Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

Every day at ECS, we meet people like Antoine who is doing everything he can to take his next step forward—finding stable housing, restarting his career, rebuilding his health, reconnecting with the community. And every day, your generosity makes those steps possible. With Giving Tuesday coming up, consider starting your monthly gift today to support the journeys of Antoine and others like him. Visit ecs-sf.org/donate to give. ❤️https://lnkd.in/dspdXV9F

Happy Thanksgiving from ECS! 1066 Mission had our Thanksgiving Meal last Friday, with 60 residents participating during our holiday meal & gift raffle. We also had the pleasure of having the PHACS Team assist services with serving the meals to the residents. CHEFS catered the turkey and stuffing, which was a huge hit! A heartfelt thank you to CHEFS for the amazing food, to our dedicated staff, to all the residents who joined us, and to our supporters who make these joyful moments possible for our ECS community! 🦃

Gratitude looks like 2,000+ Thanksgiving meals prepared by our CHEFS trainees this week. Because of your orders and support, more students gained real-world culinary experience and took another step toward stable employment. From our kitchen to yours — thank you for helping us make this a season of opportunity.

The Interfaith Winter Shelter has officially launched for the season! This year celebrates 36 years of collaboration between ECS, the San Francisco Interfaith Council, and the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, working together to support unhoused community members during the coldest months. We’re opening our first shelter location at Canon Kip Senior Center (705 Natoma St. @ 8th St.) tomorrow from Monday, November 24th through Sunday, December 14th. 30-bed overnight shelter 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM Dinner and breakfast served First come, first served; Ages 18+; self-referral If you or someone you know needs a warm, safe place to sleep, we’re here to support them. Interested in helping or would like to learn more?: Click the link here: https://lnkd.in/gWkmjX7Y.

The SF Interfaith Winter Shelter is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, and we’re inviting groups to host, prepare, and serve meals for our unhoused neighbors. This is a meaningful and important opportunity to come together across traditions and make a real impact. Sign up today to be a host sponsor at the link here: https://lnkd.in/gWkmjX7Y San Francisco Interfaith Council & San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Our very own CHEFS Executive Chef, Dennis Johnson, had the honor of celebrating Chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday in Napa alongside notable chefs like Alice Waters and Thomas Keller! Dennis and the CHEFS team baked the birthday cake for Chef Pépin (pictured) 🎂 The JACQUES PEPIN FOUNDATION has been a donor and supporter of ECS for many years. We're so thankful for their continued contributions that help formerly unhoused and low-income individuals gain the tools and training to rebuild their lives.

Thank you to San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for highlighting this powerful father-son success story. We’re grateful to have played a part in their journey — providing the resources and stability to rebuild together.

The holidays are heating up in the CHEFS kitchen. 🔥 Our Thanksgiving Menu is live — featuring favorites like Chef Dennis’ Braised Brisket with Au Jus and classic sides. And just in time for the season, our Winter Catering Menu is here with new dishes prepared by our trainees and culinary team: Leek Risotto Arancini Buttered Pasta with Peas Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese Whether it’s a team lunch, donor dinner, or holiday gathering, we’re here to make your event delicious — and meaningful. Every meal supports our culinary training program and helps someone re-enter the workforce. 🍽️ Order catering that gives back: https://lnkd.in/gNiwhxWe

Big thank you to our Associate Chief of Real Estate, Constanza Asfura-Heim, for presenting and joining the panel at the Urban Land Institute's National Conference! We appreciate you representing ECS in such an important conversation.

Across the Bay, over 25,000 people sleep outdoors or in vehicles on any given night, and thousands more will become homeless this year. With economic uncertainty and a weakening social safety net, vulnerable communities face tremendous pressure, and demand for ECS services is increasing rapidly. Our services change lives like Crystal’s. Crystal lives in one of ECS’ five family housing sites, is clean and sober, and received multiple job offers, launching a career dedicated to helping women who once faced the same struggles she did. She shares a safe, loving home with her almost two-year-old daughter and her partner, in a residence where they have access to services including case management, food distribution, family activities, and so much more. Crystal’s story reflects the power of individual determination when paired with strong support, demonstrating the transformative change possible when someone is ready to rebuild and has access to the right resources. Amid a soaring homelessness crisis, your partnership is crucial. Please visit our website to make a difference in the lives of folks like Crystal! https://ecs-sf.org/donate/