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San Francisco is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. We’re here to deliver a solution.
Homelessness, drug addiction, and untreated mental illness is all around us. But it doesn’t have to be. The Salvation Army believes that every person who wants a way out should have it.
On any given night in San Francisco, The Salvation Army provides 750 beds in its facilities
across the City to the unhoused.
The Way Out is The Salvation Army’s ambitious initiative to add up to 1000 beds for San Francisco’s homeless population by redeveloping several of its existing properties. It is a groundbreaking, first-in-the-city program that combines stable housing with workforce training and wraparound social services to help unhoused clients who suffer from substance abuse disorder gain control over their futures, achieve economic independence, and permanently move off the streets.
A compassion-first model that incorporates three best practices proven to reduce clients’ recidivism by 90% over short-term treatment. To-date, 50% of clients in The Way Out Program have found their way out of homelessness.
Our approach is to provide:
*Preliminary findings
30% of SF’s total homeless population have been living on the street for more than a year.
63% of those living on the street are dealing with substance abuse issues.
60% of participants in a 60-90 day immediate addiction treatment program come from the street.
30% of SF’s total homeless population have been living on the street for more than a year.
63% of those living on the street are dealing with substance abuse issues.
60% of participants in a 60-90 day immediate addiction treatment program come from the street.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible and our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
A top provider of addiction treatment deeply effective at transforming lives.
An unwavering policy of non-discrimination welcoming all who need help.
One of SF’s largest non-profit landowners with a broad presence across the Bay Area.
Contact Major Matthew Madsen
Divisional Secretary for San Francisco
matthew.madsen@usw.salvationarmy.org | 415-553-3592