With heavy hearts we remember fallen city colleague, Alberto Rangel. Alberto has longstanding ties to the Homelessness Response System & countless clients. His tireless work with the most vulnerable in our community will stand and we will continue to honor his legacy through our work every day.

SF’s Winter Emergency Shelter Program is open, adding beds, meals & services to help people stay safe during colder months. The SF Examiner has more on how the program works. Read the article: www.sfexaminer.com/news/public-...

Larry’s story shows the impact of outreach and supportive services in helping people move from homelessness to housing. Read the full story from @coyotemedia.org: www.coyotemedia.org/homeless-to-...

If you could use a little extra help with food this season, there are many organizations we partner with that can help! You can get free meals or groceries across San Francisco, visit our website for more info: sfhsa.org/free-food

This #GivingTuesday, we’re highlighting the nonprofits at the core of SF’s Homelessness Response System. These partners deliver housing, shelter, outreach, meals, and youth support every day. Explore local organizations making an impact. www.sf.gov/reports--jun... [image: Giving Tuesday message]

Today is World AIDS Day. We honor those we have lost, support those living with HIV, and reaffirm our commitment to housing and services that help people stay healthy. Learn more & get support: sf.gov/cityclinic [image: World AIDS Day graphic]

Opening night: The 2025–26 Interfaith Winter Shelter is now open for adults 18+. Line up at 5:30 p.m. Dinner & breakfast served. tinyurl.com/2026WinterShelter #SFWinterShelter [image: Winter Shelter Program info]

Every Nov, National Homelessness Awareness Month is a reminder of our shared responsibility to address homelessness. In SF, that work continues daily. In Year 2 of Home by the Bay, 4,975 people moved from homelessness into permanent housing. sfhsh.medium.com/building-hop...

Join us at 10am for a special meeting of the Homelessness Oversight Commission. You can watch live on @sfgovtv.sf.gov at sfgovtv.org/ch2live

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence. @sfgov.sf.gov stands in solidarity with the transgender community and reaffirms our commitment to inclusion, safety, and respect for all. #TDOR #sanfrancisco

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, HSH honors the transgender community members lost to violence. We remain committed to safe, affirming shelter and housing for transgender and gender-nonconforming residents in San Francisco. [image: Transgender Day of Remembrance graphic with person holding flag]

📣 Calling all providers, advocates, residents & folks with lived experience! Join us for Input Session #1 for the 2026 PIT Count. Date: Nov 24, 5–7 PM Location: The Women’s Building (Audre Lorde Room) Your voice helps shape a more accurate, inclusive count. Register: tinyurl.com/PITInput2026

San Francisco is launching a new Unit Hold Program for property owners w/ vacant move-in ready units. Earn 1 month’s rent for holding a unit while matched with an eligible household. 📅Info sessions: Nov 17 & 18 💻Register: www.sf.gov/information-... #SFHousing [image: SF Unit Hold graphic]

🚐 The @sfgov.sf.gov LV Program Street Outreach Team is on the ground every day, connecting with people living in large vehicles and helping them get permitted and on the path to housing. With support from Mayor Lurie and other City partners, we’re working together to turn compassion into action.

HSH has activated Phase 2 of the Wet Weather Protocol (Nov 12–13) due to rain & cold temps. Temporary shelter programs are available. Details ➡️ www.sf.gov/inclement-we... [image: “Wet Weather Protocol – Phase 2 Activated” graphic]

Today on #VeteransDay, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served our nation. HSH is proud to support San Francisco’s veteran community, working to ensure every veteran has a safe, stable place to call home. Thank you for your service. [Image: US flag, HSH logo]

This National Homelessness Awareness Month, we are thrilled to help families move from large vehicles to stable homes. Learn more about our Large Vehicle Buyback Program sf.gov/LVProgram

Due to rising temps, SFHOT has activated the Hot Weather Protocol for the remainder of today. Teams are doing wellness checks & reminding clients to stay hydrated, seek shade & avoid tents, which can become hot. [image: green background w/ the HSH logo & large block text “Hot Weather Protocol.]

Great news for CalFresh users in San Francisco: November CalFresh benefits are starting to be restored across CA! That means many of you will begin to see your full food benefits back on your EBT cards -- something we’ve all been waiting for. More info: sfhsa.org/calfreshaid

Due to cold & wet weather, SFHOT has activated a wet weather protocol today (11/4). Three shelters are open. Teams are doing wellness checks, sharing info, & providing supplies. Details ➡️ sf.gov/inclement-we... [image: “Wet Weather Protocol” graphic]

November is Nat'l Homelessness Awareness Month—and San Francisco is building hope. From Home by the Bay to Breaking the Cycle, we’re expanding housing, treatment, and equity-focused solutions. Follow along this month #NHAM [image: 2025 Homelessness Awareness Month graphic logo}

With the federal shutdown threatening to pause SNAP benefits for the first time ever, @sfgov.sf.gov Mayor Lurie, the Board of Supes & Crankstart Fdn are stepping up. Together, they’re providing $18M in food assistance for nearly 112,000 San Franciscans. www.sfhsa.org/calfresh-eme...

💔 No one deserves abuse. Domestic violence can happen to anyone—and it is never your fault. If you need help, reach out to an advocate www.sf.gov/information-... [Image: Three people embracing with text, “Together, we can make a difference.”] #DVAM

Today is #NationalImmigrantsDay. Now, more than ever, we recognize that immigrants are at the heart our communities—our neighbors, colleagues, friends & loved ones who make San Francisco our home. Connect with resources for immigrants in San Francisco at sf.gov/immigrants

📊 Did you know? The median monthly household income of those experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) is just $1,000. This is a major factor in homelessness. Learn more about Access Points for Survivors of Violence www.sf.gov/information-...

The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) is hiring! Join us in making homelessness rare, brief, and one-time in San Francisco. We’re recruiting for three key roles that strengthen programs, partnerships, and services citywide 👇

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 HSH’s Coordinated Entry Tool helps survivors find safety & support, confidentially and quickly. Resources: sf.gov/gender-based-violence-prevention-programs. [Image: Group in purple scarves beside text: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.]

We mourn the loss of a brave Urban Alchemy worker, Joey Alexander, who gave their life serving our city. His courage and compassion will not be forgotten. HSH stands with Urban Alchemy and the community in grief and remembrance. #InMemoriam #SF

Celebrate Latino Heritage month within our vibrant Latino community from Sept 15 to Oct 15 with @sfgov.sf.gov. Take a look at these community events: www.sf.gov/latino-herit....

Hope House, a 58-bed shelter for single adults seeking a sober environment, recently opened in Lower Nob Hill. Learn more in this San Francisco Chronicle article: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/h...

Jenn Oakley spent over a decade unhoused. Today, she’s a homeowner and a case manager helping others find stability. Her story shows what’s possible with support, resilience, and opportunity. Read via @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/news/1205480...

San Francisco’s newest homeless shelters are focused on recovery and treatment, offering supportive pathways to stability. Read more in the @sfexaminer. www.sfexaminer.com/news/public-...

This #LaborDay, we honor workers across San Francisco, especially our staff, partners & frontline providers. Your dedication supports residents experiencing homelessness every day. [image: Labor Day graphic celebrating progress ]

Accountability + recovery can co-exist. Providence Foundation’s reforms show how nonprofits can face challenges, rebuild trust, & continue serving San Francisco’s most vulnerable. Read more in our op-ed by Shireen McSpadden & Dexter Hall: sfhsh.medium.com/more-than-a-...

We are extending the Hot Weather Protocol today due to rising temps. SFHOT continues wellness checks + water distribution. [image: Light green graphic with black text reading “Hot Weather Protocol August 21, 2025” and HSH logo.]

In tough times, a bit of extra help goes a long way. Benefits to buy food, find a job, and get health care assistance can help you find stability and peace of mind 💙 We can help you! Apply today at SFHSA.org @sfgov.sf.gov

Due to elevated temperatures, SFHOT will conduct wellness checks and distribute water to unhoused neighbors today. [image: Light green graphic with black text reading “Hot Weather Protocol August 20, 2025” and HSH logo.]

👏 Congratulations to our August LimeLight Honoree: Dylan Schneider, Manager of Legislative Affairs! Dylan is a trusted leader and diplomatic voice for HSH. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and heart for the mission make her an invaluable part of our team.

Join us now for the August Homelessness Oversight Commission meeting: sfgovtv.org/ch2live

Powerful story from @sfstandard.com‬: Douglas Liu, once a fugitive, is now a Night Navigator in SF’s Tenderloin, offering Narcan, food, and referrals to those struggling with addiction. A moving example of lived experience leading outreach. 🔗 sfstandard.com/2025/08/05/s...

For the first time in our department’s history, @SF_HSH has a dedicated ADA Coordinator—part of our commitment toward making San Francisco’s Homelessness Response System accessible, inclusive, and equitable. Meet Cody A. Eliff.🧵

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we’re proud to honor Alice Wong (she/her) @sfdirewolf.bsky.social, a visionary disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer based in San Francisco. 🧵

🎉 The nation’s first public Disability Cultural Center (@sfdcc.bsky.social‬) is opening right here in San Francisco! Join the ribbon cutting livestream and celebrate disability culture, creativity & joy. Today, July 17 | 12–1 PM ASL | Captions | Deaf Interpreters RSVP: dcc.page/live-stream

This #DisabilityPrideMont, and International Non-Binary People's Day, we’re celebrating leaders in our community who are making change and advocating for inclusion. Meet this week’s honorees: Mar Balcita (they/them) and Marsha H. Levine (she/they) 🧵👇

📣 PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY: HSH seeks information from interested entities to plan, coordinate, and implement SF’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count. Learn more about RFI #153: 📅 Deadline: July 22, 2025 at 5 PM 🔗 sf.gov/reports-hsh-procurement-opportunities [image: Green flyer for PIT Count RFI]

For #PrideMonth, HSH is spotlighting LGBTQIA+ leaders advancing equity, justice, and care in San Francisco and beyond. This week, we honor three trailblazers driving change across health, government, and advocacy 👇

"I Love Tenderloin Week" is underway! 🎉 From June 15–21, over 40 venues are hosting community-led events: block parties, resource fairs, small biz pop-ups & more. Celebrate the Tenderloin’s culture, resilience, and heart. Join in → tlcbd.org/iltw2025/ #SF_HSH

Free meals for all SF youth under 18! 🍎 This summer, the Dept. of Children, Youth and Their Families is serving up breakfast, lunch & snacks at sites across the city. Find a Free Summer Meals Site near you: dcyf.org [Image: Children & families in line receiving lunch.]

👏 Congratulations to our June LimeLight Honorees: Lisa Rachowicz and Louis Bracco! From interim leaders to official roles, they’ve brought stability, innovation, and care to HSH’s shelter and outreach work. Thank you both for your exceptional leadership.

Join us NOW on channel 78 for the monthly Homelessness Oversight Commission meeting. Find today's agenda by clicking this link media.api.sf.gov/documents/Ag.... Watch the livestream: sfgovtv.org/ch2live