Agency Details:

The Salvation Army began its work in San Francisco and the Bay Area over 120 years ago. Today, there are eleven facilities in San Francisco and South San Francisco serving persons in need without discrimination. The Salvation Army is dedicated to serving the whole person by helping people to find health, hope, and stability.

Description:
The programs provided at The Salvation Army San Francisco facilities include: a seniors' residence with 257 units; a congregant meal program for seniors in 3 neighborhoods; Meals That Heal, a meal delivery program for homebound seniors and other critically ill persons in the Tenderloin neighborhood; alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs for adults; social service caseworkers in 5 neighborhoods; REACH energy assistance through PG&E; community outreach in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean; and children and youth programs in 7 neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.

Contact people:

Jaime Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Helen Phay, (email)

Address:

832 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 (See a map)

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

Directions:

We are located between 5th & 4th Street on Folsom. If you are traveling 580 East from the Bay Bridge, exit on the 5th Street ramp. If you traveling 280 West from South San Francisco, exit on 6th Street and continue straight and make a right on Folsom.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Powell Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: Mission or Market lines, 10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	12 years old, depending on the volunteer opportunity
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

Last updated on April 20, 2010