Thank You

Because of you, we have been able to make a difference for thousands of homeless San Franciscans and their companion animals. We are grateful for all your support so that we can continue providing high-quality, nonjudgmental health services directly to homeless people in places where they live and congregate, as well as free veterinary care to their companion animals.

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Jonathan Howell
Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACE’s is childhood trauma resulting in toxic stress that can harm a child’s developing brain leading to changes in their body’s stress response and immune system, which can cause long term health problems.

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Jonathan Howell
Brest Cancer Awareness Month

Before October comes to an end I must write about the importance of early detection of Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. At AmeriCorps we are determined to help our underserved communities get the best health services they need and deserve. This includes health prevention and education.

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Jonathan Howell
Our AmeriCorps Nutrition Program Trainee at the Department of Public Health in San Francisco

Each week, our NHC-SF AmeriCorps members will blog about their 2019-2020 year of service. NHC members will gain invaluable experience while supporting the health care safety net by serving at host sites such as community health centers and Department of Public Health sites to provide health education and care to vulnerable and underserved SF residents.

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The Food Pharmacy at HealthRIGHT 360

Each week, our NHC-SF AmeriCorps members will blog about their 2019-2020 year of service. NHC members will gain invaluable experience while supporting the health care safety net by serving at host sites such as community health centers and Department of Public Health sites to provide health education and care to vulnerable and underserved SF residents. This week, Joanne writes about the food pharmacy at HealthRIGHT 360.

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