Thank you to our participating agencies and volunteers:

• Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley
• Black Infant Health
• Bayview TLC Family Resource Center
• CalWORKS
• CARACEN (Central American Resource Center)
• La Leche League
• Leah’s Pantry
• Go Folic!
• Good Samaritan Family Resource Center
• Horizons
• Jamestown Community Center
• Marsha Guggenheim (photographer)
• MEDA (Mission Economic Development Agency)
• Native American Health Center
• Planned Parenthood
• TAPP (Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program)
• San Francisco Fire Department
• San Francisco Department of Child Support Services
• San Francisco General Hospital Volunteer Doula Program
• San Francisco General Hospital – CenteringPregnancy
• San Francisco Public Library
• Urban Services
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission
• WIC (the Women Infants and Children program from the USDA)

And a special thanks to our sponsors!

• Old Navy
• SF Giants Wives
• Clif Bars
• Blue Bear School of Music
• Rainbow Grocery
• Costco
• Natural Resources
• Chloe’s Closet
• Cheesecake Factory

The Homeless Prenatal Program invites you to the 18th Annual

Our House

We will honor the

Old Navy Design Team

for their tremendous volunteer efforts and generosity.

Silent Auction ● Hors d’oeuvres ● Cocktails ● Live Music

Saturday, May 21, 2011

7pm to Midnight

2500 18th Street (at Potrero Avenue), San Francisco

Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Purchase tickets and sponsorships online now!

If you are interested in donating to the silent auction, please contact Nikki Vroom, (415) 546-6756 x314.

Thank you to our 2011 Our House sponsors:

Trailblazer

Changemaker

“Just a Friend”

The Jimmy Zhu Family

Anonymous

Partner

Lisa and John Pritzker Family Fund

Joe and Susan Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Vaughan

Believer

The O’Shea Foundation

Barbara and David Kimport

Mildred and Jeff Crear

Jean J. Chang

Barry and Marie Lipman

Matthew and Jane Harrington

Robert B. and Cristina O. Morris

Advocate

David Prowler and Simone Perez

Cindi and Loic Nicolas

Pacific Union Real Estate Community Fund

Mary Rudden

Eileen Ryan and John DeRocco

Dick and Ann Ward

Martha Ryan and Dan McDonald

Supporter

San Francisco Giants

Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation

Thomas and Anne Degnan

John Hickey and Mary Anne McGuire-Hickey

Mary and Brent Johnson

Meridee Moore and Kevin King

Catherine Stefani and Chris Bankovitch

Laura Winfrey and Doug Grigsby

Neil and Kathy Ryan

Friend

Farallone Pacific Insurance Services

Thomas Ames

Thelma Babiera

Mary Sue Coyne

Gary and Beth Francesconi

Kathleen Ryan and Kelly J. Kearney

Victoria and Charles McDonnell

Mary Mead

Jan and Russ Potts

Sue Reyneri and Russ Johnson

Linda and Frank Ryan

Grant and Jacque Schettler

Philip and Betty Tam

Christopher Stoehr

John S. Kruse and Gary Beuschel

Dyann Tresenfeld

Rich and Cathy Worner

HPP welcomed over 200 attendees and 20 community-based organizations to our educational and interactive 5th annual Health Fair on Aug. 20. From a children’s dental screening clinic to a “health center” complete with blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring, the fair offered an opportunity for many to learn about available health resources, as well as become acquainted with wellness services such as yoga, acupuncture, and massage therapy.

“The fair connected me with so much information that will help my family and me be healthier and make healthier choices,” HPP client Nikisha said. “I’m so glad HPP offers this every year!”

A myriad of organizations contributed to the success of the fair. Leah’s Pantry prepared delicious yogurt and granola snacks for families. AIMC (Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley) offered acupuncture services, while the Native American Health Center set up shop with a children’s dental screening clinic. The San Francisco Public Library’s Bookmobile and San Francisco Fire Department delighted many, and very special Sesame Street guest Elmo was a popular hit! HPP is also very thankful for the following organizations that donated goods to the fair:  Whole Foods Market (Potrero Hill), Trader Joe’s, Gymboree, Conservatory of Flowers, ODC School/Rhythm & Motion, Rainbow Grocery, and Lullaby Lane. We are so grateful for your generosity!

Snapshots in Action

Photos by Marsha Guggenheim

Actress and Voto Latino founder Rosario Dawson hosted the award ceremony at the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco. Dawson discussed the motivations and strategies behind her efforts to fight for voter engagement and education, to support disaster relief and refugees, and to use her voice to battle poverty, violence, and AIDS. The evening’s program included a moderated, action-oriented discussion between Rosario, Redford Center Executive Director Lee Bycel, the audience, and the selected Art of Activism honorees. 

Please click here to view a slideshow of the event.

Snapshots in Action

Actress & Event Host Rosario Dawson with Art of Activism honorees Martha Ryan & James Berk

HPP Founder & Executive Director Martha Ryan & Family

Actress Rosario Dawson & Redford Center Executive Director Lee Bycel

HPP staff member Carla Roberts speaks at Tipping Point Community's annual benefit.

On May 6, Carla Roberts, HPP Team Manager for Child Welfare Services, was a featured speaker for Tipping Point Community’s annual benefit. The event raised $6 million, with 100% of its proceeds dedicated to Bay Area organizations working to prevent poverty in the region. Grammy-award winning singer John Legend entertained the nearly 1,500 guests at The Warfield.

“I feel so honored that I was chosen to speak at the benefit,” Roberts recounted. “It helped me reflect on my own life and recall where I’ve come from and what I’ve went through as a young mom struggling with my own issues, as well as how far I’ve come. I’ve embraced my success, and this opportunity helped me believe in myself more and served as a great motivating force.”

Tipping Point Community has been a generous and steadfast partner of HPP’s work for many years. Recently, it was responsible for SingleStop USA’s selection of HPP as one of its San Francisco sites to partner in connecting the needy with public benefits and tax credits in one single convenient location. The organization is dedicated to finding effective nonprofits addressing poverty in the community and connecting them to resources and opportunities to ensure their success.

Check out Carla’s spotlight in Tipping Point Community’s video, shown below:

Please click here to view all photos from the event.

Please click here to watch videos from the event.

Snapshots In Action

The San Francisco Foundation Interim CEO James Head is presented a special gift from HPP.

Tipping Point Community Founder & CEO Daniel Lurie speaks at the event.

HPP staff members line up for a special surprise procession of sparkling cakes to represent HPP's 20 years of ending childhood poverty.

From left to right: HPP Board Member Barry Lipman, Martha Ryan, James Head

From left to right: Susan Buchbinder (Director, HIV Research Section at SFDPH) and Barbara Kimport (Interim CEO, SF AIDS Foundation & HPP Board President)

Martha Ryan & Family

HPP Community Health Worker Lead Karla Ayala brings down the house with her speech.

From left to right: Mary Johnson, Halle Cane, Casey Cane, Brent Johnson, Becca Prowda, Daniel Lurie

HPP invites you to celebrate our 20th anniversary year by supporting our annual volunteer-led benefit, Our House, on Saturday, May 22nd at HPP. Purchase tickets online now!

Saturday, May 22nd
7:00 p.m. – Midnight
2500 18th St. (at Potrero)
in San Francisco

Complimentary Valet Parking

We will be honoring The San Francisco Foundation for giving birth to HPP and fostering our growth over the past twenty years and Tipping Point Community for investing most heavily in our future sustainability. Please join our staff, family and friends at HPP for a lively evening of food, cocktails, silent auction, music and dancing!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets Online Now!

For more information, please contact Sharon Bechtol at 415-546-6756 x381.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and commitment to helping HPP make a difference in the lives of so many in our community. We hope to see you at Our House on May 22nd!

And a huge thank you to our Our House sponsors! Thank you so much for celebrating HPP’s 20th anniversary with us!

Trailblazer

• Top 1 Oil Products Co.

Changemaker

• Joseph Ansanelli
• Tom Coyne
• “Just a Friend”
• The Jimmy Zhu Family

Partner

• California HealthCare Foundation
• California Pacific Medical Center
• Lisa Stone & John Pritzker
• DSEA Wong Foundation c/o Dennis J. Wong

Believer

• David Chen
• Deirdre Coyne
• Matthew & Jane Harrington
• Barry & Marie Lipman
• Robert & Cristina Morris
• The Swig Company
• Greg & Liz Vaughan

Advocate

• Jean J. Chang
• Mildred & Jeff Crear
• Mary and Larry Costello
• John DeRocco & Eileen Ryan
• The Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation
• Barbara & David Kimport
• Emily & Patrick O’Keeffe
• Pacific Union Real Estate Community Fund
• Roger Perlmutter & Joan Kreiss
• David Prowler & Simone Perez
• Bridget Ryan & David Parker
• The San Francisco Foundation
• San Francisco Giants
• James S. Sergi & Allison K. Huegel
• Todd & Katie Traina
• Wells Fargo

Supporter

• Kate Ames
• Clipper Mill
• Susan Gleckler & Richard LaMotte
• Sarah J. Kilpatrick
• Dennis & Sue Marker
• Theresa Nelson & Associates
• Mary Anne McGuire-Hickey
• Cindi & Loic Nicolas
• Mary E. Rudden
• Martha Ryan & Dan McDonald
• Neil & Kathleen Ryan
• William A. Ryan Family
• Catherine Stefani & Chris Bankovitch
• Dyann Tresenfeld

Friend

• Tom Ames
• Thelma Babiera
• Banis Restaurant Designs, Inc
• Meghan Clark & Jason Bogardus
• Halle & Casey Cane
• Kate Colwell & Heather Conrad
• Columbia Division #2 LAOH
• Mary Sue Coyne
• Jim & Norma Delehanty
• Farallone Pacific Insurance Services
• Gary & Beth Francesconi
• Lene & Steve Joy
• Victoria & Charles McDonnell
• Jan & Russ Potts
• Frank & Linda Ryan
• Jane M. Ryan
• The Salvaty Family
• Ed Silvia & Alicia Donahue Silvia
• Christopher Stoehr
• Michael & Mary Wolfe
• Rich & Cathy Worner

Over 160 children currently living in the shelter system, including more than 70 from HPP families, took part in the San Francisco Giants’ annual holiday party at AT&T park on Dec. 16. Led by HPP’s childcare staff Jeaneth Palacios and Helen Neeley for the fifth year, children were treated to arts and crafts, interactive games and entertainment from Cirque du Soleil, a magic show, a pizza party, and of course some one-on one-time with Santa himself.

San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Zito even stopped by to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
In addition to the fun and excitement of a day on the field, children left with toys donated by Good Tidings Foundation and the Giants, as well as a $30 gift card to use in the team store.

Jeaneth and Helen enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with HPP families outside of 2500 18th St. “Everyone was happy to be there and leave their stress behind, including many fathers and uncles. It was about having fun and feeling like a family for a day. There was a lot of laughing,” Helen said.

For some clients, this party could not have come at a better time. Jeaneth was approached by a client who expressed sincere gratitude for the opportunity to attend. It had been a rough year for her after she found the courage to leave an abusive husband with her children. With the help of HPP, she found refuge at the Casa de las Madres domestic violence shelter. A regular at the Friday HPP Parent/Child playgroups, she was excited the childcare center and the SF Giants could offer an opportunity for her family to enjoy a celebratory day out.

Health Fair Attracts More than 300

HPP’s 4th annual Health Fair got off to an exciting start on Aug. 14, when more than 300 attendees — including clients, staff, neighbors, and 16 San Francisco community based organizations that HPP partners with — mingled together for an educational, fun, interactive and “healthful” experience.

From beautiful face painting for the children to a health screening room that offered blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring, HPP opened its doors for many to learn about available community resources and become more familiar with a variety of wellness activities, such as yoga, acupuncture, and massage therapy.

At the end of the fair, attendees participated in a raffle that included prizes such as an iPod shuffle, towel set, tickets to the San Francisco Zoo, and portable DVD player.

“There are a lot of great resources available in the city, and this health fair is a wonderful way to connect our clients and neighbors with a variety of opportunities, as well as a larger community,” Wellness Center volunteer Vanessa Evers said.

A multitude of organizations contributed to the success of the fair. A sampling of some of the generous neighbors that pitched in included Leah’s Pantry with their delicious and healthy snacks, AIMC (Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley), the Native American Health 
Center and its dental care clinic, a bookmobile for children and adults from the San Francisco Public Library, the San Francisco Fire Department, and Volunteer Doula Program representatives from San Francisco General Hospital.

Thank you all for your generous support and efforts!

Photos courtesy of Marsha Guggenheim

On Aug. 6, HPP’s Wellness Center welcomed very special guest and expectant mother Jennifer Newsom, the wife of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, to celebrate our third baby shower of the year.

The event was a memorable experience to wrap up the eight weeks of prenatal classes and included festivities such as games, delicious food, and gifts.

“Everybody felt happy that Jennifer came and were very impressed that she spoke Spanish,” Wellness Coordinator Nancy Frappier said. “It meant a lot for the mothers and families that Jennifer took the time out of her day to visit the baby shower.”

In a very generous gesture, the City’s First Lady plans to ask guests at her own baby shower to donate to HPP instead of giving her a gift. This was the first baby shower for many of these new mothers and families. Also, more fathers participated in prenatal classes than in previous years and were given special certificates to recognize their efforts. Two grandmothers also participated and were noted for their presence as well.

The baby shower could not have turned out to be such a smashing hit without the help of volunteers and several organizations. The San Francisco Quilters Guild donated baby quilts for the 40 pregnant and new mothers as well as Jennifer Newsom, who exclaimed how perfect the quilt will be for her African-themed baby room. Stacy Denney from Barefoot & Pregnant and her friend Kelly Kockos organized diaper bags to be given away to the mothers. The Production Ladies also volunteered their time and efforts. Finally, Wellness Center volunteers Marissa Venn, Vanessa Evers, and Mia Short, amongst others, all contributed their hard work and creativity in pulling off a successful baby shower for all!