| Last updated on October 29, 2007 |
Project Homeless Connect is breaking the myth that people do not seek assistance and services and would simply prefer to be on the street. The data proves that when people are approached in a respectful and kind manner, and with available resources, they are eager to accept help towards self-sufficiency. National outreach professionals agree that it takes multiple contacts to build trust towards accepting assistance. The goal of this effort is to do just that.
The goal of this initiative is to learn from our collective experience, tap into the enthusiasm of committed volunteers and together, one-by-one, transition people in need from the street into housing linked with supportive services.
Project Homeless Connect is making real change in the lives of individuals. Volunteers can show our nation a better, more humane, more practical way to transition people out of homelessness - and you can be part of that solution.s, and faith-based entities to create for homeless citizens a single point of engagement and entry to local services, housing and support. Project Homeless Connect Days give citizens from all walks of life a chance to engage and help their homeless neighbors.
History:
In October 2004, 278 volunteers engaged in a survey of the San Francisco downtown homeless population, which consists of a 60-square block area in the Tenderloin District where 85% of the City's social services currently exist. One year later, San Francisco enlists over 2000 volunteers every other month to engage with the homeless and connect them to vital services. To date, over 10,000 San Franciscans have participated in this innovative program.
Project Homeless Connect is breaking the myth that people do not seek assistance and services and would simply prefer to be on the street. The data proves that when people are approached in a respectful and kind manner, and with available resources, they are eager to accept help towards self-sufficiency. National outreach professionals agree that it takes multiple contacts to build trust towards accepting assistance. The goal of this effort is to do just that.
The goal of this initiative is to learn from our collective experience, tap into the enthusiasm of committed volunteers and together, one-by-one, transition people in need from the street into housing linked with supportive services.
Contact person: Amy Golsong, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 255-3674
Address:
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99 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Web Site: http://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/
Directions:
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Driving Directions:
North on Interstate 101.
Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street. Travel north on 9th. This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street. Take Larkin 1 block to Grove Street. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.
Via the Bay Bridge.
Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street. Travel north on 9th. This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street. Take Larkin one block to Grove Street. Turn left on Grove. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.
Via the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take the Lombard Street exit to Van Ness Ave. Turn right on Van Ness and travel south to Grove Street. This will be approximately two miles. Turn left on Grove St. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your right.
BART/MUNI/METROE: From anywhere in the greater Bay Area, take BART or MUNI to the Civic Center station in San Franciso. From Market Street, take Grove Street and walk down one block. The facility is between Larkin and Polk streets. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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Mandarin, Spanish
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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none
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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