Hospitality House SF

Yesterday, we walked with purpose, community, and hope during Walk With Windy and our Community Building Program ( CBP). For nearly 60 years, since 1967, Hospitality House has remained committed to uplifting voices, strengthening community, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared their voice, and stood together in the spirit of unity and civic engagement. Every step taken was a reminder that change happens when communities come together and participate. ❤️

Let’s keep the momentum going — because every voice matters, and every vote helps shape a stronger future for all.

We are proud to present “Stories From The Field” as an ongoing series about the people on the front lines, about the contributions of just a few of the thousands of nonprofit workers. We’ll share some of their challenges and successes - and some of their dreams.

Hospitality House owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the dozens of dedicated staff who’ve devoted themselves to lifting up the best of our community - day in, day out. The work is challenging. It is meaningful. It is transformative. And, all too often, their work is overlooked and undervalued. These valiant nonprofit warriors - community builders all - are often underpaid and underappreciated.

A landmark Controller’s report in April 2023 - an analysis of more than 16,000 FTEs - acknowledged the prevalence of low wages in the nonprofit workforce, and the racial inequity in the field. According to the report, an estimated 75%of the general (non-executive) nonprofit workforce is Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).

The report found further that 50% of the nonprofit workforce earns less than $25.25 per hour, struggling to support their own families while making life better for others. The report also identified the case management position as a key staff position in the nonprofit workforce - helping people with housing, employment, mental health needs - accounting for barely 8% of the workforce yet nearly 30% of the staff vacancies. Low wages compromise the City’s ability to meet its goals, and increase the burden on nonprofit workers.

We hope that the stories of those helping to make life better for all of us in the City of St. Francis - will inspire City leaders to make our nonprofit workers’ lives better.

EVERY STEP FORWARD MATTERS Tenderloin Self Help Center. As we celebrate 60 years of service to the community, we’re reminded that it’s people—our donors, our supporters, our staff, and our community members—who make this mission come alive! Yesterday, Because of our Donors, we had the privilege of providing new shoes and a brand-new walker to members of our community—small things that can make a big difference in someone’s daily life.

Because dignity looks like walking comfortably.
Because care looks like showing up.
Because community means making sure no one is left behind.

At the Tenderloin Self-Help Center, we believe in meeting people where they are—offering support, connection, and resources that empower each person to keep moving forward, one step at a time.
A special thank you to our amazing team—Program Manager Tiffany Jackson and Ruben, Shaundre, and Case Manager Theo—for leading this work with compassion and dedication every single day.
📍 146 Leavenworth St.
📞 (415) 749-2143

Together, we’re not just giving items—we’re restoring comfort, confidence, and hope.



Location: 146 Leavenworth St.
Phone: (415) 749-2143