Presenters:
Ryan Walls is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at 9/11 Day and leads the fundraising efforts in the eight cities where the Meal Pack for 9/11 Day will occur this year. He has held various fundraising and nonprofit management positions at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York Cares in New York City where he lived until 2017. He and his husband live in Oakland. He is a proud member of First Congregational Church of Berkeley, UCC.
Rachel McMahan is Program Manager at 9/11 Day growing the impact of the meal pack and education programs. With a degree in Environmental and Science Communication from the University of North Carolina and prior AmeriCorps VISTA experience running the Solar Spring Break service-learning program at GRID Alternatives, she is committed to creating sustainable and equitable future through meaningful service opportunities.
2018-2019 Interfaith Winter She
lter
Recognition Observance
Congregation Host Sites and Meal Providers
Episcopal Community Services
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
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 30 years, the SFIC has hosted the San Francisco Interfaith Winter Shelter. Our partners in this signature program are Episcopal Community Services, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the San Francisco Night Ministry, four congregation host sites, and over 50 congregations/organizations preparing and serving meals. This collaborative effort has worked to augment existing shelter opportunities during the coldest months of the year (November through March). The San Francisco 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.