From our residents: Iryna’s story
Over the course of Raphael House’s 54-year history, we have served over 11,000 families experiencing homelessness. Raphael House clients come from a variety of unique backgrounds and […]
Together We Thrive: Celebrating Our Community’s Support in the Back-to-School Season
We are thrilled to share that we successfully reached our Back-to-School Drive goals, securing a total of 150 backpacks and raising well over our $5,000 goal for […]
Town School for Boys raised over $21,000 for Raphael House!
After last year’s Read-for-Need success, Town School for Boys and the school librarians were hoping to encourage students to sign up for another year. Raphael House was […]
Town School Students & Siblings Read to Raise $5,000 for Raphael House!
Winter Break was approaching at Town School for Boys and the school librarians were hoping to encourage students to keep reading over the break. A parent at […]
How Our Youngest Supporters Raised $3,000 for Homeless Families Through Reading
We’re so happy to announce that our first-ever Read-for-Need fundraiser was a huge success! In this inaugural fundraiser, 19 dedicated Bay Area student readers participated, surpassing our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summertime Opportunities for Kids Offer Relief for Working Parents
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 […]