Expanding the Toolbox: Innovative Responses to Family Homelessness

Tues, Feb 10 • 6:00 PM

Manny's

About this event

Join CEO Erica Kisch and SFHSH Director McSpadden in conversation/fundraiser about the innovative work Compass Family Services is doing! This event aims to raise funds for critical services provided to families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The event will also include a donation drive for winter essentials, allowing attendees to contribute directly to supporting the families in need.

Event Website

Similar Events

Chief Curator's Talk (Virtual)

Join Chief Curator Dr. Robert Mintz in conversation with Dr. Natasha Reichle for an exclusive virtual preview of Vishnu’s Cosmic Ocean—the Asian Art Museum’s fall exhibition. This event will explore the story behind the monumental 11th-century Angkorian bronze Vishnu, focusing on its significance to the kingdom of Angkor and Hindu mythology. This event is exclusively for Jade Circle, Curator’s Forum, and Nexus members, with registration via email invitation.

Asian Art Museum

Wed, Feb 4 • 10:00 AM

Michelle Meow Show at The Commonwealth Club

In 2018, The Commonwealth Club and Michelle Meow teamed up to expand and broaden our programming of interest to LGBTQ audiences. Michelle records her program at the Club, often co-hosted by John Zipperer, the Club's host of its Week to Week Politics Roundtable programs. Join us in-person for upcoming "Michelle Meow Show" events and meet some of the most interesting, intriguing, and often controversial people in the LGBTQ community.

Commonwealth Club

Wed, Feb 4 • 6:00 PM

A Voice for the People, Featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins

Join us for an insightful conversation featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins alongside formerly incarcerated community members. The discussion focuses on the critical influence prosecutors have on justice and legislative reform. The event will explore accountability, compassion, and the essential leadership of prosecutors in creating a more equitable justice system. With an emphasis on lived experiences, the program seeks to elevate discussions on what meaningful reform looks like in practice.

Commonwealth Club

Wed, Feb 4 • 6:00 PM

Jeannette L. Clariond with Forrest Gander

Join us at City Lights for an event celebrating the publication of 'Even Time Bleeds: Selected Poems' by Jeannette L. Clariond, translated by Forrest Gander. The evening will feature insights into Clariond's work, which showcases her unique voice and perspective as a contemporary Mexican poet. This event will be held in-store and broadcast on Zoom, necessitating prior registration for virtual participation. Don't miss an evening of literary exploration that highlights the intricate layers of identity and culture.

City Lights Bookstore

Wed, Feb 4 • 7:00 PM