Raphael House offers comprehensive services helping at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence, while strengthening family bonds. Raphael House does not seek or accept any government funding.

Description:
Raphael House is a family shelter, offering private rooms, home-cooked meals, case-management services and a vibrant children's program. Two-thirds of the people we serve are children and two-thirds of the children are under five --- the most vulnerable of the homeless population. Sixty volunteers come every week and add excitement, energy and happiness to the program.

History:
Begun in 1971, Raphael House is the Bay Area's first shelter for homeless families. We have received three major awards, one national (the Chevron Award) for excellence in non-profit management and quality of care given to the families we serve.

Contact people:

Carol Field, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) David Lowell, Executive Director, (email)

Address:

1065 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (See a map)

Directions:

Raphael House is on the south side of Sutter Street, between Hyde and Larkin. It is in the area between Nob Hill and the Tenderloin.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montgomery St. stop,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15   Nearest Bus Stop: 2,3 or 4 stop at Hyde and Sutter, 1 minute walk