ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
RAPHAEL HOUSE
BACKGROUND
Established in 1971,
Raphael House was the first shelter in San Francisco for homeless
families. Now one of four full-service family shelters, our mission
is to help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial
independence, while strengthening family bonds. Raphael House was
incorporated as its own California non-profit in 1991, with the federal
designation of a 501(c)(3) organization.
WHO WE SERVE
Overall, single mothers
head 85 percent of our families, and 65 percent of our clients are
children. Looking at our immediate past year, Raphael House served
908 individuals, over 600 of whom are children.
for more info:
www.raphaelhouse.org
Raphael House neither seeks nor accepts
government funding.
Agencies that rely on
government funding sources can easily become compromised due to political
or economic vicissitudes. In addition, private funding allows Raphael
House to operate its programs founded upon the best practices that it has
learned in over thirty years of service.
Support is drawn from
individuals, corporations, foundations, churches, synagogues, and other
civic organizations that are committed to promoting stability for at-risk
families.
Jefferson Award Winner
Raphael House's own Father David
Lowell is a recent winner of the JEFFERSON AWARD. This award is
administered by the American Institute for Public Service, a national
foundation that honors community service.
