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Mandela, Nelson. "...Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression."

Mental Health 101: Toxic Positivity Source: https://www.healthline.com//toxic-positivity-during-the-pa

For Black History month, we celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and the inspiration that he continues to provide to many.

Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, easy access to healthcare is extremely important. Our residents at Conard House live with an average of 4.8 concurrent chronic medical conditions. Help us expand our Health Navigation Services and ensure that our residents have the necessary support and resources to self-manage and engage in their healthcare. Donate to Conard House today: https://conardhouse.org/donate-1

According to the American Psychiatric Association, Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Kudos to the Chase Center for showing support for the rights of marginalized communities everywhere. #sanfrancisco #humanrightsday #WarriorNation

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!

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.

Thank you Supportive Housing Team! The team continues to put together and distribute supply bags that contain food and supplies, PPE, and instructions on how to stay safe and healthy in the midst of Covid-19.

Thank you for your keeping us all safe!

Congratulations to our staff of the week -- Ryan (Yaofeng Tan)! Ryan is a Maintenance Technician for the Coop Program and has now been with Conard House for over a year and a half. His colleagues enjoy working with him as he is always calm and collected. He has risen to the challenge of working well with the residents and has shown that he can manage stressful situations. We are grateful to have Ryan on our team!