September 2011Carol Suto’s Sewing Classes Essential To ClientsCarol Suto has been volunteering at HPP for over two years. She brings nursing experience and a passion for helping others to her duties in the sewing room. Now retired, she spends each Tuesday here at HPP, helping mothers learn … Read more »
Volunteers
Thank You to Buggy Bubbles Detail Shop
Thank you so much to the fantastic Buggy Bubbles Detail Shop for their efforts in coordinating over a dozen strollers, car seats, baby blankets and clothing to be donated to our families in need. Founded by husband and wife duo Jamie and Vahe Mamikunian, the Buggy Bubbles Detail Shop has been making strollers sparkle since … Read more »
Low Income Tax Clinic Launches Tax Season
Did you know that over a million dollars was refunded to HPP taxpayers last year through our Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC)? Our amazing team is at it again this year, gearing up for an even more impactful 2011 tax season. Since the beginning of January, LITC staff and volunteers have … Read more »
HPP Grins Big For SFSmiles
Here at the HPP, we see many families who lack the day-to-day items needed to ensure their children are living in a healthy and stable home. From bedding to new baby bottles, these basic essentials make a world of difference to the homeless and low-income families we serve. Enter SFSmiles. A partner of HPP … Read more »
Incredible + Interns = School Supplies Drive Success!
Inside HPP’s third floor conference room, an army of school supplies and backpacks greet the eye. Michelle Cordoza and Ariana Ramos stop in the midst of their packing session to examine their progress to date, an impressive line of stuffed backpacks emerging from the corner of the room. By the end of the day, with … Read more »
Teen Entrepreneurs Spark “Healthier Tomorrows” for HPP
A superstar trio of high school seniors – James Liu, Stephan Rojas, and Logan Tribull – from San Francisco’s University High School have successfully launched a program that distributes personal hygiene kits every two weeks to families in need at HPP. Titled “Healthier Tomorrows”, the project was first inspired by the students’ participation in a … Read more »
Old Navy Partnership Continues with Community Town Hall
Founder & Executive Director Martha Ryan and New Beginnings Case Manager Carrie Hamilton were invited to speak at Old Navy’s Community Town Hall on May 26th to an audience of over 150 Old Navy design team employees. The speaking engagement continues a year-long partnership with the Old Navy design department, which has adopted HPP to be … Read more »
Low-Income Tax Clinic Achieves Record Tax Season
HPP’s Low-Income Tax Clinic, which offers free tax preparation and assistance to clients and low-income families, reported another record tax season this year, with an 86% increase in filed returns compared to last year. The clinic helped families obtain a total of $1,000,447 in federal refunds and approximately $403,000 in EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit). According to Tax Clinic Director … Read more »
Volunteers Develop Training Curriculum for CHW Program
Five dynamic volunteers from a variety of professional backgrounds have developed a training curriculum for the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program for implementation beginning this summer. The curriculum will focus on a multitude of professional development topics such as communication skills, proper dress code, conflict resolution techniques, networking, and stress management. The volunteers will also … Read more »
San Franciscan Gives Back to His Community Through Volunteering
“It is a pleeaaaa-sure to meet you,” Ernie Calderon slowly enunciated to an enrapt audience of HPP clients. An HPP volunteer since August, Ernie has dedicated hours to teaching a weekly ESL class, as well as helping clients with accessing services and resources at the Community Technology Center (CTC). Ernie was first introduced to … Read more »