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💛Happy AAPI Heritage Month! ECS would like to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of one of our amazing employees, Lisa! Lisa is part Vietnamese and a development associate at ECS. Thank you, Lisa, for furthering our mission to end homelessness and all that you do.

Can’t make it to ECS’ CHEFS Gala on May 10? You can still support our mission to end homelessness! We’re thrilled to announce that the CHEFS Gala Silent Auction is now LIVE and open to all! Start bidding now ➡️ loom.ly/32MKaog

10 tickets left! Don't miss out on this one of a kind event that supports our community's most vulnerable. chefsgalasf.org

Happy Mother’s Day! We got the chance to celebrate the mothers within the Casa Esperanza community. These mothers inspire us daily with their strength, resilience, and love. We’re working hard to provide PSH for those who need it most, including mothers and their families. 🌷

This weekend, ECS celebrated the CHEFS Gala — a night of hope, resilience, and community. Together, we raised over $450,000 for essential programs and services, and we could not be more grateful. 🫶🎉#CHEFSGala2025

This week, the @SFStandard reported on the Trump administration’s proposed budget and the devastating impact it could have on San Francisco. Thousands could lose their homes and potentially end up on the streets, undoing years of progress. loom.ly/-_az0iA

“Would you rather have people on the street, suffering, with no quality of life?” —Beth Stokes, ECS ED. “Versus being here—this is stable. Peaceful. People get well here. It's a better bargain for taxpayers.” S/O KQED for covering cuts to crucial funds. loom.ly/VaXJofg

Since 2019, ECS’ Behavioral Health Services team has been working in partnership with SFDPH to provide trauma-informed mental health care to adults experiencing homelessness. Our clinicians also offer support through counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and more💚

Mayor Daniel Lurie recently announced that he has raised $37.5 million through a public-private partnership fund, titled Breaking the Cycle Fund. To read the full article from the San Francisco Chronicle, click the link below ⬇️ loom.ly/eKCvi9g

Happy Pride Month from ECS! 🏳️‍🌈 To kick off the month, we’re celebrating our LGBTQ+ community by sharing Jayda’s story. At ECS, we remain committed to meeting people where they are – providing housing, job training, and support that helps to build stable, fulfilling lives.

Beth Stokes, our ED, was featured in the Nob Hill Gazette! Beth touches on the need to fill funding gaps due to budget cuts. "We’re asking people who support ECS to dig deeper into philanthropy to provide more support, particularly around basic needs.” loom.ly/udN0JCQ

ECS is excited to share our official expansion into San Mateo County! Casa Esperanza was transformed into a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) site in 2023. We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring services to those in need. Take a look below to see what the new site offers ⬇️

We applaud Supervisor Jackie Speier for her leadership in addressing homelessness while speaking on the complex realities behind it. 👏 Supervisor Speier recounts her experience staying overnight at a shelter. Read her powerful piece below: loom.ly/kE92NDM

Today is a reminder of resilience, the fight for freedom, and the ongoing fight for justice. We recommit ourselves to dismantling systemic injustice in all forms and continue to advocate for housing as a human right, and to build a future rooted in compassion, dignity, & equity.

Last week, San Francisco Chronicle reported on rising insurance costs hitting homelessness service providers. At ECS, premiums rose 84% last year and deductibles hit $100K/property — threatening key services and supportive housing. Read more here: loom.ly/hHtMaD8

Happy Pride SF! 🌈 This weekend marks the City’s 55th annual Pride Celebration. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community as we believe everyone deserves to live authentically and thrive without fear of discrimination. Celebrate safely and joyfully this weekend! 🏳️‍🌈

Residents at the Diva recently held an ice cream social event to honor and celebrate Pride Month! This was a fun and enriching chance for residents to connect, emphasizing ECS’ commitment to inclusiveness in all that we do. Thank you to staff and residents who put in the effort🏳️‍🌈

ECS recently partnered with the City to host a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Workshop at the Sanctuary. The workshop allowed participants to complete processes like GA enrollment that normally require multiple visits, all in a single day. Thanks to all that made this possible!

Thousands face homelessness each night. Donating $50 provides food for one week, $100 provides critical hygiene kits for those in need, and $250 provides clothing, kitchen, and bathroom supplies for a newly-housed resident. Donate today at the link below! loom.ly/zYP4aIs

The ACE Team serves as SF's entry point into the Homeless Response System, supporting individuals as they navigate trauma and long-term homelessness ☑️ They provide multi-faceted solutions. They create a pathway to stability and hope for SF's most vulnerable residents.❤️