Our full 2018/19 (July 1 – June 30) Annual Report will be available soon. In the meantime, we are proud to share some of our impact results from the last fiscal year! MISSION: Connect people experiencing homelessness and at risk of experiencing homelessness more efficiently to services that are otherwise difficult to access. PROGRAM… Read More
Vera the Dog & her Companion
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
An Impactful 2018
“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
A Thank You Letter to a Donor… from a Participant
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 & a Single Citation
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
Changing Lives through Brighter Smiles
Guest post by Lauren Hodsdon Lauren is a Masters’ candidate in the Public Health Program at Boston University. She recently completed an internship with Project Homeless Connect. Studies show that having poor teeth can lead to poor chances of finding a job, and we also know that 41% of extremely low-income patients do not have proper access… Read More
2015 Breakfast Gala
The 2015 PHC Breakfast Gala was held on December 16, at Dolby Laboratories. Thank you to all of our guests and sponsors! PHC Connector Award Recipients: Supervisor Jane Kim for Outstanding Leadership SF CARES & Reverend Megan Rohrer for Outstanding Service Peter Burns for Outstanding Volunteerism We are grateful for our Gold and Silver… Read More
Provider Connect Recap: Supporting Our Youth
On Wednesday, October 21st, Project Homeless Connect hosted our third Provider Connect event of 2015. This event, Supporting Our Youth, Investing in Our Future, focused on best practices for serving transitional age youth (16 to 24 years old) experiencing homelessness. Homeless youth face disproportionate amounts of violence, criminalization, and diminished resources—all piled on top of… Read More
2015 Volunteer Party
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Volunteer Party on Thursday, October 15! The evening began with refreshments and hearty snacks. Volunteers then participated in a rousing game of get-to-know-you BINGO with an array of prizes. It was amazing to see how enthusiastically and quickly everyone got to know one another! Our Deputy Director Emily Cohen offered a… Read More
Every Day Connect Turns 3
Over the past weekend PHC’s in-office program Every Day Connect (EDC) celebrated its 3rd birthday! EDC was created in 2012 to bridge the gap between quarterly large-scale PHC service events, and the daily needs of our participants. Our team of Resource Specialists works with participants in our office to access life-changing resources. Here are a few… Read More