Posts by Elisa Bozmarova
“We Are Horrified”: Statement by Beth Stokes, on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
“ECS stands in solidarity with women everywhere who seek safe access to healthcare, and we are committed to the fight for reproductive justice. We are horrified by today’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending nearly a half a century of jurisprudence on the privacy and…
Read MoreA new vision for emergency shelter services
“Today we issue a challenge to ourselves, our peers, and our community. We can create temporary and long-term housing that is human-centric. We can reduce the capacity of large scale shelters to provide a greater degree of more qualitative and individualized service, while simultaneously exploring creative mechanisms to site and fund new facilities within our…
Read MoreMarin County Hosting Public Meeting on Larkspur Homeless Housing Project
“The plan is to build between 43 and 50 units of “permanent supportive housing” for single adults experiencing homelessness in the county. In addition to housing, the site would feature a range of services including case management, mental health, educational and vocational programs. Episcopal Community Services will own the building, which sits near Corte Madera…
Read MoreMarin County Plans 43-unit Homeless Housing project in Greenbrae
“The County selected ECS, a San Francisco–based nonprofit, to identify, vet and secure up to two potential Project Homekey sites, one of which is the South Eliseo property. “ Read the full Pacific Sun article.
Read MoreGreenbrae building could become housing for homeless
“Marin County, in partnership with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco, hopes to win approval from the state to use some of the next round of Project Homekey funds to purchase the property.” Read the full Marin Independent Journal article.
Read MoreLarkspur Plan Would Convert Fmr. Skilled Nursing Facility Into Housing For Homeless Adults
City officials are working with Marin County and Episcopal Community Services on a grant proposal through the state’s Project Homekey program to convert the facility at 1251 S. Eliseo Drive into 43-units of “permanent supportive housing” for single adults experiencing homelessness in the county, according to a joint statement released Tuesday. In addition to housing,…
Read MoreMayor Schaaf taps Oakland homeless commission members amid spike in unhoused residents
“Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf appointed nine people, including nonprofit workers, community leaders, formerly homeless people and a doctor, to a new advisory commission on homelessness as the city’s crisis deepens.” Read the full SF Chronicle article.
Read MoreSoMa supportive housing project on former federal property breaks ground
“In addition to housing and the Homeless Services Center, the development will also be equipped with a 6,000 square-foot commercial kitchen space for Episcopal Community Services’ Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Services, or CHEFS program. The 12-week program helps formerly homeless residents gain experience through hands-on training and paid internships at local restaurants.” Read…
Read MoreS.F. hotel, Oakland college dorm to be converted to housing for homeless people
“A residential hotel in San Francisco and an unused college dormitory in Oakland will be turned into long-term housing for homeless people under a state program designed to keep people off the streets during and after the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.” Read the full San Francisco Chronicle article.
Read MoreCity hopes to convert Granada Hotel to supportive housing
“The City would commit up to $23 million over five years for operational subsidies as part of the required local match, delivered to Episcopal Community Services.” Read the full story in the SF Examiner.
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