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 […]
Congrats to our College-Bound Teens
We’re excited to share that two of our teens, who just graduated from high school, will be off to college this fall. Cole will be attending UC Berkeley to study […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Marla Achieves Dream of Home Ownership
Almost a decade ago, Marla came to Raphael House with her one-year-old daughter Kayla after gaining the courage to leave an abusive relationship. We welcomed Marla and […]
Aaron discovers his passion for writing in Raphael House Children’s Program
This past year, nine-year-old Aaron discovered a passion for writing and telling stories. When Aaron first came to Raphael House, he was writing below his grade level. […]
Mom, Dad, and Daughter Secure Housing After Homelessness From Eviction
Alex and Jasmine Heart had lived in San Francisco for more than 20 years, where they both worked steady, good jobs: Alex in the hospitality industry and […]
LaVonna’s Story
LaVonna, a single mother, came to Raphael House in late 2014 looking to make a better life for her and her young son. Raphael House’s Residential Shelter […]
Daniel’s Story
When Daniel first came to Raphael House with his four-year-old son Caleb, he came with the dream of providing a safe and stable home for his son. […]