Agency Details:

Mission Statement
The purpose of Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center is to preserve and enhance the ethnic, cultural and economic diversity and well-being of the Bernal Heights community.
We work to build a strong community for all, with a focus on the needs of low and moderate-income people. We do this by providing services to support and increase opportunities for seniors, youth and others most at-risk; by preserving and expanding access to affordable housing; and by building the neighborhood's power and capacity to achieve these goals.
We commit to being a provider of essential services, a builder of community, and a force for organizing neighborhood change.

Description:
The Bernal Heights Senior Services Program assists seniors living in the Bernal Heights and surrounding areas. We provide case management to at-risk, frail and homebound Seniors. Volunteer opportunities include giving rides to weekday appointments and shopping, being a friendly visitor, minor home repair to enhance safety, facilitating activities and classes for active seniors.

History:
The Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center is a member-led and community supported organization for the past 25 years.

Contact people:

Janine Hudak, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Karen Garrison, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

515 Cortland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 24 Line Cortland x Andover, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	none
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?
	No

Last updated on September 10, 2009