Conard House

Lotus mural by San Francisco artist fnnch. The idea for the Lotus was suggested by one of the residents of the building. The lotus flower is famous for starting in muddy water and yet emerging beautiful. This is a hopeful metaphor for the neighborhood and city if I’ve ever heard one. It is also intended to honor Little Saigon, which is nearby. ~fnnch The Lotus mural was done in collaboration with Conard House, San Francisco Parks Department, and other local organizations.... Thank you fnnch for your beautiful work!

Did you know about the connection between health and homelessness? Visit ConardHouse.org to learn how you can help Conard House best support those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse in San Francisco.

We'd love for you to join us! We are hiring!

Happy #ThankYouWednesday! We are so grateful to you, our community for rallying for a global day of generosity and giving. Your donations directly impacted the lives of our residents and clients, all of whom are extremely low-income and live with chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, and/or are chronically homeless. We are grateful to our community of supporters for helping us work towards our vision for San Francisco, where housing and mental healthcare are affordable and accessible to everyone, and where individuals with mental health conditions are not stigmatized or criminalized by society. We invite you to join us year-round in community to continue championing supportive housing and community living in San Francisco. Thank you.

Vote! There's still time. The ballot is stronger than the bullet. ~Abraham Lincoln

Our mission and beliefs at Conard House are enduring, year-round, since our founding in 1960. The core of our work is our belief in community alternatives to institutions. When we invest in our residents and provide services that address the roots of chronic homelessness and extreme poverty, we can limit the number of times that people with mental illnesses interact with carceral systems that hurt rather than help them. Please continue to support us and our cause beyond #GivingTuesday.

A Virtual Halloween Costume Contest is one way to safely celebrate and have fun during Halloween. Please remember to wear a mask, wash hands frequently, and practice social distancing. We wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Today’s youth possess an abundance of creative ideas, talent, and passion they are willing to share to help address problems related to mental health and supportive housing. Conard House welcomes these brilliant minds, incredible talents, and hearts of gold. This week, we give the stage to Ryan Chin, a student from Lick-Wilmerding High School, and his podcast regarding Homelessness in San Francisco: https://anchor.fm//Manifest-Project-San-Francisco-Homeless

About 9,500 people in San Francisco are living in supportive housing units in San Francisco. We, at Conard House, provide long-term independent living in secure and well-maintained supportive housing locations. Our goal is to help residents and clients live healthy and fruitful lives. Join us and make San Francisco a place where everyone can thrive. Visit ConardHouse.org to learn more.

I volunteer for Conard House because when I decided I wanted to take a gap year for college, I knew that I'd want to do meaningful work in my community during my time at home. I heard about Conard House through a friend who was volunteering with the non-profit and decided to learn more. After reading about what Conard House stood for and how they help the homeless in San Francisco, I found myself motivated to help an organization that truly cares about the population they serve. ~Jeannie

I joined Conard House because I admire their work and the support they provide for adults living with serious mental health and medical conditions. As an individual, I always wanted to make a difference and being a part of Conard House would only bring me closer to my vison. Also, the population we serve is usually overlooked and Conard House does a great job in providing extensive care and support. Being a part and helping Conard House with its mission makes me feel like I can make a difference in improving people’s lives. ~Malvika

Some reasons why it is very important to vote: 1. Voting is a way for our voices to be heard. 2. Voting is a big opportunity to create positive change. 3. Vote because the community depends on you.... Let's exercise our right to vote!

I'd like to give a big thank you to the Conard House SF-Connected Program and its diligent staff! Through their help, I was able to secure employment. I now have a reliable resource to sustain food and shelter. ~Glen

Congratulations to Trena Jones -- this week's staff of the week! Trena is from the Property Management Department and is known for her rapport with the communities that we serve. A quote from one of Trena's coworkers, "Trena is a wonderful mentor and friend to me for several years. She is always cheerful and has a great laugh. She has been a very good example of setting professional boundaries."

We'd like to give a big shout out to MASKS2ALL for their generous donation of masks for Conard House staff and residents! Thank you for doing your part to keep our communities safe.

Congratulations to Virginia Moreno -- this week's staff of the week! Case Manager Virginia Moreno celebrated her Twentieth Year of service with Conard House on Friday, September 11th 2020! Virginia is CS-North's unofficial Site Historian, and has been faithfully serving the Tenderloin clientele for two decades now. Coworkers describe her as reliable and fun to work with. Congratulations Virginia, and Thank you for your service!

Congratulations to Gary -- this week's staff of the week! Gary is a veteran of Supportive Housing Agencies. His extensive knowledge in facilities maintenance is matched by his warm and considerate disposition. Gary has always gone the extra mile to make sure our communities are safe and in excellent working order. We are incredibly lucky to have him as a core piece of the McAllister Team.