| Organization |
Home Away From Homelessness.
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| Address |
Fort Mason, Building 9. San Francisco CA 94123 |
| Phone |
415-561-5533 (administrative office); 415-561-4621 (volunteer information) |
| Fax |
415-561-5535 |
| E-Mail |
volunteer@homeaway.org |
| Hours |
Office - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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Program hours vary, including weekends. |
| Description |
A multi-service agency providing support services for homeless children and families including: a Mentor Program; The Beach House; and The School House. The Beach House is a unique respite and recreation program for homeless children based in a nurturing and supportive environment at the Marin Headlands, ages 5-17. The Mentoring Program provides homeless children with one-to-one attention from a caring adult, ages 6-17. The School House is an after-school enrichment program for homeless children in grades 5-9. This is a volunteer-run organization. Volunteers are needed to act as mentors, tutors, chefs, and Beach House trip companions, etc. A member of the Homeless Children's Network (HCN) and Homeless Education Council (HEC) of the SFUSD. |
| Eligibility |
Homeless/low-income child or family. |
| Fee |
Free. |
| Application |
Referral by shelter or other service provider working with homeless and formerly homeless families. |
| Transportation |
To Fort Mason: Muni (28 19th Avenue, 30 Stockton, 47 Van Ness or 49 Van Ness-Mission). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
Spanish. |
| Officer |
Sara Matson, Interim Executive Director. |
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