Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

Happy 30th Anniversary to ECS’ Canon Kip Senior Center! 🎉 For three decades, Canon Kip has been a vital space for seniors in our community – providing meals, connection, and support for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. Yesterday, we came together to celebrate this milestone with music, performances, and a packed house. As part of the celebration, we were honored to receive recognition from Juslyn Manalo, a longtime member of the Canon Kip community and part of Mayor Lurie's Office of Community Engagement. Kelly Dearman (SF Dept. of Disability and Aging Services) also shared some words, and Senator Wiener’s office recognized the occasion with a certificate. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Canon Kip over the years. This work wouldn’t be possible without you! Here’s to many more years of service, community, and care. 🥂

The Early Bird Sale ends today! Help Bay Area families and individuals exit homelessness by joining us at the CHEFS Gala on Saturday, May 10 from 6–11 pm at Bimbo's 365 Club in North Beach. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable experiences, including the chance to win a farm-to-table culinary adventure with CHEFS, an exclusive hard hat tour of our new supportive housing residence, a luxury Hawai'i vacation, and more, all while supporting a great cause. We anticipate selling out, so secure your ticket today. The Early Bird sale ends today at 11:59 pm PST. We look forward to seeing you at this night to remember! https://loom.ly/x0sf_B0

On March 31st, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, honoring the contributions of trans and non-binary individuals worldwide. Today is not just about being seen, it’s about being acknowledged, respected and supported. In San Francisco, numerous organizations are dedicated to supporting and uplifting the trans and LGBTQ+ community, including: @ sfcenter.org 💙 @ lyric.org 🩷 @ sfcommunityhealth.org 🤍 Despite the invaluable services these organizations provide, they face challenges due to federal policies threatening to withdraw funding from programs that provide transgender care, or support diversity, equity, and inclusion. #TransDayOfVisibility

March is Social Work Month! To wrap up the month, this year’s theme, Social Work: Compassion + Action, highlights the critical role social workers play in tackling some of our most pressing issues, including homelessness, mental health, income inequality, and more. At ECS, our REACH program embodies this theme by equipping individuals with lived experience of homelessness with the skills and certifications they need to build careers in the social and human services sectors. ECS is proud to offer this program. Thank you to the social workers of ECS, the participants of our REACH program, and social workers around the world. Make sure to show some love to social workers during #SocialWorkMonth (and every month!) 📩 Interested in becoming a REACH student or know someone who might be? Email workforce@ecs-sf.org or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPKxDU-Q

The Canon Kip Senior Center recently hosted a free kidney screening event, providing vital health services to the community 🏥 ❤️This outreach effort was made possible by incredible volunteers, who are undergraduate pre-med students and three dedicated nephrologists from University of California, San Francisco. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success! Health initiatives like this one improve the health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities.

ECS is proud to sponsor the SAN FRANCISCO INTERFAITH COUNCIL WinterFaith Shelter Walk on April 6th at the beautiful Lake Merced! Proceeds from this walk support the annual Interfaith Winter Shelter Program, providing warm meals and shelter—including at our own Canon Kip Community House—to those in need during the coldest months. Join us in walking for a cause! See the flyer for details on how to participate.🚶♂️ #WinterFaithShelterWalk

The SF Examiner recently highlighted the incredible full-circle story of Shellena Eskridge, Executive Director of Homeless Prenatal Program. HPP provides vital support to low-income and unhoused families – offering family planning, housing assistance, employment support, and essential items like diapers, formula, and groceries. Under Shellena’s leadership, HPP has made a real impact, including launching a UBI pilot for fathers with Miracle Messages and creating the Community Health Worker Apprenticeship for education and job training. Huge shoutout to Shellena and the entire HPP team for going to bat for their community each and every day! Read the full Examiner article here: https://loom.ly/rh4r1Y4

Don’t miss out on early bird pricing for ECS’ annual CHEFS Gala! The CHEFS Gala is happening Saturday, May 10th, and early bird tickets are still available. Grab yours before April 1st for a nice discount! Support a good cause and ECS’ mission to end homelessness. Enjoy a night of great food catered by our very own CHEFS program, plus fun activities and good company. Get your tickets now: chefsgalasf.org 🎟️

Chef Robert recently took CHEFS students to the Heart of the City Farmer’s Market to pick out fresh, local ingredients for their cooking class and catering events. 🥕🍋🌿 Speaking of fresh ingredients for events… have you considered having CHEFS cater your next event? If you know ECS, you know about our CHEFS program – a culinary training program that equips students with the skills they need to enter the food service industry. Check out the link below for more on the program, our 2025 catering menu, and how to book: ecs-sf.org/chefs 👨🍳

We’re celebrating the opening of 7th & Brannan, a brand-new, 100% affordable housing community in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. Meet Mr. Reason (pictured here), one of the newest residents. He’s thrilled about getting the keys to his new home 🏡 This development offers deeply affordable, service-enriched housing for families, individuals, and those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With outdoor courtyards, community rooms, on-site supportive services, and family-friendly spaces, it’s easy to see why Mr. Reason is all smiles 😊 (S/O Grace Cathedral volunteers for helping with move-in. We appreciate you!) Managed by Mercy Housing, with case management and behavioral health services provided by ECS, and clinical nursing services from San Francisco Department of Public Health, this collaboration is creating real solutions for our community. #HousingForAll #SanFrancisco