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 goal and raising over $3,000 for Raphael House families and our programs! Plus, all Read-for-Need donations from new, first time donors will be matched dollar for dollar by […]
How One of Our Youngest Donors Raised $800 to Buy Back-to-School Supplies for Children Experiencing Homelessness
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 or experiencing homelessness, even the smallest seasonal expenses can threaten their financial stability. This is just one reason why parents and children look forward to this giveaway every […]
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 to find affordable housing in the Bay Area. Unable to make ends meet, Della was forced to send two of her boys to Guatemala to be with family. […]
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 process of searching for work, the structure of the school day along with after-school programs, such as the Tutoring Club at Raphael House, offers them a reliable source […]
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 process of searching for work, the structure of the school day along with after-school programs, such as the Tutoring Club at Raphael House, offers them a reliable source […]