Central City Hospitality House
From San Francisco Homeless Resource
146 Leavenworth St. (at Turk), 94102
(See separate entry for CCHH Tenderloin Self-Help Clinic on Turk Street)
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[edit] Employment Resource Center
146 Leavenworth St. (at Turk), 94102 415-749-2175 415-749-2136 (FAX) M-F: 9-5
Resource Center providing job listings, a computer lab with telephone, fax and internet access and assistance with resumes and cover letters. The Resource Center is available on a drop-in basis Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-12;. Provides ongoing 3-week Job Skills Workshops to assist with job search and job readiness including how to apply for a job, create a resume, a cover letter and practice to improve interview skills. Graduates receive $75 in clothing gift certificates, bus tokens, free voice mail and continued support seeking and beginning a job. Also collaborates with Network Ministries to offer a 4-week computer class to develop or upgrade computer skills. Computer classes can be taken while participating in the Job Skills Workshop. This is a 5-week program and participants can earn $30 per week for prompt and regular attendance at both programs.
[edit] Community Arts Program
146 Leavenworth St., 94102 415-749-2132 415-749-2149 (FAX) M,W,F: 12pm-5pm (4:30pm, Clean-up)
[edit] Open Door Art Studio
Provides free art materials, studio space and instruction to people who are low-income, homeless or at risk. Instruction from 12 noon-4:30pm, clean-up from 4:30pm-5pm. All services are free and accessible to the disabled.
The Women's Art Workshop no longer exists. Contact the Art Studio @ (415) 749-2133 for current program information.
[edit] The Exhibition Program
Presents cultural event and exhibits of Tenderloin artist's work at galleries and public spaces throughout the city.
[edit] Open Studios
During the month of October, Hospitality House Art Studio participates in this citywide event. Although the studio is always available for tours anytime during the year, this event allows members of the public to come and meet the artist and see their work both finished and in progress.
[edit] Town Hall Meetings
First Wednesday of every month, the Art Studio community meets to formally recognize and consider artist input, discuss current issues at the Community Arts Program, announce upcoming events and shows, and spotlight a particular artist.
[edit] Men's Case Management Dormitory
146 Leavenworth St. (at Turk), 94102 415-749-2103 415-749-2136 (FAX) 24 hours (closed 8am-4pm)
Male participants in need of shelter can qualify for a comprehensive 15-month program that begins with placement in the Case Management Dormitory. Houses 20 beds and provides a three month intensive program in which individuals identify a series of goals designed to transition them into a stable housing situation. Individual counseling and support groups focusing on substance abuse and job seeking and retention skills are provided on site.
