer on our Giants AND give back to PHC at the same time! PHC & the SF Giants invite you, your family, and your friends to an evening dedicated to raising awareness and funds for those San Franciscans living… Read More
On behalf of The Mayor’s Office of HOPE, we would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming LGBTQ Homelessness Policy Forum: Date: Monday, June 16, 2014 Time: 12:00pm to 5:00pm Location: San Francisco LGBTQ Community Center, 1800 Market Street, Ceremonial Room Their mission for this policy forum is to leave with a better understanding of… Read More
Do you love volunteering with PHC? Do you want another great way to give back to your community? Assist at the SF Pathways to Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, June 7th at the Bill Graham Auditorium! Where: The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (99 Grove St between Polk & Larkin) When: Saturday, June 7th; volunteer shift begins at… Read More
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