City Hope SF

Name: City Hope San Francisco
Address: 45 Olive Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109-7030, US
Telephone: 415-741-1563

Radical Hospitality. Dignified Transformation.

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Our mission

Social connection is a fundamental human need–our mission is to build relationships, decrease isolation, and connect vulnerable Tenderloin neighbors to community resources.

Our Vision

All who come through our doors build and sustain a community in the Tenderloin where everyone takes steps of transformation into health and stability.

Our Values

At City Hope, everyone is:
Welcomed - we thoughtfully craft each part of our programs, from set up and flow to food and music, with our guests in mind
Respected - we hold space for and honor people's traumas and journeys
Celebrated - we believe in having fun together, drawing from everyone's unique gifts and providing a place to experience joy

Stay up to date with the latest:

☕💚 Partner Spotlight: Verve 💚☕

HUGE shoutout to our amazing coffee partner, @vervecoffee, for their incredible generosity! 🌟 They have been a constant support of our cafe, recently donating 360 lbs of coffee. Their dedication to giving back fuels our community and brings all our guests, volunteers, and staff so much joy. 🫶

Thank you for your partnership, generosity, and commitment to Radical Hospitality. Next time you’re in the mood for coffee, make sure to check them out and support businesses that give back!

#partnerspotlight #coffeewithacause #communitysupport #gratitude

🌟 Volunteer of the Month Spotlight! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Ingrid, our incredible Volunteer of the Month! 🎉 Ingrid has been an absolute rockstar, dedicating her time to making delicious lattes in our cafe every Wednesday. As a resident barista, she has even been a judge at our Barista Throwdown event! ☕ 💖 Thank you, Ingrid, we’re so grateful for you!

#volunteerofthemonth #gratitude #thankyou

🤩 Happy Friday! 💛

As we wrap up another week, let's take a moment to reflect on the positive impact we're all making. How did you make a difference this week? Whether it was a small act of kindness or a big gesture of generosity, we want to hear all about it! 🙌 Share your stories of kindness or any good deeds you witnessed in the comments below.

Let’s spread the positivity and inspire others to keep doing good! 💫

#FeelGoodFriday #ActsOfKindness #GoodDeeds #KindnessMatters #TogetherWeCan

🌟 A Night of Hope for San Francisco 🌟

Last night, City Hope’s CEO and founder, Rev. Paul Trudeau had the privilege of offering a prayer for the homeless during Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s pre-inauguration Interfaith Council ceremony at Temple Emanu-el. 🙏🏽 His words were a powerful reminder of the need for compassion and community in our city: "Grant us deep compassion and resolute courage to build a city of radical belonging where love replaces loneliness, hope replaces hurt, where all can call our beloved San Francisco home."

We look ahead with optimism for a brighter tomorrow, especially for those who need our support the most. 🌉💖 #sanfrancisco #hopeforthefuture #community #faithinaction

❄️ Happy Holidays! ❄️

At City Hope, everyone is welcomed, respected, and celebrated. During this season of giving, we are especially grateful to all those who have dedicated their time and resources to investing in radical hospitality and dignified transformation for our Tenderloin neighbors.

As we celebrate this joyful season, we’re reminded of the power of giving and connection. Help support our mission to uplift our community's voices by making a heartfelt donation in your loved one’s name.

Choose the number of meals you want to donate (links in bio) and instantly receive a downloadable acknowledgment card to fill out and share with your loved one as an intentional and meaningful gift this holiday.

Your generosity will brighten not only your family and friends’ day but also the lives of those in need. Together, let’s make this holiday season a little brighter for everyone! 🌟

#happyholidays #spreadjoy #giveback

✨ Cozy Holiday Vibes! 🎄

There's no place like City Hope where we come to gather in joy, laughter, and warmth. Whether you're together with loved ones or enjoying a quiet moment, take a moment to appreciate the magic of this season. Here's to hope!❤️

#cozyvibes #seasonofjoy #homefortheholidays #holidaytogetherness #magicalseason #gratefulheart #hopeandjoy

💖 Hope Starts Today! 💖

Starting today, you can make our guests' hopes a reality. When you donate in your loved one’s name, choose how many Tenderloin neighbors you’d like to provide a meal for and instantly receive a downloadable acknowledgment card within 24 hours to share with your honoree. 💌

��🍴$100 feeds 20 people
🍴$250 feeds 50 people
🍴$500 feeds 100 people

➡️ Give Hope Now! (links in bio)

Donations continue throughout the season, bringing compassion, gratitude, and hope to those who need it most! ✨

Let’s make this holiday season brighter for all. 💫

#GiftOfHope #SeasonOfGiving #CompassionInAction #HolidayGiving #GiveBack #TenderloinCommunity

Looking for a last-minute meaningful holiday gift? 🎁 Starting tomorrow, December 19th, make a donation in your loved one’s name to support our neighbors in the Tenderloin.

➡️ Here’s how it works:

❄️ Choose how many people you would like to provide a meal for: $100 feeds 20 people, $250 feeds 50 people, or $500 feeds 100 people. Make the donation in your loved one’s name, and you’ll instantly receive a downloadable acknowledgment card within 24 hours to share with them this holiday.

Donations will continue throughout the season, spreading joy to both your family and friends and those in need.

Let’s make this holiday season brighter for all! 🌟

#hopebeginsinyourhome #seasonofgiving #holidayimpact #changealife

Last week, we were all very sad to say goodbye to our intern, Katana. From helping prepare and organize before and after programs, serving our guests directly, and her creative project in our cafe, she has been instrumental in our work to provide radical hospitality to our neighbors in the Tenderloin.💗

✨So what does City Hope mean to her?✨

She says, "It is a place where you can glimpse the Kingdom on Earth, where all are one in Christ. The 'us' and the 'them' barrier are diminished, relationship building is prioritized, and you can come as you are without judgment. City Hope has helped me to believe that the Church goes beyond four walls and instead finds itself in a community reflecting Christ's love rather than human judgment."

Thank you, Katana, for always giving us a laugh, a smile, and kinder hearts.😊

#internspotlight #servewithlove #cityhopesf #faithinaction #gratitudepost

🙌 A week to remember! 🤩

City Hope's director, Paul Trudeau, had the privilege of speaking on the Leading for Impact panel at Salesforce last week. As a proud Social Impact Partner, Paul shared City Hope's mission and impact with leaders across San Francisco.

On Wednesday, the incredible Salesforce team didn’t just stop at supporting our work—they stepped behind the counter in our café to serve up our famous lattes and breakfast! 💙 Their generosity, both in time and resources, is an example of how community-minded individuals can make a lasting impact.

A big thank you for the ongoing support from volunteers and donors like the Salesforce team. 🫶

#salesforceohana #leadingforimpact #communitysupport #leadbyexample #missiondriven

Before, during, and after our amazing intern Katana hung up her interactive project in our café! 🖌️🎨 Over the last few weeks, our guests and volunteers have shared their voices, answering the question: "What does city hope mean to you?"

One response reads, "Hope, healing, and joy," while another simply but powerfully says, "Compassion."

We're so grateful for Katana's creative initiative to raise our community's many diverse voices. And thank you to all who participated in making her project so meaningful! 💜

On this day of gratitude, we come together to eat, to give thanks, and to love one another.
🧡🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to our beloved guests, devoted volunteers, and generous donors. Today, we give thanks to YOU!

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

We are so grateful for the guests, volunteers, donors, and experiences that make life so special, like our Monday night feast, complete with only the best from Chef Grant!🍴Thanks again to our volunteer group from the Change the World From Here Institue at USF for bringing the fun and warmth to our celebration.

Whether you're gathered with loved ones, giving back to your community, or simply taking a moment to rest, we hope your day is filled with gratitude.🌟

Did you catch our video on what our community's favorite Turkey Day foods are?? Share what yours is below— we'd love to hear!🧡

#Thanksgiving2024 #CityHopesf #SpreadKindness

❤️ Thank You! ❤️

We are beyond grateful for your unbelievable support! Together, we raised $23,750 including the $10,000 match!

Thanks to you, we’ll keep providing radical hospitality— our community can gather, share meals, enjoy conversations, and feel truly at home.

To everyone who shared, donated, and joined— thank you! We couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s to a safe Holiday season and more kind, open-hearted connection in the days ahead. 🤗

⏰ There’s Still Time! ⏰

Have you provided radical hospitality yet? For today only, your donation can go twice as far thanks to a generous donor matching total donations up to $10,000!

👉 Double Your Impact! (link in bio)

Support our mission and help us provide more meals, community gatherings, and life-affirming programs.❤️

📅 Today’s the Day to Double Your Impact! 🎉

Join City Hope in our Giving Tuesday, a tradition to honor the season of giving. Donate today, and your gift can go twice as far in supporting City Hope SF thanks to a generous donor who has pledged a $10,000 match! 🌟

👉 GIVE NOW! (link in bio)

But what does radical hospitality really mean? Our community members share what it means to them:

“Kindness, acceptance, understanding, openness.”

“Radical hospitality is open-minded grace-sharing.”

“Going outside the box to invite and include people who are different from you.”

In this time of gratitude, join us in uplifting the lives and stories of our Tenderloin neighbors. Your contribution is essential in creating a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels valued and heard. 🫶

#RadicalHospitality #DignifiedTransformation

📢 City Hope’s Giving Tuesday is Right Around the Corner! 📢

On Tuesday, November 26th, we’re giving back like never before. Every donation made will support our Tenderloin neighbors, providing them with a space to rest, connect, and feel truly known. This year, a generous donor will match $10,000 worth of donations, doubling your impact! 💛

💌 How You Can Help:
✨Donate on Tuesday, Nov 26th – Check your socials and emails for the link. Every gift counts!
✨Share the Love – Forward our emails and share our posts to help spread the word.

Together, let’s make this our biggest day of giving yet by supporting a community where all are welcome in our Community Center, Cafe, and House. Let’s make a difference that counts! 🫶

Shoutout to our Cafe Partners! 💙

We truly appreciate all our partnerships, especially our coffee partners who keep us caffeinated and inspired! 🙌

☕ @lineacaffe for the milk and wonderful coffee
☕ @saintfrankcoffee for your amazing coffee
☕ @sweetmarias our newest partner for their coffee— welcome to City Hope!
☕ @vervecoffee for your delicious coffee

We’re so grateful for your generosity. Cheers to great coffee and even better collaborations! 🤩

🌞 Saturday Breakfast Highlights!🌟

We had a beautiful morning complete with 🎵 live music, 😷 medical testing, and ❤️our volunteers. A special thank you to Cathedral School for Boys for being a consistent positive presence at City Hope and our partnership with the UCSF Health Alliance Project for providing HIV testing for our guests!

Another shoutout to the talented Allzee who brought some good vibes paired perfectly with an amazing guitarist, creating an amazing start to our weekend.🎸

Here’s to meaningful connections and a delicious breakfast! 🥞☕

#saturdayvibes #cathedralschoolforboys #ucsfhealthalliance

🚨 Our Annual Report is Here!! 🚨

We’re excited to share this year’s annual report with you, showcasing our commitment to radical hospitality and dignified transformation in the Tenderloin. Discover the stories that inspire us, our key achievements, and the measurable impact we’ve made together. ❤️

👉 Check it out! (link in bio)

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our success over the past year. We couldn’t do it without our dedicated volunteers, donors, and community members!

Who's ready for another Open Mic Night!?🎤✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry, spoken word, stand-up, live music, and storytelling. We will see you at our community center at 45 Olive Street on Tuesday, November 12th at 6 pm! 🌟

#cityhopesf #openmicnight

☕ A big thank you to the incredible Tendo team for joining us and serving up lattes and smiles at our October 24th Thursday café! We’re so grateful to partner with groups like them who bring so much warmth and kindness to our community. ❤️

Want to make a difference right here in San Francisco!? Join us as a group and bring your friends, coworkers, and neighbors with you. Learn more using the link in our bio!

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

We’re so grateful for every one of you who helped make this month a scary good time! 👻 Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween!

#HappyHalloween #SpookySeason

🍗 Fried Chicken Dinner + 🍯Russian Honey Cake = Magic! 🪄

A huge shoutout to our amazing culinary volunteers who made last Wednesday’s dinner unforgettable! Volunteer chef Daena Ramiah and her fantastic assistant served up the most mouthwatering fried chicken. And the talented Michelle Polzine @20thcenturycafesf , who treated our guests to her award-winning Russian Honey Cake for dessert.

Moments like these make our community gatherings extra special.💛

☕ What a night! ✨ Last Thursday's Latte Art Throwdown was a hit!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support, compete, and cheer on our amazing baristas!🙌One last thank you to @ptdleopard for donating mugs and coffee and @fellowproducts for providing prizes! ❤️ We had fun and we'll see you at the next one ;)

Big shoutout @harrisnash for MC and to @b_over_street for pulling shots.

❤️A moment of connection and community! ❤️

During Congregation Emanu-El’s sponsored Mitzvah Deli at the Café, a blind and deaf man came in, unable to communicate with anyone. It seemed impossible to understand his needs—until board member Arik Luck stepped in. Arik called a fellow cantor who knew sign language, and over the phone, they worked together to interpret the man’s gestures and learned he was signing "Jewish" and "Church." Soon after, a responder from the non-emergency fire department—a graduate of City Hope House—arrived, embodying a beautiful full-circle moment. A person once helped by the community was now able to give back.

Thanks to this combined effort, the man was taken to the appropriate services for care. A true testament to the strong community here at City Hope! 🙌 💙

🌟 Are You Ready for Tomorrow!? ☕

Join us for City Hope's Barista Throwdown at 750 Ellis Street TOMORROW, October 24th.🎉 Doors open at 6:30 pm. Witness some incredible barista skills as talented competitors go head-to-head. Cheer on your favorite baristas or compete for the coveted title and fantastic prizes from @fellowproducts!

Come to support City Hope and our mission to provide radical hospitality for our neighbors! 💙

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City Hope Community Center:
45 Olive Street

City Hope Cafe:
750 Ellis Street

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Phone: 415-741-1563

Email: info@cityhopesf.org

Mailing Address:

City Hope San Francisco

P.O Box 640959

San Francisco, CA 94164

City Hope Community Center:

45 Olive Street

San Francisco, CA 94109

City Hope Cafe:

750 Ellis Street