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The Center for Common Concerns

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Regional planning and technical assistance about homelessness.

Description:

Works with local communities to find long-lasting solutions to homelessness. The four core areas are: regional planning, policy and program research, program support, and public education. Research areas include child care for homeless children, eviction prevention and the "not in my back yard (NIMBY)" syndrome. Regional planning includes development of a training manual, action plans, needs assessments, technical assistance, roundtable discussions, conferences, a bimonthly newsletter and other reports regarding homelessness. The library contains materials on all aspects of homelessness and is free to the public. Users can request a search of the database before visiting the library. Open by appointment only.

Location

Public Transit:

MUNI - Market Street lines. BART - Powell Street Station.
870 Market Street, Suite 1228, San Francisco, CA 94102 37.7850356 -122.4071517 Other

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Homeless and at-risk people, advocates and service providers

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Apply by phone. Appointment necessary to use library.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • Monterey County
  • Napa County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Santa Cruz County
  • Solano County
  • Sonoma County