Celebrating Noah’s High School Graduation at Raphael House
We’re so proud of Noah, a Raphael House resident who graduated from high school this summer! Despite the obstacles presented by COVID-19 and housing instability, he defeated […]
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 […]
Celebrating Fashion to Help Homeless Families
Nob Hill Gazette is a long-time supporter of Raphael House and our programs that help homeless families build brighter futures. Whether the publication is supporting us through […]
A Passion for Growing Healthy Families: Meet Our Wildflower Health Volunteers
In addition to their passion for growing healthy families with their personalized healthcare technology, Wildflower Health focuses on giving back to their community. Wildflower Health partners with […]
Meet Laura, Our Awesome Tutoring Club Volunteer
Raphael House began as a volunteer run organization in 1971. Since then, volunteers have continued to be the heart of our organization, lending their time, creativity, and […]
How Raphael House is Working Remotely With Homeless & At-Risk Families During COVID-19
Above: Our Career Development Manager Stephanie Perez (left) and Estella work on academic goals over FaceTime from home In light of the COVID-19 crisis, 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]