For the 36th year, San Francisco Interfaith Shelter is back open, providing a warm place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.
For the 36th year, the San Francisco Interfaith Shelter is back open, providing a warm place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. 'Comforting,' said Marcus Darkraven describing the shelter. 'If it wasn't for this I don't know where I would be and I'm not going to speculate on it.' Darkraven and his six-month-old dog, Celio, are currently without a home. They recently lost their apartment to a mold infestation.
'You never know whether or not or when you may end up like this.'The shelter program operates from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., providing a safe place to sleep, and a prepared meal. Raffi Hourgajian, 12, has been volunteering at the shelter with his father Kirk since he was seven years old. 'I'm proud of you,' said Kirk to his son. For Raffi, it humanizes the people he's seen experiencing homelessness of the streets. He enjoys talking with them.
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