The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco

Target demographics: Homeless adults and youth; Domestic Abuse Victims and their families, their children, etc.

Direct beneficiaries per year: SVDP-SF Serves an average of 500 persons every single day 24/7 and 365 days of the year

Geographic areas served: The City and County of San Francisco

Programs: Homeless Services: Emergency Shelter and Housing Navigation We are proud to operate two of the largest and most essential shelters in San Francisco, serving as critical pillars in the city’s response to homelessness. These facilities are not only places of refuge, but hubs for comprehensive, equity-driven care that help individuals and families stabilize, heal, and transition toward long-term housing and self-sufficiency: Multi-Service Center South (MSC-South): The Multi-Service Center South (MSC-South), opened in 1989, serves up to 329 guests daily. It provides 24/7 access to shelter, meals, intensive case management, housing navigation, job readiness support, behavioral and primary healthcare referrals, legal aid, and employment readiness support. We partner with the Department of Public Health, UCSF, and Mission Access Point to deliver integrated, person-centered care. From July to December 2024, 97% of MSC guests engaged in housing-focused services, and staff delivered an average of 807 services per month. Division Circle Navigation Center (DCNC): Opened in 2018, Division Circle Navigation Center (DCNC) provides 186 beds through a low-barrier, housing-focused model designed to engage individuals who are typically underserved by traditional shelter systems. This shelter supports people who face the highest barriers to care, including those with pets, behavioral health needs, or substance use histories. Guests receive 24/7 access to meals, case management, harm reduction tools, hygiene services, storage, and behavioral health support. In 2024, DCNC served 759 individuals. From July to December 2024, 98% of guests participated in supportive housing conversations, with staff delivering an average of 669 services per month. Domestic Violence Services: The Riley Center The Riley Center offers a full spectrum of support for survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing both emergency and transitional housing. In 2024, we served 747 survivors helping many of them to move into safe, permanent housing. The center offers comprehensive services such as legal advocacy, counseling, safety planning, parenting support, and job readiness. All of these services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and available in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for all survivors. The Riley Center can accommodate up to 54 residents at any given time, providing 24/7 support to ensure residents have the tools and resources to rebuild their lives. In addition to these core services, we are also a trusted partner in the City's broader system of care for survivors of domestic violence. As one of three City and County-selected Victim Service Providers, we are part of the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) and Urgent Accommodation Voucher (UAV) programs. These initiatives provide immediate hotel-based shelter through UAV and long-term rental assistance via EHV to survivors who may not yet be ready or eligible for traditional housing placements. In 2024, our team’s extensive experience in this field allowed us to provide critical care to survivors who were facing urgent and complex needs, all while expanding San Francisco’s capacity to serve these vulnerable individuals. Crisis Housing and Stabilization In addition to the Riley Center, we also operate several Crisis Housing and Stabilization programs, which are designed to serve Transitional Age Youth (TAY). These programs offer short-term hotel stays with case management and service coordination to help individuals stabilize and then transition into longer-term housing. For youth aged 18-27, we run the TAY-UAV program in collaboration with the Human Services Agency (HSA), Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Larkin Street Youth Services, and the All Youth Access Point Center. This program offers housing referrals and supportive services to young adults who are transitioning out of public systems like foster care. Our goal is to ensure that these vulnerable youth are supported and not left behind during this critical time in their lives, providing them with the tools to thrive.