A Message of Gratitude

Because of your generosity, St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco (SVDP-SF) continues to serve as a critical safety net for the most vulnerable members of our community. Every day, we walk alongside people who are unhoused or living in precarious and dangerous situations, facing addiction and mental health challenges, and fleeing domestic violence. Your support enables us to provide the wraparound services our guests need to rebuild stability and independence.

Earlier this year, Maria arrived at our doors after weeks of sleeping outside, exhausted and afraid that help might come too late. Through safe shelter, consistent case management, and access to housing support, she moved from crisis to stability and began reclaiming control over her future. Her journey reflects what is possible when compassion is matched with action, and when supporters like you choose to stand with those most in need.

This year, SVDP-SF experienced significant and unexpected funding challenges. Due to City of San Francisco cuts to our shelter contracts and frozen federal funds from the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), your partnership is more important than ever. A year-end gift today ensures that shelter beds remain open, meals are served, and survivors are not turned away during the most vulnerable months of the year.

2025 By the Numbers

570: Average number of people served each day

5,321: Total number of unique guests served

127: Guests moved into short-term and permanent housing

These numbers represent real people: individuals and families who found safety, nourishment, and a pathway forward because you made it possible.

Unless otherwise noted, all figures reflect the calendar year from January 1 through December 1, 2025.

Our Programs and Impact

SVDP-SF operates two core program areas: Homeless Services and Domestic Violence Services, delivering comprehensive support across six sites in San Francisco. Our approach is rooted in dignity, compassion, and individualized care, meeting guests where they are and supporting them toward self-sufficiency.

Homeless Services

Multi-Service Center South (MSC-South) Shelter

525 5th Street, San Francisco

MSC-South is Northern California’s largest homeless shelter, serving up to 329 guests daily. More than a bed for the night, MSC-South offers holistic, wraparound care designed to support long-term stability.

Because of your support, guests received:

  • Two hot meals daily
  • Clean beds and living facilities
  • Individualized case management
  • Medical and mental health support
  • Employment and job-readiness assistance
  • Housing navigation and placement services

2025 Impact (January 1 to December 1):
2,125 individuals served
47 guests secured stable housing

Division Circle Navigation Center (DCNC)

224 S. Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Division Circle is a Navigation Center operating in close partnership with the City of San Francisco, with a primary focus on moving guests into long-term, stable housing. The shelter serves up to 186 guests at a time and provides an intensive, housing-focused model of care.

Because of your generosity, participants accessed:

  • Housing-focused case management
  • Housing search and placement assistance
  • Employment and educational opportunities
  • Medical, mental health, and substance-use support
  • Nutritious meals and safe shelter

2025 Impact (January 1 to December 1):
760 individuals served
55 guests moved into housing

Transitional Aged Youth: Urgent Accommodation Vouchers (TAY-UAV)

The TAY-UAV program supports homeless transitional-aged youth (ages 18 to 26) exiting public systems such as foster care and at risk of an unsuccessful transition to adulthood. In partnership with the San Francisco Human Services Agency, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Larkin Street Youth Services, and the All Youth Access Point, SVDP-SF provides referrals to housing and essential community services.

2025 Impact (January 1 to December 1):
181 young people served

Domestic Violence Services

The Riley Center for Survivors of Domestic Violence

For more than 40 years, The Riley Center has provided a safe haven and pathway to healing for survivors of domestic violence.

Our continuum of care includes:

  • Rosalie House: 23-bed emergency shelter offering up to 12 weeks of safe housing, crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and children’s programming
  • Brennan House: 32-bed transitional housing program supporting survivors for up to 18 months with case management, workforce development, and trauma recovery
  • Community Office: Non-residential services including housing navigation, hotel vouchers, and a 24-hour multilingual crisis line

Together, these programs support up to 55 survivors and children daily, providing safety, dignity, and stability.

2025 Impact (January 1 to December 1):
141 survivors and children sheltered and supported
25 survivors placed into supportive housing
1,231 survivors assisted through the Crisis Hotline
960 drop-in clients served through the Community Office

Urgent Accommodation Vouchers (UAV) / Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)

SVDP-SF is one of three Victim Service Providers selected by the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to deliver housing services for survivors of domestic violence.

2025 Impact (January 1 to December 1):
18 survivor households placed into permanent housing
86 young people received emergency housing vouchers

Looking Ahead: Why Your Support Matters Now

As demand for our services continues to grow, SVDP-SF faces reduced public funding at a time when our community needs us most. City budget cuts have affected programs that provide safety, stability, and hope to thousands of San Franciscans each year.

Your year-end gift makes it possible to:

  • Maintain essential shelter and meal services
  • Expand housing placement and stabilization efforts
  • Provide trauma-informed care for survivors of domestic violence
  • Support individuals facing mental health and substance-use challenges

Today, Maria’s story continues with hope. She has transitioned into permanent housing, reunited with her daughter, and is rebuilding her life with stability and dignity. What once felt like an ending has become a beginning. Outcomes like Maria’s are not accidental — they are the result of sustained compassion, professional care, and the generosity of people who believe that everyone deserves a second chance. The accomplishments of our guests would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of our supporters, volunteers, and staff. Together, we can ensure that every person who comes to our doors finds safety, dignity, and a path forward: today and in the year ahead.

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