SF CARD (Community Agencies Responding to Disaster) is a dynamic San Francisco organization with the mission of delivering disaster preparedness training, tools and services to the hundreds of non-profit organizations and congregations located here.

Description:
SF CARD drives disaster preparedness into community organizations through one-on-one site visits to agencies and congregations, general information exchanges, newsletters, and by providing links to the first responder networks in San Francisco.

History:
The Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989 demonstrated the lack of focus on vulnerable populations. SF CARD was formed to help address that gap. If agencies who serve the most vulnerable populations on a day-to-day basis could be given the tools and training to continue outreach to their clients after a major disaster then that would provide invaluable assistance—possibly lifesaving assistance—while the first responder network is organizing. In 1994 The United Way of the Bay Area was so impressed with the CARD model that they began supporting Bay Area CARDs through generous yearly grants.

Contact people:

Alessa Adamo, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Brian Whitlow, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

1675 California Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.sfcard.org

Directions:

Located in the heart of San Francisco at the Corner of Van Ness and California.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Civic Ceneter,   Walk distance (in minutes): 20   Nearest Bus Stop: #47, #49 and California Cable Car, 0 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes