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Bay Area Homelessness: Central City Hospitality House

Mission: The Central City Hospitality House's (CCHH) mission is to build community strength by advocating for policies and rendering services which foster self-sufficiency and cultural enrichment. CCHH encourages self help, mutual respect, and increased self-esteem. The goal of these efforts is to make the heart of San Francisco a better place for us all.

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Basic Information
Social Cause: Bay Area Homelessness
Issue Area: Bay Area Homelessness

Year Founded: 1967
Problem

There is a need to enhance the economic, mental, physical, and social health of the homeless community in San Francisco.
Solution

Central City Hospitality House uses peer-led programs and advocacy efforts. This is done through a wide spectrum of services that include housing, benefits advocacy, harm reduction-based substance use counseling, emergency shelter, money management support, creative expression, and job creation.
Impact

The Community Arts Program: Offers more than 250 artists materials and space.

The Employment Program: Offers a broad range of services to approximately 300 people each year.

Shelter: Central City offers 25 ninety-day, case-managed beds and five emergency spaces to 150 adult men each year.

Self Help Center: More than 10,000 people use the self help center each year.
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Contact Information

Website: http://www.hospitalityhouse.org/
Email: info@hospitalityhouse.org
Phone: 415-749-2110

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Summary: Bay Area Homelessness experts believe that Central City Hospitality House cares deeply about the population it serves and is one of the best homeless shelters in San Francisco. At the same time, Central City Hospitality House should professionalize its services, take a few more risks to serve its population, and organize its efforts to raise more money.

Strengths

Important Support at a Grassroots Level

"They provide focused services for a difficult population."
"They have a grass roots approach."
"They truly see their "clients" as an important part of their community."

High-Quality Organization

"It is consistently rated the best homeless shelter in San Francisco."
"They have a history in San Francisco; a history of surviving adversity within the organization. Their Executive Director, Jackie Jenks has turned this agency around in the years she has been running it, and it is one of the most loving places in the Tenderloin."

Areas for Improvement

Need More Resources

"They should decrease their reliance on government funding and organize more."
"They need more money--and Lord knows they are trying."
"It has been hanging on by a shoestring for many many years."

Other

"It should take more risks. Its guardedness has prevented it from doing several things that residents want it to do."
"They should professionalize their service delivery."

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