A Home Away From Homelessness -- Beach House Program The Beach House at A Home Away From Homelessness is an after-school program that serves homeless children residing in shelters in San Francisco and Marin counties by providing educational and recreational field trips to Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands) and other local parks and outdoor spaces. http://homeaway.org Help chaperone Beach House field trips and/or prepare hot meals/snacks. Apply online at www.homeaway.org/volunteer. Fort Cronkhite, Building 1073, Sausalito admin@homeaway.org (415) 755-2284, ext. 3404 NB

Abode Services Abode Services is working to end homelessness in Santa Clara, Alameda, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Napa counties by securing permanent homes for individuals and families. http://abodeservices.org Contact Jean Morgan, Abode's director of community outreach, for volunteer opportunities (contact information below); or go online at www.abodeservices.org/volunteer. 40849 Fremont Blvd., Fremont jmorgan@abodeservices.org 510-252-0910, ext. 804 EB

Alameda County Community Food Bank Alameda County Community Food Bank serves 1 in 5 county residents. This year it will provide 29 million meals worth of food through 250+ non-profit distribution partners located across the county. http://accfb.org Sort and package food in the warehouse to be distributed to the community. Occasionally help is needed in the field to assist pantries and other partners distributing food. 7900 Edgewater Dr., Oakland info@accfb.org 510-635-3663 EB

Alameda Point Collaborative Alameda Point Collaborative is provides permanent supportive housing in Alameda County. http://apcollaborative.org Serve as urban farmers, horticulturists and tutors for children, host workshops and donate your skills. APC can host volunteer groups of up to 450 people. 677 W. Ranger Ave., Alameda apcvolunteermanagement@gmail.com 510-898-7800 EB

Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity is a 15-year-old community-driven and youth-led program that provides homeless teens and young adults ages 18 to 25 with personalized, comprehensive resources and leadership opportunities for up to five years. AHO partners with businesses, faith communities, professionals, organizations and individuals to provide housing, jobs, dental services, cell phone, laptops, counseling, scholarships for college, eyeglasses and more. http://ahoproject.org Book speaking engagements with high school leadership students, provide a room in your home for a youth who needs transitional housing, offer professional services pro bono or volunteer at events and fundraisers. P.O. Box 2278, Mill Valley zarab@comcast.net NB

Back on My Feet Back on My Feet is a national organization that combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and employment and housing resources. https://backonmyfeet.org/san-francisco Run between 1 and 4 miles with members or help out at community events. For information: https://backonmyfeet.org/get-involved/volunteer 169 11th St., San Francisco info@backonmyfeet.org (attention to San Francisco) 415-606-1747 SF

Bay Area Rescue Mission Bay Area Rescue Mission offers a clean, safe place to sleep as well as a yearlong program to help adults get back into a functional, productive life. http://bayarearescue.org One-time and scheduled recurring and group volunteering; collection drives and internships are available. More information on our website or email volunteers@BayAreaRescue.org. 200 Macdonald Ave., Richmond info@BayAreaRescue.org 510-215-4555 EB

Berkeley Food & Housing Project Berkeley Food & Housing Project provides a comprehensive range of housing, food and support services to help people move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. http://bfhp.org Afternoon and evening meal service, food prep and facilities maintenance. 1901 Fairview St., Berkeley volunteers@bfhp.org 510-318-6606 EB

Beyond Emancipation Beyond Emancipation supports Alameda County’s current and former foster and probation youths to achieve success in housing, education, employment, permanency and wellness. http://beyondemancipation.org Tutor community college students, lead a part of the culinary training program or participate in career panels. 675 Hegenberger Road, Ste. 100, Oakland volunteer@beyondemancipation.org 510-667-7694 EB

Building Futures Building Futures helps people affected by homelessness and domestic violence by operating a safe house, emergency shelters and a permanent housing site and offering rental assistance. http://bfwc.org Work with children served by emergency shelters and domestic violence safe house, donate meals, provide building maintenance, crisis line operations, administrative duties. 1395 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro N/A 510-357-0205, ext. 206 EB

Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency provides housing, employment, mental health and violence prevention services. http://self-sufficiency.org Fundraising/marketing, board membership and consulting, teaching classes to homeless shelter residents, coaching job seekers and tutoring in the after-school Children's Learning Center. 1918 University Ave., No. 2A, Berkeley info@self-sufficiency.org 510-649-1930, ext. 1008 EB

Catholic Charities of San Francisco Catholic Charities programs include homelessness and eviction prevention; Bayview and Mission Access Points for family homelessness prevention through collaborative problem-solving, emergency family shelters, homelessness outreach, support as families transition into housing, residential care for formerly homeless people with chronic illness such as HIV/AIDS and other coexisting conditions. Catholic Charities serves everyone. http://catholiccharitiessf.org Virtual volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, corporate groups, schools and more. From providing essential items for homeless families to assisting with immigration services, new opportunities are being added weekly. Email Carol Laughlin, volunteer manager, at claughlin@CatholicCharitiesSF.org to learn what is have available or to create an opportunity unique to your team. 1555 39th Ave., San Francisco claughlin@CatholicCharitiesSF.org 415-972-1200 SF

Catholic Charities of the East Bay Catholic Charities of the East Bay works with youths, children and families to promote resilience, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice. We help people, regardless of their faith, who struggle with poverty and other complex issues. http://www.cceb.org A diverse range of volunteer opportunities; go to www.cceb.org/get-involved/volunteer to learn more. 433 Jefferson St, Oakland kodonnell@cceb.org 510-768-3100 EB

Care Through Touch Institute Care Through Touch's mission is to promote healing through human connection. They create safe environments to enable both practitioners and recipients to be in touch with the systemic issues that cause and perpetuate trauma and violence in the lives of those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Caring touch is a radical act of justice and love that carries the potential of birthing a renewed sense of dignity and reverence for the whole person, body, mind, heart and soul. http://carethroughtouch.org Volunteer administrative assistants, graphic designers, grant writers, photographers, videographers, massage therapists, board members, as well as volunteers to help with laundry. CTI also seeks sound healers, massage therapists, meditation guides, yoga instructors, tai chi/ Qigong instructors, as well as any other instructors who have talks or workshops that can help our volunteers stay grounded and supported in doing this work. 240 Golden Gate Ave., No. 206, San Francisco office@carethroughtouch.org 415-344-0302 SF

Charlotte Maxwell Clinic The Charlotte Maxwell Clinic is a free public health clinic in Oakland that provides integrated medical services to Bay Area low-income women with cancer through a volunteer network of more than 200 health care practitioners. http://charlottemaxwell.org Licensed acupuncturists, certified massage therapists, guided imagery specialists, Western herbalists, homeopaths, drivers and Spanish- and Chinese-language interpreters are needed. Volunteers can also offer support in the clinic assisting with fundraising, development or outreach. 411 30th St., Ste. 508, Oakland mail@charlottemaxwell.org 510-601-7660 EB

Cityteam Cityteam provides food, shelter, clothing, training and spiritual transformation to address poverty and homelessness in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland by caring for immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions. http://cityteam.org Donation pickup, help in the kitchen, donation sorting, warehouse help, assisting at special events, serving meals and more. 164 Sixth St., San Francisco info@cityteam.org 415-861-8688 SB

Coalition on Homelessness Coalition on Homelessness advocates for permanent solutions to homelessness, while protecting the human rights of those on the streets. http://cohsf.org Outreach to homeless people, research, policy development, writing for the organization’s newspaper, artwork and poetry, photography. 468 Turk St., San Francisco development@cohsf.org 415-346-3740 ext. 303 SF

COTS COTS assists people transitioning from homelessness to a permanent home. http://www.cots.org Prep and serve meals, interact with children, yard work and more. 900 Hopper St., Petaluma development@cots.org 707-765-6530, ext. 136 NB

Community Action North Bay Community Action North Bay provides housing, homeless prevention grants, food, clothing, case management, money management and other training. http://canbinc.org Help with inventory; sorting and bagging food on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings; social support to housing clients; payee services; and help with clerical and bookkeeping duties. 416 Union Ave., Fairfield info@canbinc.org 707-427-1148, ext. 112 NB

Community Education Partnerships Community Education Partnerships provides tutoring and mentoring to children who are experiencing, or have been affected by, homelessness and housing instability. http://cep.ngo Weekly one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to PK-12 students. P.O. Box 5632, Berkeley info@cep.ngo 510-903-1063 EB

Community Housing Partnership Community Housing Partnership pairs affordable housing with resident and clinical support services, employment preparation, job training, a transitional employment social enterprise, and community organizing/resident engagement to create a pathway from homelessness to self-sufficiency. http://chp-sf.org Volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate groups include policy and program, assisting with fundraising and special events, and teaching resident classes. 20 Jones St., Ste. 200, San Francisco info@chp-sf.org 415-852-5300 SF

Community Services Agency Community Services Agency provides a safety net for elderly, low-income and homeless residents of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. Services offered include transportation, nutrition services, shopping assistance and case management for seniors; food and emergency financial assistance for low-income people and comprehensive case management for homeless individuals and families. http://csacares.org Voluteers can serve as morning drivers for the Food & Nutrition Center (pick up and deliver food donations), deliver groceries to our senior clients, take older adult clients to doctor’s appointments, etc. 204 Stierlin Rd., Mountain View lclark@csacares.org 650-968-0836, ext.114 SB

Compass Family Services Compass Family Services has been helping San Franciscans in need since 1914 and today offers a full range of direct services that help families that are homeless or at risk to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency and family well-being. Services provided to over 6,000 homeless and at-risk children and parents each year include shelter, housing, childcare, behavioral health, early childhood education, and employment assistance. Of the families completing Compass housing programs, 88% achieve lasting housing stability. http://compass-sf.org Volunteer opportunities for individuals, corporate & civic groups include hands-on projects, event volunteering, office support, photography, virtual projects, off-site item & fundraising drives, and more. See our Volunteer Toolkit at https://www.compass-sf.org/volunteer-toolkit for more information and to submit a volunteer interest form. 37 Grove St., San Francisco klamb@compass-sf.org 415-644-0504, ext. 1112 SF

Contra Costa Crisis Center Contra Costa Crisis Center provides telephone crisis counseling, suicide prevention services and referrals to community programs. Clients can call 211, or 800-833-2900 or text HOPE to 20121 to reach a crisis counselor 24 hours daily. http://crisis-center.org Crisis-line counselor (training is held twice a year for crisis lines and 211 lines), thrift shop volunteer and community projects volunteer. P.O. Box 3364, Walnut Creek admin@crisis-center.org 925-939-1916 EB

Covenant House California Covenant House California provides shelter and sanctuary to youth ages 13-24 experiencing homeless and/or trafficking. http://covenanthousecalifornia.org Tutoring, mentoring, food prep and cooking, administrative tasks, fundraising, facility repair and upkeep. 200 Harrison St., Oakland info@covenanthousecalifornia.org 510-379-1010 EB

Curry Senior Center Curry Senior Center provides health and social services to homeless and low-income San Francisco seniors. Services include health care, counseling, housing, meals, and socialization. (Because of COVID-19 restrictions, volunteer shifts have been reduced. Please email to check status) http://curryseniorcenter.org/volunteer Volunteers are needed daily to plate and serve food and socialize with the seniors. The breakfast shift runs from 7 to 9 a.m., and lunch runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call or email to volunteer. 333 Turk St., San Francisco info@curryseniorcenter.org 415-920-1351 SF

Davis Street Resource Center Davis Street Community Center is a federally qualified health center providing full medical, dental, vision, pediatric, behavioral health and women’s health services; quality affordable and subsidized child care at four child care centers; programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in San Leandro; and housing, utility assistance, referrals and emergency food and clothing assistance to residents of San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland and Castro Valley. http://davisstreet.org Volunteers in the basic needs and administration departments are needed. 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro N/A 510-347-4620 EB

Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH) Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing provides permanent housing to people who have experienced long-term homelessness and who suffer from serious health issues. DISH is a project of Tides. http://dishsf.org Fund development, marketing and social media strategy, painting projects, sidewalk gardening, Tenant Appreciation, Party Health and Wellness Fair, DISH Anniversary Bash and other projects. 123 10th St., 2nd fl., San Francisco info@dishsf.org 415-776-3474 SF

Destination: Home Destination: Home is a public-private partnership ending homelessness in Silicon Valley. Through our collective impact model, we incubate new ideas, advocate for policies, and fund impactful strategies that address the root causes of homelessness and help ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors have a stable home. https://destinationhomesv.org/getinvolved Volunteer with the Housing Ready Communities initiative to take action for supportive housing and lowest-income affordable housing in Santa Clara County. Volunteers can learn effective messaging to debunk homelessness myths, respond to action alerts, speak out at community meetings, drive advocacy campaigns, facilitate neighborhood discussion, host house parties and recruit Action Network participants to scale impact. 3180 Newberry Dr., Ste.200, San Jose info@destinationhomes.org 408-961-9895 SB

Dolores Street Community Services Dolores Street Community Services serves the Mission and Castro neighborhoods with a variety of social services, leadership and community engagement. Programs include: a single-adult and family shelter, a housing site for people with HIV/AIDS, housing for homeless people, services to tenants living in SROs, legal services for immigrants and a Worker Center for domestic workers and day laborers. http://dscs.org Volunteers are needed from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every day to serve food and distribute linens. 938 Valencia St., San Francisco info@dscs.org 415-282-6209 SF

Dorothy Day House Dorothy Day House provides food support, emergency winter shelter and a drop-in day program (the Berkeley Community Resource Center) for showers, laundry, meals (breakfast/lunch) hygiene and clothing. http://dorothydayhouseberkeley.org Preparing and serving food. P.O. Box 12701, Berkeley DorothyDayHouse@gmail.com 925-519-9881 EB

Downtown Streets Team Downtown Streets Team provides work experience, employment coaching and case management to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. http://streetsteam.org Join neighborhood beautification projects, provide administrative support or volunteer as a group. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up at bit.ly/dstvolunteer. 65 Ninth St., San Francisco info@streetsteam.org 415-521-0295 SF

DrawBridge: An Arts Program for Homeless Children DrawBridge provides art programs for homeless and other underserved children where they live, creating an environment that fosters creativity, joy, self-confidence and hope. http://drawbridge.org Help with weekly art groups, supporting and encouraging the children's creative explorations. A six-month commitment is requested. P.O. Box 2698, San Rafael Sarah@drawbridge.org 415-640-4047 NB

East Oakland Collective East Oakland Collective is a community organizing group run by "Millennials+," serving "Deep East Oakland." They work toward racial and economic equity through civic engagement, economic empowerment and homeless services and solutions. http://eastoaklandcollective.com Package and distribute hot meals to homeless and needy twice a week. Prepare and distribute 3,000 lunches and hygiene kits to encampments bimonthly through “Feed the Hood” program. P.O. Box 5382, Oakland info@eastoaklandcollective.com 510-990-0775 EB

Ecumenical Hunger Program Ecumenical Hunger Program is an organization that provides practical assistance to families and individuals experiencing economic and personal hardships. EHP offers material help, support services and advocacy for our neighborsin need in a challenging and rapidly changing environment. http://ehpcares.org Sort, pack and distribute food boxes; sort clothing and other soft goods (e.g., linens); gardening; clerical help (data entry, filing, answering phones) 2411 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto info@ehpcares.org 650-323-7781 SB

Eden I&R Eden I&R is a centralized source of health, housing and human services information in Alameda County and is the operator of 211 Alameda County, the free phone number and website for 24/7 multilingual assistance with referrals to health, housing and human services. 211 is the countywide call center for the Coordinated Entry System to assist homeless people. http://edenir.org Office administrative work, research, updating database listings and making quality-assurance calls to 211 callers. 570 B St., Hayward info@edenir.org 510-537-2710 EB

Episcopal Community Services San Francisco Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco is San Francisco's largest provider of housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness. Programs include administration of Adult Coordinated Entry for the city, supportive and interim housing sites, workforce development/social enterprise, healthy aging services and behavioral health services. https://ecs-sf.org Deliver meals to residents facing food insecurity (truck of SUV needed), tutor online for the Adult Education Center, teach virtual yoga and arts and crafts workshops. Group volunteer activities are also available. 165 Eighth St., 3rd fl., San Francisco esannicolas@ecs-sf.org 415-487-3300, ext. 2741 SF

Family Supportive Housing Family Supportive Housing provides temporary shelter and support to guide families from crisis to independent lives in our community. They provide vital services to the hundreds of families who seek help each year. http://familysupportivehousing.org Prepare and/or serve meals, provide evening child care for preschool kids, lead summer academic and social activities with school-age children, and create/host weekend activities for families. 692 N. King Road, San Jose volunteer@familysupportivehousing.org 408-926-8885 SB

Farming Hope Farming Hope is a nonprofit community organization providing transitional employment and training in the culinary industry to formerly incarcerated and unhoused neighbors. They sell food at their restaurant, Manny's, in the Mission District. They also donate and accept contracts for packaged meals for community organizations and institutions. Their slogan is "Everyone is hungry to give back and belong." http://farminghope.org Prepare and/or serve meals, provide evening child care for preschool kids, help with summer academic and social activities with school-age children and create/host weekend activities for families 3092 16th St., San Francisco team@farminghope.org 415-580-1843 SF

Food Runners Food Runners collects and delivers more than 17 tons of food a week that would otherwise be thrown away. http://foodrunners.org Deliver food throughout San Francisco on a regular or on-call basis. N/A les@foodrunners.org N/A SF

Glide Foundation Glide meets the growing needs of the city's most vulnerable residents with a holistic service model that includes daily free meals, housing and rental assistance, HIV / Hep C testing and harm reduction services, child care and after-school programs, access to health care and legal aid, and much more. http://glide.org Serve with the daily free meals program or help out with HIV/Hep C and Harm Reduction services, in the fundraising or finance office, at GLIDE Church’s Sunday Celebrations and at special events. Go to glide.org/volunteer to see available shifts. 330 Ellis St., San Francisco volteam@glide.org 415-674-6081 SF

Haight Ashbury Food Program The Haight Ashbury Food Program provides nutritious groceries to anyone in the 94117 ZIP code who is experiencing food insecurity. We are open for distribution every Saturday from 12:30-2:00 p.m. During this pandemic the Haight Ashbury Food Program will be providing bags of groceries to anyone who can make it to the pantry on Saturdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. When you get to the pantry, please wait in line on the sidewalk at the next available chalked "X." http://thefoodprogram.org There are two shift available for volunteers: morning setup from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and afternoon distribution from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. During the pandemic the Haight Ashbury Food Program can use the help of volunteers for bagging from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and distribution from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Temperature must be taken before heading to the pantry, making sure it is below 100°. 1525 Waller St., San Francisco. Mailing address: P.O. Box 170202, San Francisco, CA 94117 hafppantry@gmail.com N/A SF

Hamilton Families Hamilton Families established San Francisco’s first shelter for homeless families. Today it is San Francisco’s leading service provider to homeless families, with an array of programs at sites in San Francisco and Oakland. http://hamiltonfamilies.org Work with children in the digital learning center, and many more opportunities. Please email for the best fit. 273 Ninth St., San Francisco volunteer@hamiltonfamilies.org 415-321-2612 SF

The Healing Well The Healing Well is a holistic healing and wellness center in the Tenderloin. It offers free classes such as yoga, meditation, 12-step programs, art, poetry and sound healing. http://healingwellsf.org Lead wellness groups and classes on-site, online and in the community. Become a phone buddy, making phone calls and writing personal notes to check in on people. 476 Eddy St., San Francisco support@healingwellsf.org 415-500-2099 SF

HealthRight 360 HealthRIGHT 360 provides medical, dental, mental health and substance-use-disorder treatment services to over 30,000 people annually regardless of ability to pay. http://healthright360.org Please see www.healthright360.org/volunteer for open volunteer positions. Multiple sites but our Integrated Care Center where people can drop in for services is at 1563 Mission Street at South Van Ness N/A 415-762-3700 SF

Home & Hope Home & Hope provides shelter and a safe haven for homeless families while helping them to regain long-term self-sufficiency. They engage over 1,400 volunteers from over 30 partner congregations and other community organizations to provide support for families every day of the year. https://www.homeandhope.net Cook dinner, coordinate activities for families with children, do volunteer overnight, join advisory board, participate in annual run/walk or suggest another skills not mentioned here. 1720 El Camino Real, Ste. 7, Burlingame info@homeandhope.net 650-652-1103 SB

HomeFirst HomeFirst offers housing and support services to homeless families and individuals in Santa Clara County. From encampment outreach to permanent supportive housing, art therapy to benefits enrollment, HomeFirst serves 5,000 adults, veterans, families and youth each year. HomeFirst is committed to providing care-focused, low-barrier services for anyone seeking to transition from homeless to housed. http://homefirstscc.org Individuals and groups can prepare and serve a meal, lead a workshop, host a donation drive or assemble kits (warmth, welcome, outreach). 507 Valley Way, Milpitas info@homefirstscc.org 408-539-2100 SB

Homeless Action Center Homeless Action Center provides free public-benefits advocacy for people in Alameda County who are low income and homeless or at risk of homelessness. http://homelessactioncenter.org Internships for law students. 3126 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; 2601 San Pablo Ave., Oakland info@homelessactioncenter.org Berkeley 510-540-0878; West Oakland 510-695-2260 EB

Homeless Children's Network Homeless Children's Network works to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence and empower children, youth and families toward a brighter future. We provide direct mental health treatment, case management, youth leadership, resources and referrals throughout San Francisco. http://hcnkids.org Volunteer opportunities are available for groups. Email for more information. 3450 Third St., Building 1, Unit 1C, San Francisco info@hcnkids.org 415-437-3990 SF

Homeward Bound of Marin Homeward Bound of Marin operates the only emergency shelter for homeless families in Marin County, which is the entry point for our Family Services Program. It also operates five supportive-housing programs for families, including a new site called Oma Village in Novato. http://hbofm.org Make and deliver homemade meals for families and individuals. Lead outdoor/patio activities such as puppet theater plays, music concerts, classes, etc. 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato arey@hbofm.org 415-382-3363, ext. 212 NB

Hope Solutions Hope Solutions' mission is to heal the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing and support services to vulnerable families and individuals. http://hopesolutions.org After-school tutors (one day a week), monthly dinners for clients, providing trucks for hauling and setting up apartments for clients. 399 Taylor Blvd., Ste. 115, Pleasant Hill info@hopesolutions.org 925-944-2244 EB

The Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) The Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) helps individuals and families remain in or return to stable housing through emergency assistance grants, extensive shelter renovations and their Affordable Housing Initiative which secures below market rate housing for the anchors of the community -- essential workers, teachers, first responders and frontline workers. http://hifinfo.org Volunteer opportunities vary based on project status - including helping with renovations, reviewing housing assistance applications, and marketing/administrative assistance. Please inquire via email for further information. 1017 El Camino Real, #514 Redwood City info@hifinfo.org 650-437-2980 SB

La Casa de las Madres La Casa de las Madres provides shelter and support services to individuals who are at risk of or have been exposed to abuse. http://lacasa.org Community outreach and education, crisis line counseling, drop-in center assistance, shelter assistance, instructors for various activities (yoga, creative writing, etc.), interpretation, marketing, and more. 1269 Howard St., San Francisco comed@lacasa.org 415-503-0500 SF

La Familia Counseling — FESCO Family Shelter La Familia provides linguistically and culturally responsive mental health services for Latinos in Hayward. La Familia offers emergency, transitional and permanent housing and other supportive services for families experiencing homelessness through a recent merger with the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO). www.lafamiliacounseling.org Work directly with youth and adult participants, share out services at community outreach opportunities, support office and administrative work, provide research and data review, advocating in the community. 21455 Birch St., Box 5, Hayward smiller@lafamiliacounseling.org 510-886-5473 EB

LavaMaeˣ LavaMaeˣ provides free toolkits, mentorship and training for communities that want to launch LavaMaeˣ-designed programs such as mobile hygiene. While they have widened their reach to have global impact, they continue to provide weekly shower service in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles as well as host Pop-Up Care Villages for people experiencing homelessness. www.lavamaex.org Volunteer during our mobile hygiene service and Pop-Up Care Villages. Contact about bringing mobile hygiene to your community. 1015 Fillmore St. No. 379, San Francisco info@lavamaex.org 415-872-6950 SF

La Voz Latina La Voz Latina, operating under the umbrella of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, supports low-income, monolingual Spanish-speaking immigrants in the neighborhood with housing assistance, immigration information and advocacy, Spanish interpretation, public safety and leadership and skill development. http://lavozlatinasf.org Macaulay Park event setup and activities, outreach efforts, clerical duties, staffing a weekly food bank at the office. 456 Ellis St., San Francisco dina@thclinic.org 415-983-3970 SF

Larkin Street Youth Services Larkin Street Youth Services helps youths ages 12-24 to exit homelessness. The organization provides services including outreach and engagement, housing, education, employment and health programs. http://larkinstreetyouth.org Individual and group volunteer projects vary throughout the year. Contact the volunteer email address for current opportunities. 134 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco volunteer@larkinstreetyouth.org 415-673-0911 x 221 SF

Life Learning Academy Life Learning Academy is a public charter high school serving youth who have not been successful in other schools. To meet the needs of some of their homeless and unstably housed students they provide a free on campus dormitory with after school and weekend activities. http://www.lifelearningacademysf.org/ Provide afternoon or evening or weekend classes/activities for high school students. 651 Eighth St., Treasure Island, San Francisco connect@lifelearningacademysf.org 415-397-8957

LifeMoves LifeMoves provides interim housing and supportive services for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. http://lifemoves.org Work directly with clients and children, help to improve facility spaces for clients or help with advocating and education. 181 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park kfinnigan@lifemoves.org 650-685-5880 SB

Loved Twice Loved Twice distributes baby clothing via social workers who serve families with newborns. http://lovedtwice.org Host a baby clothing drive at your office, serve on the board of directors or help raise funds. N/A info@lovedtwice.org N/A EB

LSS of Northern California LSS of Northern California guides nearly 4,000 individuals and families in San Francisco and six other counties in rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness. We ensure each person has a safe, stable place to call home and the care and support they need to get their lives in order as they work toward self-sufficiency. http://lssnorcal.org In San Francisco, weekly assistance is welcome to package items from the food bank for delivery or resident pick up at five housing sites 191 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco development@lssnorcal.org 925-825-1060 SF

Martin de Porres House of Hospitality Martin de Porres House of Hospitality is a free restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is available Sunday and Monday 9-10 a.m. and lunch is available Tuesday-Saturday noon-2 p.m. http://martindeporres.org Help in the kitchen any day. 225 Potrero Ave., San Francisco info@martindeporres.org 415-552-0240 SF

Mercy Housing California Mercy Housing California provides low-income housing programs for families, seniors and people with special needs. https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/ Volunteers are needed during regular business hours to help with landscaping, cleaning, community gardening, teaching classes, tutoring, serving as tech support in computer labs, hosting community meals, holiday parties and birthday parties, distribute at food banks, host supply drives and provide administrative and event support. 1256 Market St., San Francisco info@mercyhousing.org 916-330-3356 SF

Miracle Messages Miracle Messages helps homeless people rebuild their social support systems through family reunification and a virtual buddy system. For the reunion service, a person isolated by homelessness records a short video, audio or text message to a loved one, and volunteer "digital detectives" attempt to locate the loved one and deliver the message. http://miraclemessages.org Be matched with an unhoused resident for weekly phone calls and texts: miraclefriends.org. Become a Miracle Messenger (in-person role) to record messages or a digital detective (remote role) to help locate loved ones online and deliver messages as part of our Case Solving Community. Sign up at miraclemessages.org/getinvolved. 865 Market St, San Francisco hello@miraclemessages.org 800-647-7968 SF

Monument Crisis Center Monument Crisis Center is a family resource center that serves central and eastern Contra Costa County. http://monumentcrisiscenter.org Food Distribution Program: sorting, packing and helping with regular grocery distributions; Resource & Referral/Health & Wellness Program: -client intake, front desk reception, general administration, teaching (ESL, yoga, tai chi, health classes); Youth Programs: tutoring and mentoring; Senior Programs: food distribution and senior connectivity, Community Engagement: hosting food and toiletries drives. 1990 Market St., Concord volunteer@monumentcrisiscenter.org 925-825-7751 EB

North Beach Citizens North Beach Citizens is a nonprofit homeless resource center. http://northbeachcitizens.org/take-action Host a fundraiser, assist with developing innovative marketing efforts, special events support, and contribute to board committee initiatives. 1034 Kearny St., San Francisco info@northbeachcitizens.org 415-772-0918 SF

Oakland Elizabeth House Oakland Elizabeth House is a shelter that serves homeless women and children. http://oakehouse.org Child care, mentoring, tutoring and office support. P.O. Box 1175, Berkeley oakehouse@oakehouse.org 510-658-1380, ext. 205 EB

PRC PRC helps 6,500 adults affected by mental health, substance use, and/or HIV/AIDS and their families annually, integrating behavioral health and social support services to break overlapping cycles of poverty, stigma, homelessness, and decline among the disabled and health-challenged. http://prcsf.org Please see https://prcsf.org/volunteer for active volunteer opportunities. 170 Ninth St., San Francisco info@prcsf.org 415-777-0333 SF

Project Homeless Connect PHC connects people experiencing and at risk of homelessness to services by hosting large-scale service days and through their Every Day Connect resource and referral program. Services include providing basic needs, medical, dental and vision care, as well as employment counseling, housing assistance and legal aid. http://projecthomelessconnect.org Volunteer opportunities are available in each of the PHC programs, in addition to supporting with Outreach Walks and through Hospitality support. Please visit the Volunteer Page to learn more. 1031 Franklin St., San Francisco volunteer@projecthomelessconnect.org 415-851-0428 SF

Raphael House Raphael House provides shelter and long-term assistance for homeless and low-income families. http://raphaelhouse.org Help in the kitchen, assist with shelter upkeep projects, holiday and special events, tutoring club, children's program, and career development program. 1065 Sutter St., San Francisco ksarver@raphaelhouse.org 415-345-7200 SF

Ritter Center Ritter Center provides health and social services to individuals and families in Marin County. http://rittercenter.org Work directly with clients, fundraising opportunities, outreach, graphic design and general administrative tasks. 16 Ritter St., San Rafael communications@rittercenter.org 415-457-8182, ext. 109 NB

Rubicon Programs Rubicon offers a number of services, including job training and financial literacy skills. http://rubiconprograms.org Tax prep workshop (training will be provided). 2500 Bissell Ave., Richmond Laurak@rubiconprograms.org 510-231-3903 EB

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments SAVE provides shelter, support and educational opportunities to individuals and families who are survivors of intimate partner violence. http://save-dv.org Volunteers must complete 40 hours of training to become a domestic violence advocate. For more information go to http://save-dv.org/you-can-help/volunteer. 1900 Mowry Ave., Ste. 201, Fremont volunteer@save-dv.org 510-574-2250, ext.107 EB

Safe Time Host Safe Time Host coordinates housing for East Bay college students and others at imminent risk of homelessness through a home-sharing program. A thorough screening process including interviews, references and background checks ensures that guests and hosts are compatible and safe. http://safetimehost.org Become a Safe Time host and provide extra space in your home for one to two months. N/A safetimehost@gmail.com 510-524-5525 EB

Samaritan House Samaritan House is the largest truck-to-table food distribution agency in San Mateo County. Other free services include financial assistance; shelter and housing assistance; free medical and dental clinics; free clothing, shoes and backpacks with school supplies for children; personalized case management; and more. http://samaritanhousesanmateo.org Help in the kitchen, pantry, dining room, medical and dental clinics or work with clients directly on money management. 4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo info@samaritanhousesanmateo.org 650-341-4081 SB

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank San Francisco-Marin Food Bank's mission is to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin through its pantry network, home-delivered grocery program, nutrition-education classes and CalFresh enrollment. http://sfmfoodbank.org Help pack grocery bags and sort food at the warehouse; pack and distribute groceries at a pop-up pantry; or load up your car and deliver groceries to homebound seniors. 900 Pennsylvania Ave., San Francisco; 2550 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael volunteer@sfmfoodbank.org 415-282-1900 SF

San Francisco Night Ministry Since 1964, SF Night Ministry has walked the streets and operated a telephone counseling line in the middle of the night, every night of the year, providing compassionate, non-judgmental, non-proselytizing, inter/multi-faith spiritual and emotional care and referral services to anyone in need. https://sfnightministry.org Counsel people on the hot line operating from 8 p.m.-2 a.m., after training; additional volunteer opportunities for various daytime projects related to our spiritual care and community-building programs 1031 Franklin St., San Francisco office@sfnightministry.org 415-935-7862 SF

Shelter Inc. Shelter Inc. provides low-income and homeless families and individuals with housing and resources they need to become self-sufficient. http://shelterinc.org Provide and serve meals at the emergency family shelter in Martinez. To sign up, please go to www.signupgenius.com/go/409044badad2fa3fd0-provide. 1333 Willow Pass Road, Ste. 206, Concord shelter@shelterinc.org 925-335-0698 EB

Shepherd's Gate Shepherd’s Gate is a Christian nonprofit that offers short-term, long-term and transitional programs tailored to the needs of the woman and children they serve. Programs include job-skills training, financial education, nutrition and health lessons, child care, parenting classes and case management. http://shepherdsgate.org Year-round volunteers needed for child care, administration, events and facility maintenance. 1660 Portola Ave., Livermore jgandara@shepherdsgate.org 925-443-4283 EB

Simply the Basics Simply the Basics provides hygiene care and basic needs to nonprofits, individuals and the the community for health and wellness. Simply the Basics does this by operating the first full-scale hygiene bank in the nation and also the Nonprofit Marketplace. http://simplythebasics.org Volunteers of one to 100 people at any location can volunteer with Simply the Basics. Other activities include hosting a hygiene drive or becoming an ambassador. Contact Simply the Basics to learn more. P.O. Box 591453, San Francisco admin@simplythebasics.org N/A SF

Social Advocates for Youth Social Advocates for Youth offers short-term, emergency and affordable housing as well as mental health counseling and career-readiness programs to Sonoma County’s vulnerable and at-risk youth. http://saysc.org Group and Individual volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities. Please see available opportunities on SAY’s website, www.saysc.org/how-to-help/volunteer. 2447 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa volunteer@saysc.org 707-544-3299 ext. 255 NB

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County offers shelter, food and support to people in need. http://svdp-alameda.org Assist in the dining room/kitchen, at the help desk and more. 2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland volunteer@svdp-alameda.org 510-638-7600 EB

Sonoma County Homeless Action! Homeless Action! Sonoma County is the only local independent homeless advocacy organization in Sonoma County that is not beholden to funders. We are responsible only to the homeless people in our community. Our members, both housed and unsheltered, have life experiences that bring passion and dedication to our work. http://homelessaction.net We need volunteers for many tasks from facilitating weekly meetings, information research, homeless outreach, website maintenance, email list and social media administration, cooking, food preparation, delivery, and various office tasks. c/o Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 info@homelessaction.net (707) 595-0368 NB

St. Anthony Foundation St. Anthony’s provides meals, medical care, clothing, shelter, addiction recovery services, job training, social services and technology access to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. http://stanthonysf.org/volunteer Volunteers can assist in the dining room, free clothing program, technology lab, medical clinic and social work center, coordinate creative fundraising projects, and serve on committees, the board of directors, and the Young Professionals Council. 150 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco volunteer@stanthonysf.org 415-241-2600 SF

St. Joseph's Family Center St. Joseph's Family Center operates a large food distribution pantry and hot meal program. http://stjosephsgilroy.org Help with pantry operations and hot meal prep and serving. 7950 Church St., Ste. A, Gilroy vickym@stjosephsgilroy.org 408-842-6662, ext. 30 SB

St. Mary's Center Each year St. Mary's Center helps about 1,000 seniors living alone and operates a winter emergency shelter and a year-round drop-in center for homeless women, helps families who need groceries, and operates a preschool for children in poverty. http://stmaryscenter.org Host and serve a meal for shelter guests or the Sunday dinner program; reception and greeting seniors; preschool. 925 Brockhurst St., Oakland development@stmaryscenter.org 510-923-9600 EB

St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference SVdePaul Conference in North Beach is a dinner delivery and distribution program serving homeless individuals and families in San Francisco through “Meals and Masks” on the steps of St. Peter and Paul Church every other Sunday. n/a Help assemble food bags and distribute hot meals and PPE to those in need in the northeast quadrant of the City, North Beach and Chinatown. 660 Filbert Street., San Francisco marcabruno@yahoo.com 415-421-0809 (or) 415-434-1528 SF

Stand! For Families Free of Violence Stand! provides prevention, intervention and treatment programs to stop domestic violence in Contra Costa. http://standffov.org Provide peer counseling on the crisis line, support children's activities in the emergency shelter, become a speaker’s bureau community advocate, support administrative projects. 1410 Danzig Place, Concord volunteer@standffov.org For programs/services: 888-215-5555; for volunteer opportunities: 925-603-0175 EB

Sunnyvale Community Services Sunnyvale Community Services operates a food distribution service and offers financial assistance for Sunnyvale and Alviso residents of Santa Clara County. http://svcommunityservices.org Please call about volunteer opportunities. 725 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale info@svcommunityservices.org 408-738-4321 SB

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares helps build self-sufficiency for veterans in need, particularly those who are homeless or living in poverty. http://swords-to-plowshares.org Various opportunities available; please contact for details. 1060 Howard St., San Francisco; 2719 Telegraph Ave., Oakland volunteers@stp-sf.org 415-252-4788, 510-844-7500 SF

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp. TNDC develops community and provides affordable housing and services for people with low incomes in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco to promote equitable access to opportunity and resources. http://tndc.org Volunteer in the Tenderloin People’s Garden, help out at the Food Pantry, office administrative work, help at building events, tutor at the Tenderloin After-School Program. 201 Eddy St., San Francisco mnguyen@tndc.org 415-358-3944 SF

The Gubbio Project The Gubbio Project provides resting spots and services for those in need of shelter. http://thegubbioproject.org Assist unhoused guests during the day, cook and serve breakfast, eat with guests, and work on the development and events committee. St. Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco; St. John the Evangelist, 1661 15th St., San Francisco admin@thegubbioproject.org 415-861-5848 SF

The Living Room The Living Room gives women and children a place to rest during the day when shelters are closed. http://thelivingroomsc.org Prepare and/or serve breakfast and/or lunch, office assistance. 1207 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa info@thelivingroomsc.org 707-579-0138 NB

The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, a human services faith-based organization, helps to mitigate poverty through practical support, spiritual comfort and a holistic, critical safety net to people in need. http://sanfrancisco.salvationarmy.org Volunteers will serve the homeless, work with seniors, do seasonal outreach, participate in afterschool programs. Various locations around San Francisco melissa.doppler@usw.salvationarmy.org 415-553-3528 SF

Trinity Center Trinity Center serves homeless and working poor adults in Walnut Creek. Services are offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and include providing food, breakfast and hot lunch, showers and laundry, clothing, mail and telephone access, group activities, referral services, and help with benefit applications. They operate an overnight winter shelter (Evening Program) for Trinity Center members every night from December through March. http://trinitycenterwc.org Please contact Trinity Center to discover a way to volunteer that best fits your interests and talents. The winter shelter, which operates from December through March, relies heavily upon volunteers. Positions are also available on the board of directors. 1888 Trinity Avenue., Walnut Creek info@trinitycenterwc.org 925-949-8712 EB

Tri-Valley Haven Tri-Valley Haven is a leading provider of safety-net services in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore. The Haven works to create sustainable solutions to homelessness and hunger through thrift store, shelter and food pantry services for low-income families and individuals. http://trivalleyhaven.org Thrift store volunteers sort donations, organize displays and provide customer service. Food pantry volunteers stock shelves, rotate food, create food bags and assist staff with food pickups. 3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore fatima@trivalleyhaven.org 925-449-5845 EB

Urban Angels SF Urban Angels SF works to sustain the unhoused of San Francisco while they are in transition from living on the streets to safe permanent housing. Their volunteers deliver food, water, clothing and supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizer, and help guests access essential services. They also support homeless children with donations of school supplies and toys. https://www.urbanangelssf.org/ Volunteers are needed to help us with weekly Angel Runs (food + water + resources), as well as outreach, fundraising, and program coordination. Apply online at: https://www.UrbanAngelsSF.org/volunteer. 5228 Diamond Heights Blvd., San Francisco uasf@UrbanAngelsSF.org 415-952-0711 SF

Wardrobe for Opportunity Wardrobe for Opportunity helps low-income people find and keep jobs and build careers. http://wardrobe.org Stylists, donation sorters, fundraising committee members, data entry and build-a-career mentors needed. 570 14th St., Ste. 5, Oakland bmercado@wardrobe.org 510-463-4100, ext. 216 EB

WeHope WeHope is an emergency shelter for unhoused, homeless and at-risk adults in East Palo Alto and surrounding San Mateo County and Santa Clara County communities. This organization also operates a Safe RV Parking Program in Palo Alto as well as Dignity on Wheels, a mobile hygiene unit. Dignity on Wheels serves San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County and San Francisco providing showers, laundry facilities, restrooms and case management. http://wehope.org Help with client dinners, laundry, fundraising events and more. 1854 Bay Road, East Palo Alto info@wehope.org 650-330-8000 SB

Welcome Home Project The Welcome Home Project has helped more than 3,200 formerly homeless individuals and children across 2,200 households in San Francisco settle into permanent housing by providing fresh bedding, cookware, tableware, cleaning and hygiene products, small appliances and other essentials. http://welcomehomesf.org Contact the Welcome Home Project to learn about volunteer opportunities. 301 Grove St., San Francisco foundation@sfrealtors.com 415-431-8500 SF

West Valley Community Services West Valley Community Services provides critical food, housing and support services to the low-income and homeless individuals and families in the west valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and West San Jose. http://wvcommunityservices.org Sorting food and serving clients in the food pantry, helping to check in clients at the front desk, picking up donations of food from partner grocery stores, providing administrative or IT support, planting or harvesting vegetables in the Community Garden, serving as an interpreter for clients during case management sessions, driving adults 55+ in and around the west valley as part of the RYDE program, supporting fundraising and community events, helping at special events such as the annual Back to School Clothing Program, Thanksgiving Food Baskets and Holiday Gift Program. 10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino volunteer@wvcommunityservices.org 408-255-8033 SB