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First Avenues Opens New Office

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:39:48 +0000

You are invited to an open-house on Thursday, August 12 from 4-6:30 PM. We will be celebrating the opening of our new office dedicated to providing innovative housing solutions to families.

US Launches First Comprehensive Federal Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:53:19 +0000

Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness – the nation’s first comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness – was launched June 22, 2010 by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.

HUD Data Show 7% Increase in Number of Homeless Families in 2009

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:52:14 +0000

While the overall number of homeless people in shelters across the country fell by 2% in 2008-2009, the number of families in homeless shelters rose by 7% nationwide. “clearly homelessness is impacting a greater share of families with children,” said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

Speaker Pelosi Honored by Hamilton Family Center

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:23:03 +0000

On June 3, 2010, Hamilton Family Center welcomed the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to speak with us on the commitment of the federal government to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Nancy Pelosi and Jackie Speier with Poverty Prevention Award

The evening was the official kick-off to Hamilton Family Center’s 25th Anniversary.

The Board, Staff, and Community of Hamilton Family Center awarded Speaker Pelosi with the Poverty Prevention Award for her important work on the ARRA stimulus funding which is enabling us to prevent eviction and secure permanent housing for 300 families our community in the next two years.

Funding Cut Proposed: Family Homeless Services

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:42:18 +0000

For the second year in a row, the Human Services Agency has proposed a cut to essential services for housing homeless families in order to balance the City budget. This proposed cut would significantly reduce funding for a family transitional housing program with a proven track record of successfully moving families into permanent, stable housing.

In a recent hearing, the Human Services Commission has recommended against making this drastic cut to needed services for homeless families.

”Eliminating funding for this type of program is counterintuitive on two levels. First, with homelessness swelling in this new recession and need growing, is cutting social safety net services to homeless families the right cut to make at this time? Second, the Hamilton Family Transitional Housing Program actually contributes to an annual reduction in costs to the City by diverting families from the child welfare and foster care systems.” – Beth Stokes, MSW, Executive Director, Hamilton Family Center

What you can do to help?

Contact Mayor Newsom and ask him to accept the recommendation of the Human Services Commission and not cut funding by 20% to homeless families and youth living in transitional housing.

Twitter @GavinNewsom
Facebook www.facebook.com/GavinNewsom
Phone: 415.554.6141
Email gavin.newsom@sfgov.org

Homelessness Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Programs featured in the NYTimes

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:46:21 +0000

The New York Times is running a series of articles titled “The New Poor” about Americans across the country struggling to recover from the Great Recession. A story published April 19^th focused on Homelessness Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Programs in San Mateo, CA and across the U.S.

Hamilton Family Center has had particular success dispersing federal HPRP stimulus funds to help prevent families from becoming homeless in the Bay Area compared to some agencies in other cities cited in the article.

Read the full story here:
U.S. Offers a Hand to Those on Eviction’s Edge

Make your gift to Celebrate Mother’s Day

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:27:55 +0000

Imagine what is it like for a mother to lose her family’s home. How would you provide safety to your children without the stability of a home?

When Elizabeth lost her home, she turned to Hamilton Family Center.

Being homeless isn’t a choice. For me, it happened. Hamilton Family Center is providing me with resources to end homelessness in my family.

Today, Elizabeth and over a hundred other mothers like her, have a safe environment to live in while they look for a new home.

Hamilton Family Center provides more than meals, beds, and activities: we provide nourishment, stability, and integrated programming for children and families. Your gift to Hamilton Family Center this Mother’s Day will fund over 100,000 meals this year, diapers and formula for the youngest children, and after-school programming for over 600 children a year.

Most of all, your gift will provide housing to moms who are doing their best to keep their families together.

I am able to give them hot food when they come home from school, and then they tell me “Mami, you are the best mother in the world.” ~ Carmen

At Mother’s Day we celebrate the bonds of family and recognize the hard work of mothers everywhere. Please join us in supporting the moms and children living at Hamilton Family Center this year. Make your gift today.

Being a mother means that I have a child depending on me to provide a safe and healthy environment. ~Angie

Get Involved

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:36:26 +0000

How Can You Help?

We believe every child should be given a chance for a brighter future. But we need your help. There are many ways you can make a difference.

Join Us

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:49 +0000

Sharing the Harvest: An Evening Benefiting Hamilton Family Center
Join us on October 1, 2010. We invite you to celebrate 25 years of success and sharing as we honor the commitment of our community and friends.

What We Do

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:29:20 +0000

Hamilton Family Center is the largest provider of shelter, eviction prevention assistance, rapid re-housing, youth programming, and support services for homeless families in San Francisco.