Press Release

Mayor Newsom Announces Interfaith Winter Schedule Program for 2009-2010

11/20/09 – The Human Services Agency (HSA) has announced the 2009-2010 San Francisco Interfaith Winter Shelter Program for single, male adults. The program will begin on Sunday, November 22, and run through February 27, 2010.

“San Francisco is committed to providing our homeless residents with the necessary housing, shelter and supportive services they need,” said Mayor Newsom. “This need is even more critical during the colder months. The Human Services Agency and Episcopal Community Services are collaborating with the San Francisco Interfaith Council to provide additional shelter services to ensure our homeless residents have refuge from the cold.”

The first location to host the winter shelter will be St. Boniface Church at 133 Golden Gate Avenue. Interfaith shelter spaces are reserved on a first come first served basis. Those interested in a sleeping unit on 11/22, should come to St. Boniface NO EARLIER THAN 5:30 pm to get a ticket.  The ticket will allow the guest a seven day stay.  Two meals will be provided each day for shelter guests.  These spaces are not reserved through the shelter reservation system, CHANGES.

2009 – 2010 Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter Program

Nov. 22 – Dec. 13, 2009

St. Boniface
133 Golden Gate @ Leavenworth
Check In: 6:30 pm
Check Out: 6:30 am
Capacity: 60 Men
Contact: Jennifer Sacramento
510-316-4171
Dec. 14 – Jan. 2, 2010

St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street @ Geary
Check In: 7:00 pm
Check Out: 7:00 am
Capacity: 100 Men
Contact:  Diane Luppertini – 567-2020, Ext. 201

Jan. 3 – Jan. 23, 2010

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1111 O’ Farrell Street
Check In: 7:00 pm
Check Out: 7:00 am
Capacity: 60 Men
Contact:  John Elford – 648-4363

Jan. 24 –Jan. 30, 2010

St. Boniface
133 Golden Gate @ Leavenworth
Check In: 7:00 pm
Check Out: 7:00 am
Capacity: 60 Men
Contact: Jennifer Sacramento
510-316-4171

Jan. 31 – Feb. 27, 2010

First Unitarian Church
1187 Franklin Street
Check In: 7:00 pm
Check Out: 7:00 am
Capacity: 80 Men
Contact: Leslie Bader – 821-1307

For more information regarding the 2009-2010 Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelters, please call Briana Moore at (415) 557-6482.