Central City Hospitality House
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Located: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1967
Mission: 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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Leadership
Jackie Jenks.
As the Executive Director of Central City Hospitality House, Jackie brings expertise in non-profit management and knowledge of San Francisco’s social service system and political climate.
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Financial Data
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| Total Revenue: $3,524,593 |
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Contact Info
| Website: | http://www.hospitalityhouse.org/ | Address: | 290 Turk St |
| E-Mail: | info AT hospitalityhouse.org | San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | |
| Phone: | 415-749-2110 | ||
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Story:
Read about one of Central City Hospitality House's inspiring stories:
At the age of 67, M.J. Penneywell is an unusual community college student. After thirteen years as a homeless person, and many more years struggling with cocaine addiction, he is completing his second year toward an Associate of Arts degree in Counseling. He intends to use his degree on the streets of the Tenderloin. "If I change, I figure someone else can change too." Working part-time and attending college part-time- "I'm averaging six hours. That's petty good for the old man"- M.J. is already counseling the people he has loved so long. "I am from the streets of the Tenderloin. I can go in places where everyday people just can't go. There are areas where people are afraid to go. But it doesn't bother me. They call me School Teacher now. So I'm getting their attention, and that's my purpose."
So M.J.'s dedication is rooted in a place and its people. "I love San Francisco, and this Tenderloin area. It's an area of all diverse peoples, but they all blend in together. It's a beautiful area. And me and the Tenderloin goes way back. It's hard-working people, immigrants trying to pull it together the Tenderloin is the foundation and I want to be a part of it."
Sometimes he adds a touch of humor: "It's well known that Central City Hospitality House is the best shelter in the City. On the streets, they say, Man, I'm trying to get up there, man."
For the reputation of Hospitality House, M.J. credits the shelter staff and case workers. "Their goal is getting us out of the population of homeless and finding a place to stay."
M.J. now comes to Hospitality House only to attend weekly housing support group. His reason? "Staying connected, because they have helped me so much and I cannot just turn my back...It's more now of giving back. I've been on both sides of it, and I'm on the right side now. Andd that's why I'm not afraid of the danger part; I just want to put the point out. My main concern is the younger generation. That's the bottom line and my love fro my fellow guys on the street now. And I pray for them. That's it."
(Read more about other success stories at: http://www.hospitalityhouse.org/mj.htm)
Expert Reviews of Central City Hospitality House
Evidence of Impact Summary:
They have a community arts program which offers more than 250 artists materials and space, an employment program which offers a broad range of services to approximately 300 people each year, a shelter which offers 25 ninety-day, case-managed beds and five emergency spaces to 150 adult men each year, and a self help center which more than 10,000 people use each year.Organization Strengths 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.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
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.See expert comments.
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It is consistently rated the best homeless shelter in San Francisco. | ||
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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. | ||
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They are of and by the community, from hiring to decision making on. They get positive feedback from homeless people, do a lot with a little bit of funding, and stand up for homeless people when the city wants to further oppress. | ||
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They run a homeless shelter, a drop-in center, and a community arts program. Its shelter is consistently rated by homeless people as the best shelter in San Francisco. Its drop-in center is a core part of the Tenderloin neighborhood, helping homeless people and SRO residents to access core behavioral health and employment services, but also simply creating a safe space in a sometimes intimidating neighborhood. They are not perfect, but its staff by and large try very hard and are responsive to critique from homeless service users, and without them, the Tenderloin would be a far more dangerous, far more afflicted place. | ||
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They provide a useful outlet for homeless and Tenderloin residents. | ||
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They have a grass roots approach. | ||
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They provide focused services for a difficult population. | ||
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They truly see their "clients" as an important part of their community. | ||
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They have a good reputation within the community and provide innovative free services that meet real needs. | ||
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It has been hanging on by a shoestring for many many years. | ||
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They need more money--and Lord knows they are trying. | ||
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They should decrease their reliance on government funding and organize more. | ||
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It should take more risks. Its guardedness has prevented it from doing several things that residents want it to do. | ||
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They should professionalize their service delivery. | ||
Leadership
Jackie Jenks
Executive Director
Executive Director
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