Mission Action (Previously known as Dolores Street Community Services) - Approved

• Mission Action (formerly Dolores Street Community Services) is proud to announce its new organizational name. We are committed to breaking isolation, stabilizing people in crisis, and building collective power among Latinx/Indigenous, low-income and immigrant people in San Francisco’s Mission District. Our housing and shelter programs, community engagement and organizing work, and direct services remain unchanged.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    09-18-2021
  • Updated On
    10-20-2024
  • Update Reminder
    09-20-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Inquiries
  • Phone
    (415) 282-6209
  • Fax
    (415) 282-2826
  • Email
    info@missionaction.org
  • Alt Name
    Media Inquiries/Donations
  • Alt Phone
    (415) 857-7717
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    938 Valencia St
  • City
    San Francisco
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    10-20-2021
  • Expiration Date
    10-20-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Mission Action
  • Zip Code
    94110

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.missionaction.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://www.missionaction.org/find-services/
  • Contact Us
    https://www.missionaction.org/about/contact-us/
  • Housing Programs
    https://www.missionaction.org/our-work/housing-shelter/
  • Community Services
    https://www.missionaction.org/our-work/community-services/

• Detailed Information

  • Our programs offer safe, affirming, and dignified housing to communities facing housing insecurity in San Francisco. We practice a trauma-informed and harm reduction model, aiming to build individual and community empowerment and prevent long-term homelessness.  

    Dolores Shelter Program: The Dolores Shelter Program (DSP), located at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue, is an emergency shelter program that offers overnight shelter, hot meals, and support services to adults experiencing homelessness. Case management services are offered onsite to support guests with finding additional support and resources related to housing, benefits, and physical and mental health. The program has proudly served the Latinx and immigrant community since its onset in 1982, offering bilingual and culturally competent services to all guests. Dolores Shelter Program is open daily from 6pm to 8am. DSP accepts walk-up guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter doors open at 6pm and guests can begin lining up no sooner than 5:30pm.

    Richard M. Cohen Residence: The Richard M. Cohen Residence is a transitional residential care facility for adults living with HIV/AIDS and a history of homelessness. Located on Dolores Street within a historic Victorian home, the program has 10 rooms, shared bathrooms, a kitchen, a shared common space, and a beautiful outdoor garden. Since its inception, the program has always been an LGBTQ affirming space, though it is open to people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Residents typically stay for a period of up to two years, working closely with the program’s Social Worker to identify and achieve their long-term housing goals. To inquire about availability at the Cohen Residence or to apply, please contact the Senior Manager at (415) 558-0504.  

    Casa Quezada: Casa Quezada is a supportive housing program and SRO (single room occupancy hotel) located on Woodward Street. The building has 52 units, shared bathrooms, tenant kitchens, and a shared community space. The program serves low-income adults with a history of homelessness, particularly monolingual Spanish-speakers and pre-documented immigrants who have limited access to other subsidized housing options. Staff provide bilingual, culturally competent services and ensure that language accessibility is prioritized for all communications. Tenants must be referred to the program through San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry System. For more information about applying, visit our Access Point page.  

    Stay Over Program: The Stay Over Program is a family shelter program located at the Buena Vista Horace Mann Community School (BVHM). The Stay Over Program is a partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District and the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. The Stay Over Program is for San Francisco Unified School District students and their families who are experiencing homelessness and are attending San Francisco K-12 public schools (not including charter or private schools). The program serves families who have at least one student in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday, and SFUSD Holidays. To inquire about availability or to make a reservation, please contact: (628)215-2080 (Office Line 9 am-5 pm) or (415) 879-4316 (Shelter Line 7 pm-7 am).

    Casa Colibri: Casa Colibri opened its doors the summer of 2022. Casa Colibri is a supportive housing program serving transition age youth, ages 18-24. Located in the Outer Mission, the program aims to provide housing, community, and opportunity for young people who have experienced homelessness. In partnership with Larkin Street Youth Services, the program provides on-site clinical and case management services available to all residents. The program also offers support and referrals related to financial management, health and mental health, employment, and social activities. Residents must be referred to the program through San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry System. For more information about applying, visit one of the Youth Access Points.  

    Casa Esperanza: Casa Esperanza opened its doors the summer of 2022. Casa Esperanza is a supportive housing program serving transition age youth, ages 18-24. Located in the Mission District, the program aims to provide housing, community, and opportunity for young people who have experienced homelessness. The program prioritizes people who identify as Latinx, indigenous, monolingual, and immigrants, including those who are in the process of adjusting their immigration status. Staff provide bilingual and culturally competent services to support the diversity of our residents.  In partnership with Larkin Street Youth Services, the program provides on-site clinical and case management services available to all residents. The program also offers support and referrals related to financial management, health and mental health, job training, and social activities. Residents must be referred to the program through San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry System. For more information about applying, visit one of the Youth Access Points.  

    
    

    Access Point 

    - The Mission Access Point is one of several primary entry points for adults experiencing homelessness in the city. These programs connect clients to the San Francisco Coordinated Entry system, which is the overall system of programs and housing opportunities.  

    - Clients can call or visit the Access Point to complete an assessment for housing. If eligible, clients will be referred to an appropriate housing program. Access Point staff will support clients with coordinating the documents and steps needed for move-in. For clients who are not eligible for housing placement, Access Point staff will provide problem solving services to explore and identify the best potential options available.  

    - To connect with the Mission Access Point, please call (415) 857-7762.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Contra Costa County
    • Marin County
    • San Francisco County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files