Former Resident Works With Others Who Are Homeless
Spring reminds us of new beginnings, a time for a fresh start. It’s a season that in many ways is an apt symbol of the transformation […]
Jesua’s Journey From Surviving to Thriving
Jesua, mom to five-year-old Riley, is such an amazing woman who has overcome seemingly insurmountable hardships, but the pain of those hardships continues to follow her every […]
Raphael House to Celebrate 45th Year Helping Families Build Brighter Futures
Raphael House to Celebrate 45th Year Helping Families Who Are Homeless Build Brighter Futures—June 2016 to June 2017 San Francisco, (June 8, 2016)—Raphael House, San Francisco’s oldest and only […]
BABC and Aramark host "A Jolly Good Day at the Races" Benefiting Raphael House
A great big thank you to all who attended A Jolly Good Day at The Races benefiting Raphael House, at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley this past weekend. The […]
Summer Camp Offers Relief for Low-Income Families
Summer break can be stressful for families who are homeless or living at or below the poverty line. For parents who work or who are in the […]
Raphael House Gala Raises Record Funds
We are thrilled to report that our 19th Annual One Home, Many Hearts Gala, “A Golden Tomorrow,” raised more than $643,000—making it Raphael House’s highest grossing fundraiser to date! The event, […]
Jaime’s Story
Homeless, but not hopeless. This is Jaime’s favorite phrase, and with good reason. As I meet Jaime I’m quickly struck by his determination, strength and eloquence; it’s […]
Fr. David and Elaine Lowell Children’s Library Opens at Raphael House
Raphael House Board of Directors, donors, volunteers, and staff came together in early April to celebrate the opening of the Fr. David and Elaine Lowell Children’s Library at Raphael […]
Former Resident Whitney Petrey to be Honoree Speaker at Gala
Whitney and Finley On May 14, Raphael House friends, donors, staff, and Board of Directors will welcome Whitney Petrey and her children, Finley and Bennett as the […]
Dressing For Success: Cheryl & William
Cheryl holding goody bags filled with donated beauty and grooming products Cheryl and William Pitts stayed in our residential shelter with their baby girl Helen in 2013. […]
Letter from Raphael House Executive Director Ralph Payton
[su_frame] [/su_frame]Since joining the Raphael House team in December, I have been consistently impressed with the level of commitment and passion shown by the staff, our Board, […]
Our 2015 Annual Report is here!
Download our 2015 annual report for stories and inspiration from Raphael House’s community!