For nearly four decades, Hamilton Families has been at the forefront of addressing family homelessness in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in the Mission District, the nonprofit offers a wide array of emergency, transitional, and supportive services.
Their programs specialize in providing shelter and transitional housing, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, preventing family homelessness whenever possible, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. Each year, Hamilton Families serves over 1,000 adults and children.
Throughout its existence, the nonprofit has leased numerous spaces to serve its growing needs. However, the skyrocketing rents in San Francisco presented an ongoing challenge. Without a permanent home, Hamilton Families continued to face unpredictable rising costs and the risk of displacement.
Community Vision’s consulting team began partnering with Hamilton Families in 2015, assisting the organization with financial and space planning. In the following years, our team worked closely with the nonprofit on a variety of issues, from financial planning and space evaluation to negotiating leases, developing construction budgets, and identifying potential funding sources. The goal was always clear: to find a permanent solution that would ensure Hamilton Families’ sustainability and capacity to serve families in need.
In 2023, this goal was realized when Hamilton Families acquired and renovated a 15,000-square-foot building at 2567 Mission Street in San Francisco. Community Vision provided $7.6 million in financing for this project, along with Partners for the Common Good.
This step into ownership represents a new chapter in Hamilton Families’ journey. Owning this building not only provides stability and security but also allows the organization to consolidate its program and administrative offices under one roof. This consolidation is a significant milestone that has been a long-standing objective for Hamilton Families.
The new headquarters at 2567 Mission Street is more than just a building; it is evidence of what can be achieved through perseverance and partnership over the course of several years. This permanent space enables Hamilton Families to expand their services and enhance their impact, ensuring that they can continue to support families on their journey to stability and success for years to come.
This story was featured in our FY23 Annual Report. Read the full report here.
