Our Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
To Our Raphael House Supporters: Raphael House remains committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all. In response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Raphael House is […]
This DJ Collective Threw a Dance Party to Support Raphael House Families
Dan Parsons and his friends Peter Reiseman, Alex Zekoff, and Parker Mills were looking for a way to make an impact in their community. Seeing the extent […]
“I wasn’t like other kids in school. I didn’t like moving around everywhere.”
Children experiencing homelessness are 87 percent more likely to drop out of school than their stably housed peers (source). However, Jessica’s story of hard work, dedication, and […]
A Preview of College Life for Teenagers on Our Annual College Tour Trip
When families leave Raphael House, they continue to have access to an array of services through our Bridge Program to help them maintain their housing and financial […]
Another Successful Back-to-School Giveaway Provides Children With a Head Start This School Year
At Raphael House, we realize the importance of giving children a head start into the school year—especially children experiencing homelessness. Research shows that children without stable housing […]
How One of Our Youngest Donors Raised $800 for Children School Supplies
This year, Raphael House provided backpacks and school supplies to 173 children in our Residential Shelter and Bridge Programs during our Back-to-School giveaway! For families at-risk of […]
9,784 People Experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco
9,784: That’s the number of people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco during the latest Point-In-Time Count, representing a 30% increase from 2017. Family homelessness is unfortunately on the rise, […]
Breaking the Cycle of Family Homelessness Through Healthy Habits
When Della Tarantino and her family were evicted from their San Francisco apartment due to a building sale, she was devastated. It was 1999, and nearly impossible […]
Volunteer Spotlight: The Resilience of the Human Spirit
Every aspect of life at Raphael House depends on the much-needed support of our volunteers. Our dedicated volunteers help Raphael House families experiencing homelessness in many ways, […]
Thank You for an Amazing One Home, Many Hearts Gala!
Raphael House would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support from our donors, sponsors, and volunteers at our 22nd Annual One Home, Many […]
Raphael House Celebrates Kitchen Renovation Thanks to Community of Donors
Every day, Raphael House provides a stable, home-like environment where Bay Area families experiencing homelessness can grow beyond poverty. Our Residential Shelter kitchen and dining room are […]
Raphael House Welcomes Marc Slater as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA — February 12, 2019 Raphael House — the largest and only privately-funded family homeless shelter in San Francisco — appoints Marc […]