THC’s Housing Services Office and Rep Payee Offices have moved into a new office located at 488 Ellis Street (at Leavenworth), effective April 17, 2023. Previously at 472 Turk and 447 Turk, the Housing Services, Rental Accounts, and Rep Payee teams will now be under one roof and will continue…
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Fentanyl Testing Strips Available to THC Tenants
Tenderloin Housing Clinic now offers all tenants access to fentanyl testing strips at THC buildings. The testing strips, provided in partnership with SFDPH, are available to residents through on-site Support Services staff. In addition to the availability of Narcan in all THC buildings, fentanyl testing strips will offer residents who…
Launch of Leroy Looper Graduate Program
THC’s Transitional Housing Department, in partnership with the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (APD), has officially launched the Leroy Looper Graduate Program. Located at 6th and Howard, the Program is intended for justice-involved adults who have successfully completed a previous residential treatment program and demonstrate stability to be successful in…
Holidays at THC
The holidays are in full swing at THC! Residents have been enjoying shared meals and festivities in their buildings, organized by staff to help celebrate the holiday season. We wish you and your loved ones joyous holidays and a happy new year!
National Hotel Re-Opens to Tenants
In June 2021, a fire that started below the National Hotel resulted in the displacement of all residents. After extensive repairs and clearance of all necessary inspections, THC is excited to welcome back tenants of the National Hotel and to open its doors to new Continuum of Care residents!
Vincent Hotel Sign Restored
The Vincent Hotel’s neon blade sign has been successfully restored, giving the block of Turk Street from Hyde to Larkin a vibrant glow. The restoration was made possible by the SF Shines program and Neon Works.
Dodge Alley Block Parties
The Tenderloin Community Benefit District (TLCBD) and partners such as THC’s Central City SRO Collaborative are enlivening the Tenderloin community with monthly block parties in a neglected alleyway (Dodge Place). All are welcome to enjoy food, games, music, and community!
HSH Budget Supports Higher Wages
The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget approved for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), THC’s primary funder, supports wage increases for many of THC’s frontline employees.
Tenant Protection Bill Fails in CA Legislature
AB 854, co-sponsored by THC, sought to protect tenants from speculator abuse by requiring landlords to keep units for at least 5 years before enacting evictions. Momentum from AB 854 will hopefully lead to future Ellis Act reform.
S.F. native plans move to Mexico after an eviction. Can a new bill keep other renters in the city?
A front page SF Chronicle story highlights THC’s Ellis Act reform bill and efforts by THC attorney Raquel Fox to stop Ellis Act evictions.