Programs for Unhoused People by

Simply The Basics

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 18:38:54 UTC

“Simply the Basics aims to make hygiene more Equitable and Accessible for everyone. As such, we have launched the first large-scale Hygiene Bank in the nation.”

Providing products like toothbrushes, soaps, socks, and other day-to-day products that are often taken for granted. A standard volunteering experience is assembling these products into bags to be handed out.

Resources:

Burrito Project SF

25senancurley — 2024-11-15 18:43:16 UTC

BURRITO PROJECT

A volunteer-run group dedicated to making and delivering burritos to those facing hunger or living on the street. All donations go directly to buying ingredients and supplies to support our mission of bringing people together to make a difference.

Time: Every LAST Monday of the month

Delivery of Burritos: Area surrounding Martin De Porres House Foundation

https://burritoprojectsf.org/

Operation Dignity

25brianamancuso — 2024-11-15 18:47:15 UTC

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Volunteers Must be 18+

Targeted at veterans in Alameda County

Mobile Outreach Program

Basic supplies like hygiene products and food
Providing long-term services in housing, documentation, healthcare, etc.

Also, provides housing in the form of community cabins and permanent supportive housing.

For volunteering interest:

development@operationdignity.org

To send supplies off a wish-list:

https://operationdignity.org/how-you-can-help/our-wish-list/

Information:

(510) 287 – 8465

info@operationdignity.org

Coalition On Homelessness

2024-11-15 18:48:07 UTC

Coalition On Homelessness

Bay Area Rescue Mission

2024-11-15 18:55:45 UTC

Bay Area Rescue Mission offers a clean, safe place to sleep as well as a yearlong program to help adults get back into a functional, productive life.

One-time and scheduled recurring and group volunteering; collection drives and internships are available. More information on our website or email volunteers@BayAreaRescue.org.

La Casa De Las Madres

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 18:58:28 UTC

“The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We give survivors the tools to transform their lives. We seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence.”

La Casa De Las Madres

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Volunteering

Abode Services

25brianamancuso — 2024-11-15 18:59:21 UTC

12+ to Volunteer

Abode provides services to un-housed people through “ job training, parenting classes, financial literacy, computer training, case management, health education, activities” and much more.

Possible tasks for volunteers include

serving on our Board of Directors,
serving on committees
preparing and serving meals,
tutoring and leading children’s activities,
helping to sort and store donated items,
performing light cleaning,
performing yard work and other maintenance,
providing office and front desk support,
helping out during the holidays,

assisting staff at special events,

Volunteer Form:

https://abode.org/volunteer-signup-form

Homeless Prenatal Program

2024-11-15 19:00:20 UTC

Founded in 1989, HPP is a nationally-recognized family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families, particularly mothers motivated by pregnancy and parenthood, to find within themselves the strength and confidence they need to transform their lives.

Beyond Emancipation

2024-11-15 19:04:38 UTC

B:E provides a range of supportive programs designed to help former foster and probation youth overcome their challenges, mitigate risks, and make healthy, successful transitions to adulthood and independent living.

Three-six-month minimum volunteer commitment: adult education tutor, resume writing assistant. Short-term or one-time volunteer opportunities: Garden planting, Mother’s Day celebration volunteer, data/office administrative assistant, grants and fund development researcher.

info@beyondemancipation.org

510-667-7696

San Francisco Housing Development Corp

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 19:08:13 UTC

“Founded in 1988 by a group of visionary African American community leaders and their allies, SFHDC’s purpose from day one has been to stem the tide of displacement that has disproportionately affected communities of color.”

San Francisco Housing Development Corporation - Donate

Fillmore Black-led Marketplace Fundraiser - Donate

Building Futures

2024-11-15 19:10:23 UTC

Building Futures helps people affected by homelessness and domestic violence by operating a safe house, emergency shelters and a permanent housing site and offering rental assistance.

Work with children served by emergency shelters and domestic violence safe house, donate meals, provide building maintenance, crisis line operations, administrative duties.

510-357-0205, ext. 206

Larkin Street Youth Services

2024-11-15 19:12:13 UTC

Founded in 1984, we’ve helped over 80,000 young adults in San Francisco by providing a continuum of healthcare, housing, employment, and education services.

As San Francisco’s largest nonprofit provider for young people experiencing homelessness, we are supported by private donors including foundations, corporations, and individuals, as well as government funding. We’re also part of the movement to end youth homelessness on a national scale through policy partnerships with national organizations and fellow nonprofits.

Building Opportunities For Self Sufficiency

2024-11-15 19:13:05 UTC

Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency provides housing, employment, mental health and violence prevention services.

Current volunteer opportunities (click for more information & how to apply: https://www.self-sufficiency.org/volunteer).

info@self-sufficiency.org

510-649-1930, ext. 1008

3rd St. Youth Center & Clinic

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 19:13:40 UTC

“3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic is a community-based nonprofit centered in Bayview Hunters Point that serves young people, ages 12-27, living across San Francisco. Our youth want to finish high school and go to college, have fun with their friends, get jobs and have their own apartments, and work toward fulfilling careers. Like all young people, they are resilient and strong but need the guidance of caring and safe adults to make responsible decisions about their health, wellness, and futures.”

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Dorothy Day House

25brianamancuso — 2024-11-15 19:18:59 UTC

Provides shelter, services, and resources to unhoused people in Berkeley.

Volunteering tasks include:

Meal prep
Organizing community closet of supplies
Assisting grassroots outreach
Help with the summer teen program
Volunteer at their thrift shop

Info:

info@dorothydayhouse.org

Volunteer page:

https://www.dorothydayhouse.org/volunteer

SF Marin Food Bank

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 19:28:51 UTC

“To truly end hunger, we cannot only address the hunger we see today, but we must tackle its root causes to create a more just and equitable society. Together with our communities, partners, participants, and supporters, we are co-creating solutions that provide food, reduce barriers, increase access, and change policies. Our three-year strategic roadmap reimagines how food insecurity is addressed through community empowerment, increased advocacy, and focus on root causes.”

This is in multiple locations across the bay

Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

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https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/

The Glide Foundation

25senancurley — 2024-11-15 19:29:25 UTC

“The Health Empowerment & Access Team is dedicated to empowering individuals and improving health outcomes for people with substance use and/or mental health concerns, many of whom are homeless or marginally housed.”

Services include:

Overdose prevention
Access to syringes + Narcan
Harm reduction education
HIV, STI, HCV testing
Providing food

Info

info@glide.org

Volunteer Calander:

https://sfglide.my.salesforce-sites.com/default/mainpage

Care Through Touch Institute, Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA

2024-11-15 19:29:54 UTC

Care Through Touch's mission is to promote healing through human connection. They create safe environments to enable both practitioners and recipients to be in touch with the systemic issues that cause and perpetuate trauma and violence in the lives of those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Caring touch is a radical act of justice and love that carries the potential of birthing a renewed sense of dignity and reverence for the whole person, body, mind, heart and soul.

Seeking: publicity / designing flyers/ graphic designers, event planning, fundraising, certified massage therapists and students trained in a variety of touch modalities: acupressure, Reiki, healing touch, reflexology, and others, research partners (e.g. impact of healing touch), drivers for marginally housed seniors (groceries, rent/bill payments, medical appointments), laundering of massage towels & pillowcases, sound healers, yoga Instructors, massage therapists, Tai Chi teachers, acupuncturists, musicians and guided meditation facilitators who are interested in helping care for our volunteers during our care community meetings.

SF Marin Food Bank

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 19:30:07 UTC

“To truly end hunger, we cannot only address the hunger we see today, but we must tackle its root causes to create a more just and equitable society. Together with our communities, partners, participants, and supporters, we are co-creating solutions that provide food, reduce barriers, increase access, and change policies. Our three-year strategic roadmap reimagines how food insecurity is addressed, through community empowerment, increased advocacy, and focus on root causes.”

This is in multiple locations across the bay

Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

Donate

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

SF Marin Food Bank

25minasimmons — 2024-11-15 19:31:03 UTC

“To truly end hunger, we cannot only address the hunger we see today, but we must tackle its root causes to create a more just and equitable society. Together with our communities, partners, participants, and supporters, we are co-creating solutions that provide food, reduce barriers, increase access, and change policies. Our three-year strategic roadmap reimagines how food insecurity is addressed, through community empowerment, increased advocacy, and focus on root causes.”

This is in multiple locations across the bay

Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

Donate

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank