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St. Mary's Center

2 days ago

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You can join us too! Sponsor or register to attend our Next 50 Gala on June 15 by visiting: stmaryscenter.org/gala. ... See MoreSee Less

You can join us too! Sponsor or register to attend our Next 50 Gala on June 15 by visiting: stmaryscenter.org/gala.

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St. Mary's Center

4 days ago

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More from our Hunger Action Day visit to Sacramento to protect food resources for Seniors! And thanks for connecting with our delegation, State - who we will be honoring with a Legacy Award on June 15th.

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More from our Hunger Action Day visit to Sacramento to protect food resources for Seniors! And thanks for connecting with our delegation, State Senator Nancy Skinner - who we will be honoring with a Legacy Award on June 15th.

RSVP for the event at www.stmaryscenter.org/gala

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St. Mary's Center

1 week ago

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Alternatives to criminalizing #homelessness!! ... See MoreSee Less

Alternatives to criminalizing #homelessness!

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St. Mary's Center

2 weeks ago

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Our courtyard garden adds some beauty and an informal food resource for Seniors and staff who spend time at St. Mary's Center. It's one way we're supporting our members with a safe place to spend the day, and it's gorgeous right now! ... See MoreSee Less

Our courtyard garden adds some beauty and an informal food resource for Seniors and staff who spend time at St. Marys Center. Its one way were supporting our members with a safe place to spend the day, and its gorgeous right now!

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St. Mary's Center

2 weeks ago

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From the amicus brief supported by housing and homelessness advocates: "Given the consensus that we are facing a crisis... criminalization simply has no place." Share the news of what is facing those experiencing homelessness! ... See MoreSee Less

From the amicus brief supported by housing and homelessness advocates: Given the consensus that we are facing a crisis... criminalization simply has no place. Share the news of what is facing those experiencing homelessness!

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not the impression I got Expect them to protect the homeless who have no choices

Coverage of St. Mary’s Center’s Work for the Point In Time Count

Highlight February 1, 2024

Coverage of St. Mary’s Center’s Work for the Point In Time Count

KTVU feature on St. Mary’s Center at 50 Years

Highlight October 11, 2023

KTVU feature on St. Mary’s Center at 50 Years

Services formerly delivered by our Emergency Winter Shelter will be provided by a Mobile Unit

Oaklandside feature on St. Mary’s Center

Highlight March 12, 2021

Oaklandside feature on St. Mary’s Center

Services formerly delivered by our Emergency Winter Shelter will be provided by a Mobile Unit

St. Mary’s Center in the New York Times

Highlight April 23, 2020

St. Mary’s Center in the New York Times

Recently the New York Times profiled St. Mary’s Center, a Senior in our Shelter, and our