Latest News

29 Sep Serving Not Suffering

Living in a homeless shelter can be depressing; it can be especially difficult for a teenage girl. Depression can feed on itself. The more attention you give it, the worse it...

29 Sep Is Housing First the Answer to Homelessness?

Housing First was initiated in New York City in 1992 and is a publicly funded program. The program is based on the concept that before homeless persons can overcome behavioral...

29 Sep Top Needs for Shelters During Summer

Many of us are apt to think about the homeless only in the winter when it’s cold, icy and the temperatures drop at nightfall.  Some good Samaritans donate blankets, warm...

29 Sep Leveraging Strengths for Social Enterprise

Providing the means and opportunity to promote lasting and meaningful change for our clients and community is at the heart of the programs and services at the Bay Area Rescue...

29 Sep San Francisco Chronicle: Special Reports on the Homeless

If you are interested in keeping abreast of the latest issues facing homelessness in the Bay, please visit the San Francisco Chronicle. There, you can find their ongoing series of...