Our sixth annual Health Fair was a wonderful success! HPP hosted over 300 attendees, offering community families the opportunity to learn about HPP services and the 22 partner agencies that also participated. Attendees enjoyed free massages, acupuncture, and health and dental screenings, as well as face painting, family portraits and healthy snacks. And lets not forget … Read more »
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HPP on KQED Radio
Tune in to hear HPP outreach case manager Carrie Hamilton in her KQED Radio “Perspectives” spotlight. In her piece titled Homeless No More, Carrie shares how HPP saved her from a life of addiction and homelessness. Homeless No More By Carrie Hamilton Eight years ago, I told my daughter what to tell her … 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 »
World Series Champs San Francisco Giants Celebrate with HPP Families
Over 80 children from HPP families currently in the shelter system had a ball at the San Francisco Giants’ annual holiday party at AT&T Park. Led by HPP childcare staff Jeaneth Palacios and Helen Neeley, children were treated to a magic show, pizza party, and of course some one-on-one time with Santa himself. SF Giants … Read more »
Dependency Drug Court Program Celebrates Third Anniversary
Congratulations to HPP’s Dependency Drug Court Program, which celebrated its third anniversary on Nov. 18 with partners and supporters from the San Francisco Superior Court, Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health, City Attorney’s Office, and Hamilton Family Services! Patrick Mahoney, Supervising Judge of the Unified Family Court Division, … Read more »
HPP Launches Fatherhood Reunification Education Empowerment (F.R.E.E.) Project
Sparked by a trio of dynamic HPP Community Health Workers (CHWs), a new fatherhood-centered workshop titled the Fatherhood Reunification Education Empowerment (F.R.E.E.) Project launched this month. The weekly workshop will offer a safe and comfortable space for fathers to learn ways to become more engaged and active in their children’s lives, as … Read more »
Staff Establishes Kate Ryan Fund In Honor of Founder Martha Ryan
In a very touching presentation on Aug. 3, HPP’s staff celebrated Founder & Executive Director Martha Ryan in commemoration of the organization’s 20th anniversary by establishing the Kate Ryan Fund, named in honor of one of HPP’s longest and strongest advocates – Martha’s mother. Supporters will have the opportunity to celebrate Martha and HPP’s work … Read more »
Over 200 Attend HPP’s 5th Annual Health Fair
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 … Read more »
Over 10,000 Diapers Donated to HPP from Help A Mother Out
As the saying goes, holy diapers batman! Over 10,000 of this basic baby essential were donated to HPP on June 30 by Help A Mother Out (HAMO), a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of mothers and families in need by coordinating a network of diaper donation drives throughout California. For over a year, HAMO … Read more »
$20,000 Wells Fargo Grant Presented at CHW Graduation
Eight up-and-coming graduates from the Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program celebrated with family, friends and staff on June 4 to cap off their successful yearlong participation in the program. HPP also welcomed Wells Fargo special guests Vice President, District Manager Eric Young and Store Manager Kelly Saleh, who presented the training program with a … Read more »