Aisha’s foundation for stability
Across the country, family homelessness is on the rise, climbing 39% nationally in a single year. Here in San Francisco, the Point-In-Time (PIT) count recorded a 94% […]
Updates to our Board of Directors
– Raphael House is in a wonderful season of expansion. Our first families have moved into our renovated third floor, and we are excited to say that […]
Welcome to our Board of Directors, Suzanne Baird!
Suzanne’s journey started with technology, working in games and VFX, which led her to her first big break into feature films – Starship Troopers. Over the years, […]
Thank you, Tom!
Dear Raphael House supporters, After nearly four years as our Board Chair, Tom Poser will be passing the baton. While he will continue to serve as […]
A record-breaking, sold out Black & White Gala!
The 2026 Raphael House Black & White Gala was one for the books—in every sense imaginable. The San Francisco community gathered together in hordes to raise funds […]
One year’s worth of hope, infinite opportunities ahead.
As I reflect on the past year at Raphael House, I am struck by the resilience of the families we serve and the generosity of those who […]
Raphael House Awarded Transformative $4.2 Million Grant from the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to Expand Capacity, Support Facility Improvements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2026 Media Contact: Julia Forrest (julia@lh-pa.com) SAN FRANCISCO, CA —Today, Raphael House is proud to announce that it has received a transformative […]
Why Laine supports Raphael House
My name is Laine Gomez, I am writing to share why I support Raphael House as a board member, donor, and someone who has experienced homelessness. As […]
November at Raphael House
As we enter the holiday season, Raphael House has been aflutter with excitement. We’ve had so many wonderful volunteer groups helping us with decorating, sorting […]
Raphael House’s new direct aid fund
This year’s recent government shutdown was the longest federal shutdown in American history, and among the disruptions was a large delay and reduction in SNAP benefits […]
October at Raphael House
This October, our team is hard at work making sure your generosity reaches families who need it most.. Raphael House wouldn’t be who we are without the […]
Thomas Linehan’s Photography at Raphael House
Earlier this year, Harold sent us an email—his friend had recently passed away, and used to volunteer his time taking photos of Raphael House families. Harold had […]