Catholic Charities - Howard Street
From San Francisco Homeless Resource
180 Howard St., 94105
415-972-1333
415-972-1200 (Catholic Charities Main Receptions Line)
415-972-1339 (FAX)
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[edit] Assisted Housing Health Programs
Suite 100
M-F: 9am-5pm. Call for an appointment. New Clients seen on drop in basis between 2-4pm
Promotes stability in the lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS by providing rental and housing assistance, and financial assistance for medical expenses and housing needs.
Second Start Program For people who are or have been diagnosed with disabling HIV or AIDS, are interested in going back to work or school, and are paying more than 50% of their income toward rent each month. Qualified individuals may be eligible for a monthly rental subsidy for up to 18 months. Documentation required: CA State I.D., proof of gross monthly income, letter of diagnosis from San Francisco doctor, proof of rent, proof of employment, job training/school enrollment. Waiting List.
CARE Partial Rent Subsidy Program For those with disabling HIV/AIDS who have been residents of the city & county of San Francisco for at least one year and do not currently live in subsidized housing. Qualified individuals may receive a small monthly subsidy to offset rental expenses. Priority given to those receiving General Assistance. Documentation required: CA State I.D., proof of gross monthly income (not to exceed $900), letter of diagnosis from San Francisco doctor (for disabling HIV, the letter must be dated within the last year), proof of San Francisco residency. Must call monthly to maintain name on Waiting List.
HOPWA Rental Subsidy Program For those with disabling HIV/AIDS who have been on the Housing Waitlist (CHIPS) for at least one year and do not currently live in subsidized housing. In collaboration with the SF Housing Authority, provides a monthly rental subsidy for SF residents who are diagnosed with disabling HIV or AIDS and have a very low income. Recipients of this subsidy pay 30% of their income toward rent and the SF Housing Authority pays the balance of the rent to the property owner. Documentation required: CA State I.D., proof of gross monthly income (dated within the last 60 days), letter of diagnosis from San Francisco doctor (dated within the last 90 days), proof of San Francisco residency (or intent to reside), birth certificate, bank statements (if applicable). This program only takes referrals form the Housing Wait List (CHIPS). For more information regarding the Housing Wait List call the AIDS Housing Wait List at 415-487-8040.
St. Joseph's Health Fund (SJHF) Offers assistance to individuals with disabling HIV or AIDS to pay for certain medical expenses. Fund is limited to $500/year and only covers certain obvious medical expenses or other expenses that are deemed necessary by client's physician. Eligible expenses include: prescription medication, insurance premiums, co-payments, eye exams, eyeglasses/contacts (up to $250), and dental care. Check with SJHF staff for information about alternative therapies qualifications. Checks are sent directly to providers. Documentation required: CA State I.D., proof of gross monthly income (not to exceed $1,000), letter of diagnosis from San Francisco doctor (for disabling HIV, the letter must be dated within the last year) proof of San Francisco residency, proof of medical insurance (Medicare, MediCal, or private), if applicable. Wait List, must call monthly to maintain place on list.
[edit] Employment Assistance Program
180 Howard St., Suite 300, 94105
415-972-1300
415-972-1350 (FAX)
M-F: 9am-5pm
Program features several different types of employment services to serve the needs of refugees, immigrants and others receiving public assistance to become motivated and use their own resources to find employment and achieve self-sufficiency. Programs include:
Refugee Employment Assistance Program (REAP) Train and seek job placement for refugees. Provides vocational ESL, job readiness/life skills training, job placement, job retention, individual referral to training, and on-the-job training.
CalWORKS Expanded REAP services to immigrants and refugee families receiving public benefits.
Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) CalWORKS component serving the populations of single adults receiving General Assistance (GA).
Individual Referral (IR) Offers referrals to training in a vocation or field. Participants have been enrolled in coursework at Golden Gate University and Oxman College as well as selected technical/vocational training colleges.
Child Care Vocational Training Program (CCVTP) For welfare-to-work participants, to allow them to pursue careers in the child care field. Program offered in collaboration with City College of San Francisco's Child Care Training Curricula. Students will take courses at City College, and CCTVP will provide them with the necessary life skills and support, including mentoring, homework assistance, ESL and career counseling. Job placement services provided upon completion of training.
Post Employment Services: Career Advancement - Workplace VESL Seeks to engage participants in the pursuit of rewarding careers. Offers on-the-jobsite Vocational ESL training to those who need such services to advance to higher paying positions within the same employment, or to move on to more rewarding careers. Offers post-employment career counseling.
[edit] ESL and Employment Services
180 Howard Street, Ste. 300, San Francisco, CA 94105
415-972-1300
M-F: 9am - 5pm. Call to sign up and for availability for classes
Provides ESL/EL civics education classes and Citizenship and civic participation classes. ESL classes are for those who are receiving CalWorks. Employment services include: job readiness, development, placement, retention, career advancement, resume writing, and translation and interpretation services.
[edit] Homelessness Prevention Program
180 Howard St., Suite 300
415-972-1300
415-972-1350 (FAX)
M-F: 9am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Offers comprehensive support services to families and individuals to prevent homelessness. Services include short-term case management, rental assistance, child care, advocacy, and information and referral. The Center provides some singles eviction prevention and the Shelter Plus Care subsidy program.
Eligibility requirements: must be San Francisco County resident, with source of income, have minor child/ren in custody; be homeless or at risk of homelessness. Apply by phone (please call for current intake procedures). Walk-ins not accepted. No waiting list, no co-payment, no insurance. English, Spanish, Tagalog. Wheelchair accessible.
[edit] Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS)
180 Howard St., Suite 300, 94105
415-972-1300
415-972-1350 (FAX)
M-F: 9am-5pm. By appointment only
Provides resettlement of refugees. Service includes an assessment of individual needs, family reunification, referrals for immigration problems, employment counseling and case management and follow-up on progress toward cultural and economic assimilation. Also provides citizenship services and immigration services including visa petitions, asylum applications, adjustment of status, family petitions and legal status for victims of human trafficking and crime - "T" and "U" visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, and other assistance on immigration forms. Spanish, Tagalog, Laotian, Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese.
[edit] Rental Assistance Program
180 Howard Suite 300
415-972-1300 (Receptionist)
415-972-1301 (Rental assistance)
415-972-1375 (Call Thurs @ 1pm for rental assistance intake)
M-F: 9am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
To receive an appointment for rental assistance call on Thurs. @ 1pm.
Rental Assistance Program Offers comprehensive support services to families and individuals to prevent homelessness. Services include short-term case management, rental assistance, child care, advocacy, and information and referral. The Center provides some singles eviction prevention and the Shelter Plus Care subsidy program.
Eligibility requirements: must be San Francisco County resident, with source of income, have minor child/ren in custody; be homeless or at risk of homelessness. Apply by phone (please call for current intake procedures). Walk-ins not accepted. No waiting list, no co-payment, no insurance. English, Spanish, Tagalog. Wheelchair accessible.
Emergency Health Fund - HIV Direct Services Offers assistance to individuals with disabling HIV or AIDS to pay for certain medical expenses. Fund is limited to $500/year and only covers certain obvious medical expenses or other expenses that are deemed necessary by client's physician. Priority is given to people who meet the criteria and show the greatest financial need. Eligible expenses include: prescription medication, insurance premiums, co-payments, eye exams, eyeglasses/contacts (up to $150), and dental care (up to $250). Check with EHF staff for information about alternative therapies qualifications. Checks are sent directly to providers.
Documentation required: CA State I.D., proof of gross monthly income (not to exceed $1000), letter of diagnosis from San Francisco doctor (for disabling HIV, the letter must be dated within the last year), proof of rent, proof of San Francisco residency, proof of medical insurance (Medicare, MediCal, or private), if applicable. Wait List, must call monthly to maintain place on list.
