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Thursday, June 9, 2016
8:00 am - 9:30 am
All are welcome! Bring a friend!
(1111 O'Farrell St. at Franklin, San Francisco)
Please do not park in the St. Mark's parking lot as those
spaces are rented to others. Parking is available
across the street at St. Mary's Cathedral.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST HOST:
Father Franklin Fong, OFM
Jeff Kositsky, Director
On May 11, 2016, Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the established of the Department of Homelessness & Supportive Housing and appointed Hamilton Family Center Executive Director Jeff Kositsky to lead the new Department that will help homeless residents permanently exit the streets and move into housing and services.
Jeff Kositsky is a nationally recognized leader in innovative homeless services and has over 20 years of experience managing nonprofit organizations in San Francisco. From 2013, he served as the executive director of the Hamilton Family Center. During his tenure, the organization expanded its rapid re-housing program and developed an innovative partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District to prevent and end homelessness among school children and their families. From 2001 to 2010, he was executive director of Community Housing Partnership, a nonprofit affordable housing developer in San Francisco. He has served on several nonprofit boards, including San Francisco's Coalition on Homelessness and the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors. Mr. Kositsky holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Relations from American University in Washington, DC and a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas.
2015-2016 Interfaith Winter Shelter
Recognition Observance
Congregation Host Sites and Meal Providers
Episcopal Community Services
San Francisco Human Services Agency
San Francisco Night Ministry
In 1988, the City of San Francisco pleaded for more involvement from religious organizations to help with the growing problem of homelessness. The faith community responded and in doing so created the
San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC). For over 27 years the SFIC has hosted the
SF Interfaith Winter Shelter. Our partners in this signature program are
Episcopal Community Services, the
San Francisco Human Services Agency,
San Francisco Night Ministry, four congregation host sites and over 35 congregations providing meals. This collaborative effort has worked to augment existing shelter opportunities during the coldest months of the year (November through February). The SF Interfaith Winter Shelter provides, dinner, breakfast, and a safe, warm overnight rest for up to 100 homeless men each night. The shelter has become a leading example of interfaith cooperation within the United States and has intentionally encouraged and challenged our growing network of local congregations to open their spaces and their hearts.
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