Holy Cross Service Program
This list is intended to aid students in pursuing opportunities for service. Please note - some organizations require a long-term commitment from the volunteer.
Students are invited to contact these organizations to discover if the organization is in need of volunteers to work with their clients. All projects for the Holy Cross Service Program requirement must involve interaction of the Saint Francis student with people who are in some way disadvantaged (by age, economics, physical or mental disabilities etc.)
These projects include a wide variety of opportunities that will fit into the core project area, as well as the additional service requirements. Often a listing will be under one heading, but may provide additional opportunities (i.e. Emergency Housing Consortium is listed under "economically poor,” but opportunities to work with "children" are also available.)
Students are required to call to arrange an appointment. Students are recommended to contact the agencies in the summer or early in the school year to arrange service. Often there is an interview and an orientation to the facility. Students must be on time and work at the convenience of the agency. Agencies are not obligated to facilitate last minute calls.
When working with any program where there is ongoing contact with the same clients (i.e. children's programs, elderly), it is imperative that the students realize the obligation to be reliable about attendance. Relationships are formed and the clients are often very disappointed when the student does not "show up.”
By suggesting these agencies, we in no way guarantee any results. It is solely up to the student to investigate possibilities and ask questions. Student is responsible to make sure they get involved with a project that puts them in direct contact with clients.
Agencies That Work In The Community
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL
(650) 940-7214
Mt. View
Volunteers greet patients; provide transportation in wheel chairs etc. - 6-12 hours/month. This is a very serious commitment.
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
(650) 367-5690
Contact: Debbie Kohler to ask for an application.
Redwood City
Volunteers must commit 2-3 hours per week for minimum of 6 months. Orientation sessions are held after the completed application has been returned. Current TB test and purchase of a uniform scrub top is required.
VOLUNTEER EXCHANGE OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY
(408) 286-1126 or (650) 965-2426
Bulletin board for non-profit agencies in the valley that need volunteers. (This is a place to get ideas about available opportunities.)
COMMUNITY IMPACT
(650) 956-0242 or volunteer@communityimpact.org
Community agency that organizes volunteer projects on weekends and evenings all around the Bay Area. For graduation credit hours student must follow the Saint Francis program guidelines of working directly with people who are disadvantaged or with children - according to the student's yearly requirement.
Agencies that Work with People Who are Developmentally Disabled
Developmentally disabled people are classified as those individuals who have a condition, which causes them to be handicapped in such a way as to not be able to participate fully in opportunities that would be common to their peers. To be developmentally disabled this injury or illness occurred before the age of 22 years. Many of the people in this category experience some degree of mental retardation or have conditions such as cerebral palsy, or autism.
ACHIEVE
(650) 494-1200
Contact David Lurie at ext 121
Work with children who have been labeled as: emotionally disturbed, hyperactive, autistic, developmentally disabled, learning disabled or language impaired. Volunteers work with trained staff.
AGNEWS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
(408) 464-4838
Contact Campus Ministry about Sunday mornings when help is needed to wheel residents to the Catholic Mass in the Catholic Chapel from 9:30 - 11:45am (on the campus off Zanker and Hwy 237). Sign-ups are in Campus Ministry. Maps with directions are in Campus Ministry. (Parents are always welcome to stay for Mass on Sunday mornings.)
SPECIAL NOTE: Make sure that students are in the Catholic Chapel by 9:30 AM for orientation. Late students will not receive full credit for volunteering. Pick up a map in Campus Ministry and plan to arrive early. It can be a very difficult place to find.
For additional times and opportunities at Agnews contact the volunteer coordinator:
(408) 464-4838
Contact: Barbara
Agnews Developmental Center, Volunteer Services
3500 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Daytime Events at Agnews
Sunday from 9:00-11:00 am
Volunteers are needed to help escort residents to our campus Protestant Chapel each Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, enjoy the services, then escort them back home.
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm
Adult Services needs volunteers 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Volunteers help in vocational services, adult services classrooms, or with the medically fragile. Each experience has its own value, so come on down and join us!
Saturday mornings
Saturday morning coffee will never be the same! We need 3 volunteers to help escort individuals to a coffee social group at our REACH Program. Volunteers will read a newspaper or book, make and serve coffee, and assist with the group.
Saturdays from 3-6 pm
Our Client Choice Movie need volunteers to escort clients to a recently released video showing at the REACH program, every Saturday from 3-6 pm. Volunteers will serve refreshments, escort and interact with clients.
Sundays from 2:30-5:30 pm
The Sunday afternoon movie matinee is a big hit for all the people that live here. Come down and help us pop popcorn and serve drinks while you enjoy a first run movie. Every Sunday from 2:30 pm till 5:30 pm at the Multipurpose Room. This is the only activity that is recommended for our volunteers younger than 14 years of age.
Afternoon and Evening Events at Agnews
October 19 and November 16 5:30-8:00 pm
We will be having the Friday night activity on October 19 and November 16
Come join Barbara at our Friday Night line up! Dances are now on the 3rd Friday evening each month ! Everything starts at 5:30 pm and runs till 8:00 pm at the Multi purpose room. Don’t spend your Fridays alone, come dance and watch movies with us!
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm
Residence 192 needs volunteers to read stories, play games and be a friend to our youngest individuals every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm
On Monday and Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, join Program One as they tear up the dance floor in the Pioneer Center at the twice weekly Drop-in.
B.O.K. RANCH
(650) 366-2265 or jessica@bokranch.com
Contact: Jessica
Redwood City
CAMP COSTANOAN
(408) 243-7861
Located in Cupertino Foothills
Camp operated by Via Rehabilitation Services. Need weekend counselors for respite care.
CAMPING UNLIMITED
(510)527-4488
Berkeley
Accompany developmentally disabled people on trips - both day & weekend.
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF DISABLED
(650) 595-0783
Contact: Michele Giles
Belmont
CITY OF SAN CARLOS PARKS & RECREATION
(650) 802-4383
Special Needs Program Hannah Linebarger
Hours 1:30-5:30 pm Mon-Fri
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR REHABILITATION
(650) 812-2827
Contact: Joni Myers
3864 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
Programs for recreation and leisure for developmentally disabled people including after school swim program, or be a mentor for a school age child.
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
(408) 867-0912
Call to volunteer or click on the link to fill out volunteer form on line.
Fremont organization works with people with developmental disabilities.
GREEN PASTURES
(650) 965-2333 ext 118
Contact: Ed Lewis
730 Cornelia Court
Mt. View
Green Pastures is a residential home for children with multiple physical disabilities with after school and weekend hours available. Opportunities to "hang out" with kids, be a Sunday School buddy, help with sports programs. You must call and make an appointment prior to visiting.
INDEPENDENT PEER SOCIALIZATION TRAINING PROGRAM
(408) 247-0037
Contact: Jim Spelman
2280 Kenwood Ave (at the corner of Monroe & Kenwood)
San Jose
Offers after school program which meets every day from 2:30-5 pm. Disabled students who get together to play games, do sports etc. students act as peer models. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.
KAINOS HOME AND TRAINING CENTER
(650) 361-1355
Contact: Kristen Rogers
Redwood City
NATIONAL CENTER FOR EQUINE FACILITATED THERAPY
(650) 851-2271
Woodside
Hippotherapy Program (horseback riding as therapy for children with specified disabilities)
ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES
(408) 996-0858
Two-hour training session required prior to volunteering. Training sessions are offered the second Saturday of each month. Special Needs Integrated Learning Center, Cupertino. Work with children who are autistic. Learn how to help individuals with special needs live full and active lives as members of the community.
PROJECT REACH
(650) 871-8402
Contact: Cindy Rogers
San Bruno
SAN MATEO COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
(650) 579-1758
Contact: Donna Romero
Have year round training sessions with developmentally and physically disabled athletes as well as special events.
SILICON VALLEY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
(408) 392-0170 or click on link to send e-mail to volunteer coordinator
Year round special athletic events and training for developmentally and physically disabled. Ten orientations held throughout the year.
SILICON VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
(650) 969-3155
Contact: Bernice Kandarian
Volunteers must be 16 years old or older (14 years old must be accompanied by an adult).
Needs: Helpers the third Saturday of each month to help blind participants in monthly meeting space (serving coffee, walking to various locations, facilitating people with the microphone) - hours 9:00am-11:30am & 11:00am-1:30pm. Other opportunities to walk with or read to a blind person.
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
(510) 794-3666
Contact: David West
Fremont
SERVICES FOR BRAIN INJURY
(408) 291-2522
Contact: Christine Camara
San Jose
Assist people who have brain injuries.
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
(650) 802-4383
Contact: Hannah Linebarger
San Carlos
WESTWIND RIDING FOR THE HANDICAPPED
(650) 941-4808
Orientation required prior to volunteering. Next Orientation January 6, 2007 noon - 1:30 pm at the Westwind Barn
Helping disabled children learn to ride horses.
Agencies that Work with Children
Service with children must involve the student with children of grammar school age (5-13 years) in some kind of teaching related environment and organization. (See also developmentally disabled & poor.)
ACHIEVE
(650) 494-1200
Contact: David Lurie at ext. 121
Work with children with special needs.
CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE
(650) 366-4415
Contact: Larry, Jan or Mary Jane
Redwood City
Needs tutors for small children learning English in the Language School. Don't know about the Catholic Worker? Check out this general website for the Catholic Worker.
CASTRO SCHOOL (Mariano Castro School)
Contact: Mrs. Carmen Mizell at cmizell@mvwsd.org
Mt. View
Need tutors for 1st -5th graders. Monday afternoons 3-6 pm
CASTRO SCHOOL, CAT (Community Action Team)
650-559-6277 or mariludh@yahoo.com
Contact: Marilu
Opportunities available Friday afternoons, from 5-8 pm, working with children while parents are in a child development class.
Ten-week sessions: Jan 12-Apr 20
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
San Jose
Lead groups of grammar school children in field observations on Guadalupe Creek in San Jose. Program called BioSITE (Students Investigating Their Environment). Volunteers need to be available Monday afternoons for training from 3:30-5:30 and either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons for teaching. Half year to full year commitment required.
GREEN PASTURES
(650) 965-2333 ext 118
Contact: Ed Lewis
730 Cornelia Court
Mt. View
Green Pastures is a residential home for children with multiple physical disabilities with after school and weekend hours available. There is a special need for volunteers Tuesdays & Thursdays - afternoon swimming with the disabled kids and Saturday mornings for outings from 9am -2pm. Lots of other times available.
HELP ONE CHILD
(650) 917-1210
Contact: Judy Holmes
Babysitting opportunities available with foster children while the foster parents are in parenting classes as well as some tutoring opportunities (Have some summer needs).
CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF LOS ALTOS
(650) 968-9052
Contact: Carol Rollins
Located on Berry Avenue, off Miramonte, Los Altos
Working with children, ages 3-12
CHURCH
Contact your own church or parish and ask about Sunday school or CCD classes.
FAMILIES IN PARTNERSHIP
(650) 780-7077
Contact: Kathy Endaya
Redwood City
GEORGE MAYNE SCHOOL, ALVISO
(408)423-1700
Contact: Theresa Hernandez, Vice Principal
Alviso
Tutor children after school - some Spanish-speaking children
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
(408) 978-1355
Contact: Judy Smith
Homework Companion program - be a buddy to a 4th, 5th or 6th grade student.
I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION
(650) 329-2830
Contact: Emma James, Volunteer Coordinator at ext. 143
Costano Elementary School
East Palo Alto
Need homework buddies for 4th graders. One semester commitment one afternoon each week required.
INDEPENDENT PEER SOCIALIZATION TRAINING PROGRAM
(408) 247-0037
Contact: Jim Spelman
400 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara
After school program which meets every day from 2:30-5pm. Disabled students who get together in the afternoons to do sports, play games, etc. St Francis students act as peer models.
LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
(650) 497-8549
Contact: Fouzel Abbas
Palo Alto
Minimum age for volunteers is 16. Work with sick children.
ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES
(408) 996-0858
Special Needs Integrated Learning Center
Cupertino
Work with children who are autistic. A two-hour training session required prior to volunteerint. Training sessions are offered the second Saturday of each month.
Learn how to help individuals with special needs live full and active lives as members of the community.
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CHURCH
(650) 366-6587
Contact: Sandy Meisendach
Redwood City
Day Care
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
(408) 727-5775
Contact Mrs. Kazue Lowenstein at ext 165
Working with classes with disabled and able Japanese speaking children volunteers help teach the children how to learn to interact with each other.
PROJECT READ
Contact your local library to read with children or do other reading related activities.
SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES
(408) 278-2171
Contact: Sowmya Ayyar
San Jose
Opportunities for after school tutoring during the school year and Academic Summer Day Camp, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs., tutoring for disadvantaged children. Commit one morning per week for five weeks or Mon through Thurs for one week.
SACRED HEART GRAMMAR SCHOOL
(408) 867-9241
Contact: Cynthia Walker at ext 147
Saratoga
Tutor children after school
SAN BRUNO SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
(650) 345-3033
Contact: Emily Chandler
SAN JOSE FAMILY SHELTER
(408) 926-8885
Contact: Elaine Coutu at ext104
After school tutoring
SAINT ELIZABETH SETON
(650)326-1258
Contact: Patty Kenney McGraw
Palo Alto
Tutor 3rd & 4th grade children after school from 3 - 4:30pm Mondays, Tuesday or Thursdays.
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
(650) 691-1531
Contact Renate Sanchez, Director, Extended Care Program
Located on Miramonte Ave., Mt. View
During the school year contact Campus Ministry in September about after school tutoring. Commitment is at Saint Joseph's from 3-4pm one afternoon each week for a full semester. Summer opportunities available.
SCHOOLS
Contact your neighborhood grade school. Ask about after school day care, coaching or tutoring programs.
SAINT SIMON'S PRE-SCHOOL OF RELIGION
(650) 968-8311 or dacassara@aol.com
Contact: Debra Cassara at ext. 32
Los Altos
Sunday mornings beginning Sept 21, two classes 9am and 10:30am be a student helper working with 4 & 5 year old children.
SUNDAY FRIENDS IN SAN JOSE
Help homeless children and children from low-income families with art projects on Sunday afternoons. Meets on second and fourth Sunday afternoon each month.
TAFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL HOMEWORK CENTER
(650) 569-3868 or cpolitzer@rcsd.kiz.ca.us
Contact: Ms Politzer at ext. 304
Redwood City
Tutor 1st - 5th grade students, English or Spanish speaking Tuesday or Wednesday evenings 5-8pm (can do one hour a night - if you are consistently present at the same time on the same day - so as to work with the same student).
WATCH
(408) 942-0209
Contact: Jen Bolcoa
Milpitas
Housing program for formerly battered women and their children with needs for summertime swim buddies and help with the summer program for the children.
YES Reading
(650) 326-0996
Contact: Donna Largent
Belle Haven School
Menlo Park
Organization that provides one on one tutoring in reading to students - Tutors are needed to assist in a structured reading program between 9:30am and 5pm Monday - Thursday.
YMCA "KID'S PLACE"
Contact any YMCA in any city and ask about volunteering with their children's programs.
YMCA
Contact: Anisha Sekar at asekar@sfhs.com
October & November -first & third Sunday; December- first & second Sunday
Agencies that Work with Senior Citizens (Elderly)
Service with elderly must involve the student with elderly people who are of sufficient age as to be in need of extra assistance. This must be done through an authorized agency. The student must abide by the agency rules and work through the volunteer coordinator who will orient the student to the facility. Summer opportunities are available at most places - call for an appointment. STUDENTS MUST CALL FIRST AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN INTERVIEW AND ORIENTATION.
AGNEWS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
(408) 464-4838
Volunteer Services
3500 Zanker Road
San Jose
Specifically the Flamingo Club Senior Center that is for the elderly Agnews residents.
CALIFORNIA P.E.O. HOME
(408) 729-2000
10 Kirk Ave.
San Jose
Home for elderly - has nursing unit for those who are ill.
CARLMONT CONVALESCENT
(650) 591-9601
Contact: Robin Becker
Belmont
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM
(408) 325-5143
Visit senior citizens in their homes or in elder care facilities. Visit weekly for 1-2 hours. Long-term commitment necessary, orientation provided.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY (LOS ALTOS & MT. VIEW)
Contact: Alison Hopkins, Volunteer Coordinator at ahopkins@csacares.org
Contact: Laura Schuster, Nutrition Programs Director, at lschuster@csacares.org
Mountain View
Provides services to the low income, homeless and senior populations. We have daytime hours Monday through Friday.
CROSSING THE BRIDGE
(510) 494-4538
Contact: Beth
Fremont
Program to connect teens to senior citizens in the senior's own homes or in skilled nursing facilities - Orientation in September and then every two months.
DIAMOND CARE HOME
(888) 932-3788 or (650)964-8388
Contact: Rosalie Bacal
Mountain View
Small home care facility needs students to spend time with residents.
DISABLED VETERANS
(650) 858-3903
Contact: Vickey Baker
Work at Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital - Hours 8am-3:30pm.
THE FORUM
(650) 944-0200
Cupertino
GRANT/CUESTA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
(650) 968-2990
Contact: Felicia Helberg, Activity Director
Work with the elderly.
HOPKINS MANOR
(650) 368-5656
Contact: Alisa
1235 Hopkins Ave.
Redwood City
Residential facility for elderly
HYLOND HEALTHCARE CENTER
(408) 738-4880
Contact: Donna Parker
Sunnyvale
IDYLWOOD CARE CENTER
(408) 739-2383 or idylwood4@yahoo.com
Contact: Joni Kamiya, Program Coordinator
Sunnyvale
Nursing Care for the elderly.
IDYLWOOD CONVALESCENT
(408) 739-7569
Contact: Don Miller
Sunnyvale
Read with the elderly.
JULIA HEALTHCARE
(650) 967-5714
Contact: Lynn Villa Carmen, Activity Director
Mountain View
Need volunteers who speak Russian, Cantonese, who play poker or checkers; who will read books or newspapers.
LOS ALTOS SUB-ACUTE & REHABILITATION CENTER
(650) 941-5255
Los Altos
LYTTON GARDENS
(650) 328-3300
Palo Alto
MAGNOLIA INN
(408) 968-8506
176 So. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale
Visit with elderly people.
MANOR CARE
(408) 735-7200
Contact: Amy Bricmont, Activity Director
Sunnyvale
MISSION VILLA ALZHEIMER'S RESIDENCE
(408) 559-8301
Contact: Charlie Niemeyer
3333 So. Bascom Ave
Campbell
All elderly residents have some form of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
MT. VIEW HEALTH CARE
(650)961-6161
Solace Place across from El Camino Hospital
OUR LADY OF FATIMA VILLA
(408) 741-2967
Contact: Terry Becker, Activity Director
Los Gatos
PALO ALTO COMMONS
(650) 494-0760
Contact: Nanita Cranford or Mary Claire Meyer, Director of Residential Services
Residential home for senior citizens.
PARTNERS IN CARING
(650)725-4504
Contact: Stephanie Beane
Help and elderly person in their home with letter writing, meal assistance, shopping, reading and relieving primary health care giver - Part of the Chaplaincy service at Stanford Hospital. Help people in an area from Redwood City to Los Altos. Orientation, training and at least six-month commitment needed.
PILGRIM HAVEN
(650) 948-8291
Contact: Nancy Kao at ext112
Los Altos
MUST CALL FOR AN ORIENTATION (held weekly)
PLEASANT VIEW CONVALESCENT
(408)253-9034
Contact: Activity Director
Cupertino
READ WITH ELDERLY
(650) 964-4630
Contact: Penny at Community Services
Senior outreach - Readers needed for elderly residents of Mt View and Los Altos. Commitment: 1 hour per week for 6 months.
RETIREMENT INN OF FREMONT
(510) 792-5411
Hastings Street
Fremont
RETIREMENT INN OF BURLINGAME
(650)343-2747
Contact: Lily
SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
(408)741-7194
Contact: Bill, Activity Director
SCAP PROGRAM (Sunday celebrations in the Absence of a Priest)
k.bligh@comcaSaintnet
Contact: Kevin Bligh
There are hundreds of elderly Catholics who live in assisted living facilities who cannot get to church. These services are offered every Sunday at 24 extended care facilities in San Jose and surrounding areas. Volunteer to read, help with music or be a Eucharistic Minister.
SENIOR CITIZEN OUT-OF-HOME DAY CARE
(650) 726-5067
Contact: Linda Marenco
Coastside Adult Day Health Center - Half Moon Bay
(408) 973-0905
Contact: Janet Hill
Cupertino Senior Day Care
(650) 494-8018
Contact: Karen Peterson
Palo Alto Senior Day Health
(650) 322-0126
Contact: Dina Jurgensen
Roesner House Adult Day Support Center (Alzheimer) Menlo Park
(408) 984-3266
Contact: Jessica Lang
Santa Clara Senior Center - serving meals only at 2:30 pm
(408) 868-1262
Contact: Karen Lorenz
Saratoga Adult Day Care
(408) 468-0100
San Jose Program from Catholic Charities
John 23 Multi-service Senior Nutrition Program
(650) 696-3660
Contact: Lynn Morgan
Senior Focus, Burlingame-Adult Day Health 11:30-3:30 Mon-Fri
(408) 746-3066
Contact: Sara Boothby
Sunnyvale Senior Day Care
(650) 858-3903
Contact: Vickie Baker
Veterans Adm. Elder - Care Palo Alto
Good for summer time & vacations. MUST CALL FIRST
SHARON HEIGHTS CONVALESCENT HOSPITALM
(650) 854-3300
Contact: Madeline Dunn
1185 Monte Rosa Dr.
Menlo Park
Work at least the full 15 hours. The hospital would like an even longer-term commitment.
SKYLINE HEALTH CARE CENTER
(408) 298-3950
San Jose
SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES
(408) 738-4321
In home help to the elderly
SUNNYVALE HEALTH CARE CENTER
(408)245-8070
Contact: Joyce Reed
Sunnyvale
Small facility that cares for elderly
SUNNY VIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
(408) 454-5662
Contact: Joni Tsukimura, Volunteer Coordinator
Cupertino
Call for an orientation date - work with activity coordinators and residents
SUNRISE CARE & REHAB OF FREMONT
(510) 792-4242
Contact: Olivia Burton
2500 Country Dr
Fremont
SUNRISE CARE OF SUNNYVALE
(408) 749-8600
Contact: Tricene at ext 3008
80 Apartment units on Knickerbocker
Sunnyvale
Work with residents making crafts, taking walks, helping with ice cream socials
THE TERRACES
(408) 356-1006
Contact: Nancy Larson
Los Gatos
Interview required
TERRENO GARDENS
(408) 356-8136
Contact: Macaria Ayson, Activity Director
Los Gatos
UNIVERSITY CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
(650) 854-4120
Contact: Enrique Greer, Activity Director
Menlo Park
VILLA FONTANA
(408) 255-5555
San Jose
Agencies that Work with the Economically Poor
Work with the poor must be through an agency (shelter, soup kitchen or day program) that works with homeless or low-income individuals or families. STUDENTS MUST ALWAYS CALL OR E-MAIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
CITY TEAM MINISTRIES
(408) 288-2185 or (408) 232-5600
Contact: Glen Brite
Rescue Mission for recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. Help in the kitchen to prepare and serve meals. THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR MALES ONLY!
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Contact: Alison Hopkins, Volunteer Coordinator at ahopkins@csacares.org
Contact: Laura Schuster, Nutrition Programs Director, at lschuster@csacares.org
Mountain View
Provides services to the low income, homeless and senior populations. Located in Mountain View at 204 Stierlin Road; the Senior Nutrition Program is located at the Senior Center at 266 Escuela Ave. We have daytime hours Monday through Friday.
EMERGENCY HOUSING CONSORTIUM
kfleming@ehclifebuilders.org
Contact: Kelcy Fleming
Shelter for families and singles- also cold weather shelters at the Gilroy and Sunnyvale Armory
HAVEN FAMILY HOUSE
(650) 325-8719
Menlo Park
INNVISION
LPollard@innvision.org
Contact: Lourdes Pollard, Food Services Director
546 Julian St
San Jose
Volunteers needed on Saturday and Sunday to help cook prep meals, clean and organize . Help needed in kitchen on weekdays 10 am -4 pm.
LOAVES AND FISHES
(408) 934-4993
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Please for an orientation appointment - Opportunities available Saturday, Monday & Thursday hours during the school year.
MARIA GORETTI PARISH
(408) 283-4972
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
2980 Senter Rd
San Jose
Serve meals (Loaves & Fishes) Wednesday and Friday 3 - 6:30pm. Please for an orientation appointment.
MARTHA'S KITCHEN
(408) 293-6111
Contact: Joan Berti
311 Willow Street
San Jose
Soup Kitchen (Tues and Wed 3:30 - 6:30) age limit - must be 16 years old
OUR DAILY BREAD
(408) 736-4108
Contact: Michelle
231 South Sunset Ave
Sunnyvale
Soup kitchen, open Mon., Wed., Fri. for lunch. (good when we have a school holiday)
PADUA DINING ROOM
(650)365-9664
Contact: Sam Acuff or Max Torres
Redwood City
Soup Kitchen at Saint Anthony of Padua Church on Middlefield Rd please call to set up hours (Saturdays only).
REDWOOD FAMILY HOUSE
(650) 364-3639
Redwood City
SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES
(408)278-2171
Contact: Sowmya Ayyar
Variety of services to low income primarily Hispanic clientele in San Jose - After School program & Summer day school camp - opportunities to work with customers in food pantry and clothes closet.
SAMARITAN HOUSE
(650) 347-3648
401 N. Humbolt St
San Mateo
Services to the poor
SANTA MARIA URBAN MINISTRY
(408) 292-3314
Saturday mornings handing out food boxes to needy families - Please call for appointment.
SAN JOSE FAMILY SHELTER
(408)926-8885
Contact: Susan Webster at ext 106
1590 Las Plumas Ave.
San Jose
After school tutoring of children, some meal help
SHELTER NETWORK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
(650)685-5880
Contact: Tamara Brining at ext 25
Menlo Park
Opportunities to tutor kids who live in shelters or cook and serve a meal
SUNDAY FRIENDS IN SAN JOSE
www.SundayFriends.org
Help homeless children and children from low-income families with art projects on the second & fourth Sunday afternoon each month. You MUST access the Sunday Friends website and follow the instructions to become a volunteer.
SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES
(408) 738-4321
Sunnyvale
Care of needs of low-income people in Sunnyvale area - Christmas gift program.
TRI-CITY HOMELESS COALITION
(510) 252-0910
Contact: Jean Morgan
Shelter for families
URBAN MINISTRY OF PALO ALTO
(650) 853-8697
Provides a variety of services to poor
