Join the Hayes Valley Farm on Sunday May 5th for their final event. It’s a free family event that will feature music, face painting, worm and composting workshops, and much more. It runs from 11am to 3pm at the Fell Street entrance. To learn more email: kids@hayesvaleyfarm.com.
The Hayes Valley Farm has transformed our neighborhood and City, creating a generation of urban farmers. Come celebrate this amazing success!
Today Streets of San Francisco (SoSF) Bike Tours, the latest pop-up at the Proxy Project, is celebrating their launch party from 5pm-8pm. SoSF officially opens on June 15th and will offer bike tours and rentals. This is a unique opportunity to meet the owners and learn more about this welcome addition to the neighborhood.
They are located at 385 Linden Street (at Octavia). You can learn more at http://www.sosfbiketours.com or RSVP directly to info@sosfbiketours.com.
Save the Date!
Urban Services YMCA’s
10th Annual Wine Event & Silent Auction
Friday, May 11th 2012
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Zephyr Showroom
2277 Alameda Street
San Francisco, CA
Come join us for our 10th Annual Spring Benefit and Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit our community based programs that impact the lives of 1,000 youth and families each day.
There will be great wines, amazing auction items, and wonderful food for all to enjoy!
Urban Services YMCA
1426 Fillmore St Suite 204
San Francisco, California 94115
Today our neighbors in the Lower Haight are hosting a block party on Haight Street, between Fillmore and Webster. Local merchants will offer a variety of things for sale, including BBQ, root beer floats, art, leather goods, and records. There will also be live music throughout the day.
The block party runs from 12PM to 4PM. You can learn more details and RSVP through the event page.
Come to Koshland Park from 11AM to 2PM on February 11th for a Garden Workday!
Beyond the Blaze
Friday, Jan. 20th, 2012
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Beyond the Blaze is a benefit for the 60 residents on Pierce Street who lost their homes in the Western Addition’s five-alarm fire in December. Sponsored by the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association and Scoutmob, this event will take place on Friday, January 20th, 2012 at St. Cyprian’s (Turk St and Lyon).
This is a collaborative effort between musicians, community members, neighborhood associations, local merchants and other community sponsors; it will run from 6:30PM-10PM and is poised to be one for the books. Highly acclaimed sister resturauants NOPA and Nopalito, and soon-to-be Western Addition neighbor Bi-rite, will donate food for the cause. Speakeasy Brewery & Rolling Rock have generously donated beer for the occasion and Green Barrel as well as Matching 1/2 will be present serving wine and coffee respectively. Raffle tickets featuring prizes from local merchants will be available for purchase at the event.
With a line-up of diverse local musicians including Gaucho Gypsy Jazz Band, Even Taylor, Conspiracy of Beards and The Sundance Kids (more to be announced), there’s something for everyone.
Attendees can also expect free bike parking (please bring a lock).
HOLIDAY RESOURCES 2011
CITY TEAM MINISTRIES
164 – 6th St/Mission St
S F, CA 94103
(415) 861-8688 Main Mon-Fri, 8:30-5
(415) 861-8687 Fax
Mon-Fri, 8:30-5
Walk in
-Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need on Thanksgiving Day. Registration begins at 1pm and dinner starts at 2 to 5pm. Also offers Christmas meals on Christmas Day. Registration begins at 11am, and meals are served from 12-3pm.
Mon-Fri, 8:30-5 (Office); Tues-Fri, 6:00pm, Sat, 5:30pm (Dinner);
Sat, 12pm-3pm (Clinic)
MUNI – 14 Mission, 27 Bryant, Market St lines. BART – Powell St Station.
FILL UP AMERICA
1080 Folsom St/7th st
One Taste Urban Retreat Center
S F, CA 94103
(510) 689-6384 Main
http://www.fillupamerica.org
Service hours:Mon-Fri, 8:30-10
Intake procedure:Toy – apply by phone. Holiday meals – walk in
-Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to anyone in need on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day from 12p-3p.
Gifts/Toys,
MUNI – 12 Folsom, 14 Mission, 30 Stockton, 45 Union Stockton, 75 Van Ness
FREE THE NEED
21st or 25th St./ Treat Ave
Jose Coronado Playground
S F, CA 94110
(415) 587-6685 Main Hours vary
http://www.freetheneed.org
Fri, 11-1:30
Walk in on distribution days
Additional language Spanish
-Thanksgiving food basket to anyone in need on November 18th, 2011 from 12 noon-1.
No intake application is necessary.
Baskets are distributed on a first come, first served basis until all baskets are gone.
Baskets are distributed at:25th St. and Treat Ave.
Call for date and time for Christmas Baskets.
Fri, 11-1:30
MUNI: 12 Folsom, 27 Bryant, 48 Quintara,
67 Bernal Heights; BART: 24th St Station
GLIDE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GLIDE FOUNDATION
330 Ellis St/Taylor st
S F, CA 94102
(415) 674-6000 Main Mon-Fri, 9-5
(415) 674-6032 Rent Assistance Intake Mon-Fri, 10-5
(415) 674-6033 Shelter Reservation Daily, 7am-11am
(415) 885-8512 Fax
http://www.glide.org
Mon-Fri, 9-5
Walk in
-Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
Thanksgiving is served on 11/24/2011, 7am – 8:30am Breakfast,
9am – 2pm Dinner. Christmas meals are served on 12/25/2011, 7am – 8:30am Breakfast, 9am – 2pm Dinner, and Prime Rib Luncheon on 12/24/2011 from 11-2pm
Offers- a Christmas Grocery Bag Giveaway on 12/16/2011 from 7:30am-12:30pm. There will be a line.
Each bag contains fresh poultry, potatoes, bread, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, beans, and vegetables. There is no sign up, but quality is limited. This is a first come first served.
Toys are distributed to any child in need (age 12 and under) the week before the holiday in a first come first-served basis. All children are welcome, but parents must accompany children in order to receive a toy.
Toy distribution on December 20th, 2011, from 9-11am.
Anyone with a special need (frail elderly, people with disabilities) will be assisted at the head of the line. Toy distribution – All children (age birth-12) welcomed, child must be accompanied by a parent
Services:Christmas Baskets, Christmas MealsSite hours:Monday-Friday, 9-5; Mon-Thurs, 10-5 (HIV testing)
MUNI – Market St lines, 27 Bryant. BART – Powell St Station
HOMELESS PRENATAL PROGRAM
2500 – 18th St/Potrero Ave
S F, CA 94110
(415) 546-6756 Main
(415) 546-6778 Fax
http://www.homelessprenatal.org
Hours:New Client Intake: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9-5
Intake procedure:Apply by phone for an intake assessment
Additional language Spanish
Thanksgiving baskets to their clients, and also takes new clients during the holidays so they can get enrolled. Also offers an early Christmas dinner. Call for location and time. Gifts will be given out at the dinner.
Eligibility:Family has child(ren) age 17 or under and a social security card
Services:Christmas Meals for Families, Thanksgiving Baskets for Families
Mon-Fri, 9-5; (Closed 1st Fri of each month);
New Client Intake: Mon, Wed, Thurs, 9-11; Mon, Tues, Wed, 1-3
MUNI – 8 San Bruno, 33 Stanyan. BART – 16th St Mission Station
LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES
Programs and services specifically for the holiday season
701 Sutter St /Larkin st
SF, CA 94109
(415) 673-0911 Main Mon-Fri, 9-5
(800) 447-8223 TTY Lark Inn-Emergency Shelter for Overage Youth
(800) 669-6196 Information and Referral 24 hours daily
(415) 749-3838 Fax
http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org
Mon-Fri, 9-4
Additional language :Spanish
Walk in
Provides a holiday lunch for homeless and runaway street youth (ages 12-24) at
1142 Sutter St (cross st Larkin St), 12 noon-3 on Thanksgiving Day.
Gives out clothing, Muni tokens, Laundry money and to-go lunches.
Mon-Fri, 9-5
MUNI – 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 19 Polk, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness/Mission
MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY QUEEN OF PEACE SHELTER
55 Sadowa St/San Jose Ave
S F, CA 94112
(415) 586-3449
Mon-Fri, 8-12 and 3-6
Walk in
-Meal to anyone who comes on Thanksgiving Day from 2:30-4:30 at 3215 Cesar chavez St
MUNI – 15 Third, 24 Divisadero, 54 Felton, M Oceanview
POTRERO HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
953 De Haro St/Southern Height Ave
S F, CA 94107
(415) 826-8080 Main
(415) 826-5252 Fax
Mon-Fri, 9-5
Walk in
-Christmas meal for anyone who comes on 12/21/2011 from 11-1. Also gives out toys Families with child(ren) age 13 or younger. Toys will be distributed on 12/22/2011 from 10-12. The child must also show up with a parent to receive toys.
Eligibility:None for meals; Toys – Low income family with child(ren) (age 13 or under)
Meals, Holiday Gifts/Toys for Low Income and Families
Monday-Friday, 9-5 (Office); Monday- Friday, 8:30pm-10pm (Programs)
MUNI – 19 Polk
SAN FRANCISCO RESCUE MISSION
230 Jones St
S F, CA 94102
(415) 292-1770 Main Mon-Fri, 10-5
(415) 292-1771 Fax
http://www.sf911.com
Mon-Fri, 10-5 (Office); Mon-Fri, 10-12pm (Brunch); 4-5pm (Dinner)
Intake procedure:Thanksgiving and Christmas meals – walk in;
Toys – apply by phone 415-738-2536
Additional languages:Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin); Spanish
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to anyone on Nov/12 and Dec/10 from 9-2 and also on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 9-2. Offers Christmas toys to children age 17 or under.
Mon-Fri, 10-5 (Office); Mon-Fri, 1-4 (Pantry); Mon-Fri, 10-12pm (Brunch); 4-5pm (Dinner)
MUNI – 27 Bryant, 31 Balboa
ST. ANTHONY DINING ROOM
45 Jones St/Golden Gate Ave
SF, CA 94102
(415) 241-2600 Main
http://www.stanthonysf.org
Hours:General Program: Mon-Fri, 9a-5p
Walk in
-Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 10:15am to 1:35pm for seniors 60 and older, people with disabilities, and families with children.
All other guests are served starting at 11:30 am.
Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5p
TENDERLOIN TASTY
1187 Franklin St/Geary Blvd;enter from Starr King Way
SF, CA 94109
(415) 584-3252 Main
Walk in
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for anyone on
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 1pm-4pm at
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH at 1187 Franklin St
RAPHAEL HOUSE
Provides emergency shelter and case management for families, single parents with children and pregnant women in last month of pregnancy
1065 Sutter St
SF, CA 94109
(415) 474-4621 Main
(415) 474-7020 Fax
http://www.raphaelhouse.org
Fees:Program fees paid on a monthly basis which is 30% of monthly income, 50% after expenses into savings. No one denied service due to inability to pay
Service hours:Mon-Fri, 8-6
Intake procedure:Apply by phone for an appointment with a Case Manager
Additional language :Spanish
Payment source:Cash
-Offers a number of services and resources to our families, one of which is shelter. Parents are responsible for completing action plans that are jointly developed in weekly case management meetings which focus on both short-term and long-term family goals.
-Provides Work Force Development Workshops, ESL tutoring, parenting classes, financial literacy seminars and mental health services to both Residential and Aftercare clients.
-Average length of stay is 6 months, this time limit is on a case-by-case basis.
-We provide services to single parent and two-parent families with children. Pregnant women are eligible in their last month of pregnancy.
-Our goal is to break the cycle of homelessness and provide families with skills and resources that they can apply to achieve independence.
-This is not an emergency shelter or safe house.
Wait for application:No waiting list maintained, must apply phone daily for availability of services
No wait if space is available. Apply by phone daily for availability
Eligibility:Single parent (man or woman with children), two-parent family with children, or pregnant woman in last month of pregnancy
Services:Clothing, , Homeless Shelter for Families with Children, Toy/Game
Mon-Sun, 8-6
MUNI – 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 19 Polk, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness/Mission
BEETS is a green job training program for 15-19 year olds, primarily living in the Western Addition of San Francisco. The program provides structured internships and occupational training, for young people with barriers to employment, through a variety of workshops, field trips, and hands-on experiences. Attend workshops on Resume Building, Interviewing, Cover Letter Writing, and Finding a Job. Gain handson experience working in community gardens and parks. Assist with CommunityGrows garden and cooking classes for elementary-aged youth, and more.
To request an application contact:
Lisa DroginBEETS Program
Coordinatorbeets@communitygrows.org {preferred}
415.320-957
