activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Comprehensive support for individuals in crisis Emergency Supply DistributionProvides year-round immediate help and support to men, women, and children experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, and other life challenges through integrated services.
- Distribution of essential non-food resourcesProvides clothing, showers, and hygiene supplies to individuals in need, distributing $3 million worth of clothing in fiscal year 2024.
- Emergency and transitional shelter operations Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates emergency shelters nightly for men and provides transitional housing for single women, women with children, men overcoming addiction, and other vulnerable populations, offering 142,000 shelter nights in fiscal year 2024.
- Hot meal service for individuals experiencing food insecurity and homelessness Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides daily hot meal service Monday through Friday in San Francisco, with year-round support in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties through neighborhood mobile food pantries and daily meal programs.
- Humanitarian outreach and community connection Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates Night Strike, a humanitarian outreach program fostering community connection for vulnerable populations.
- Onsite and mobile food pantry distribution On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates onsite pantries in San Francisco (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) and Chester, PA (Wednesdays), distributes fresh produce weekly in Chester, and runs mobile food pantries in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties, distributing 6 million meals in fiscal year 2024.
- Residential programs with career counseling and housing pathways Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOffers residential programs that include career counseling and support for achieving stable housing for individuals including women, women with children, and men overcoming addiction.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Basic needs as relational entry point basic_needs_as_entry_pointProvides immediate basic needs such as meals, shelter, clothing, and hygiene services not only to alleviate crisis but to initiate trusting relationships that serve as a gateway to long-term restorative programs and societal reintegration.
- Comprehensive support for intersecting crises comprehensive_support_servicesDelivers year-round services addressing multiple, overlapping challenges—including food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, and addiction—through integrated support systems.
- Holistic residential rehabilitation for lasting change holistic_residential_rehabilitationOffers long-term, free residential programs that combine safe shelter with restorative care, addressing root causes like addiction and trauma to support holistic recovery, personal transformation, and sustained life stability.
- Pathways to self-sufficiency through supportive accompaniment pathway_to_reintegrationEquips individuals with career mentoring, job-skills training, and education support within a framework of relational accompaniment to foster reintegration and long-term self-sufficiency.
named programs · 17
what they call their work
Chester Men's Residential Program
Aims to give men a new start at life by overcoming homelessness or addictive behaviors through residential programs.
Chester Women's Residential Program
Provides pathways towards stability, a supportive community, and essential resources for single women and women with children.
Food Pantry Services
Distribution of groceries and fresh produce through multiple neighborhood pantries and mobile services in Portland, Chester, and Oakland
Hot Meal Service
Daily hot meal service for individuals and families in need, available every day of the week in Oakland
Immediate Needs (Chester)
Provides hot meals, fresh produce, diapers, formula, safe night of shelter, and a listening ear.
Immediate Needs (Oakland)
Provides support through neighborhood mobile food pantries and hot meal services.
Immediate Needs (Portland)
Provides essential resources such as food boxes, safe overnight shelter, and resources to overcome addictive behavior.
Men's Residential Programs
Residential programs offering safe shelter, restorative care, and healing for men overcoming homelessness or addictive behaviors, leading to sobriety, employment, and stable housing
Night Strike
Humanitarian outreach program fostering community, connection, and kindness through weekly gatherings in Portland
Oakland Men's Residential Program
Offers transitional housing, career counseling, and pathways towards stable housing for men.
Oakland Women's Residential Program
Offers transitional housing, career counseling, and pathways towards stable housing for women.
Overnight Shelter
Emergency shelter providing safe overnight stays, showers, and hygiene supplies for men in Portland, operating nightly
Overnight Shelter (Portland)
Provides shelter, showers, and hygiene supplies in Portland.
Portland Men's Residential Program
Offers pathways for men to break free from homelessness or addictive behaviors, providing safe shelter, restorative care, and healing.
Portland Women's Residential Program
Provides a refuge of hope for women facing homelessness, instability, and domestic violence, offering safe shelter, restorative care, and healing.
Shelter Vouchers
Provides emergency shelter for men nightly in Portland, with vouchers available for purchase.
Women's Residential Programs
Residential programs providing a refuge of hope for women and children facing homelessness, domestic violence, and sudden instability, with pathways to stability and family reunification
relationships · 9
who they work with
- All Nations Pantry Partner — Collaborates with All Nations Pantry in Oakland for grocery distribution.
- Chester Partner — CityTeam operates programs in Chester, offering services to meet immediate needs and support long-term restoration.
- Delaware County Housing Authority Partner — Collaborates on food pantry operations at Fairgrounds and Kinder Park locations in Chester, PA.
- Fruitvale Pantry Partner — Operates the Fruitvale Pantry in Oakland to distribute groceries.
- Night Strike Partner — Humanitarian outreach program operated by CityTeam Portland focused on community and connection.
- Oakland Partner — CityTeam operates programs in Oakland, offering help and volunteer opportunities.
- Portland Partner — CityTeam operates programs in Portland, providing essential human services and community support.
- San Francisco Partner — CityTeam operates programs in San Francisco, providing essential services and restorative care.
- San Jose Partner — CityTeam operates programs in San Jose, including services for women escaping domestic violence and addiction.