A day of service and community is underway Wednesday in San Francisco as Project Homeless Connect hosts its latest event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
The organization is marking its 85th milestone event, bringing together services and resources for unhoused residents and others in need.
The goal is to connect people with support under one roof, including medical care, housing support and navigation, legal aid, employment assistance and more.
“Is the city doing better? Yes. Is there progress? Yes. But there’s more work to be done and we pride ourselves on being a partner,” said the executive director of Project Homeless Connect.
One woman taking part in the event is paying it forward. Lorelei Webster is volunteering for the fourth time after experiencing homelessness and receiving services herself.
“I hope they walk away with a smile and hope in their heart because you don’t want them feeling dejected or that nothing will work out for them,” Webster said. “It can work out for them.”
Project Homeless Connect is happening at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco through 3 p.m. Wednesday.