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- Address
- 925 Brockhurst Street (near San Pablo Ave) Oakland, CA 94608
- Phone
- 510-923-9600
- Website
- http://www.stmaryscenter.org
- info@stmaryscenter.org
- Description
- St. Mary's Center is a nonprofit organization in Oakland, California dedicated to the humanity of all people. Founded in 1973, St. Mary's Center provides critical services to extremely low income seniors and children, increasing their quality of life and working to improve community engagement and public policy. The Center will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in October 2013.
- Services
- Outreach and advocacy for seniors, including an "aging in place" program that includes friendly visiting, in-home safety checks, transportation to shopping and medical appointments, exercise programs, and problem solving on critical issues. The Senior Homeless Program provides extensive case management and easy points of entry for people 55 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services include: winter shelter, transitional housing, help to find permanent housing, concurrent treatment for addiction and mental health disorders, money management, leadership training, community nurses, and art. The center also administers the Seniors Advocates for Hope and Justice program, which trains formerly homeless seniors as leaders, researchers, and speakers on issues affecting extremely low-income people. The Center has a Food for All Ages program in partnership with other community organizations to provide food and groceries for local seniors, children, and families. Operates St. Mary's Preschool for low-income children ages 3 to 5. Also accepts volunteers. Friendly Manor is a drop in center and residence for homeless women.
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- Eligible
- Low-income and homeless seniors (55+), young children, and families. Call for services and eligibility.
- Cost
- Free
- Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Subjects
- Food -- Emergency
Social Services -- Donations
Employment/Labor -- Volunteer Programs
Social Services -- Homeless Services
Health/Medical -- Substance Abuse
Mental Health -- Organizations
Housing -- Emergency Shelters and Drop-in Centers
Seniors -- Health/Medical
Seniors -- Organizations
Seniors -- Home Services
Education -- Schools -- Preschools - Last Updated
- 02/18/2017
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