Advent Giving Tree

Help bring holiday cheer to children, teens, adults and seniors in need in San Francisco! This year we are supporting over 15 local organizations and more than 350 of our neighbors with gift cards to stores like Safeway, Target, and Walgreens.

Simply take a tag (or more!) from the Advent Giving Tree at the entrances at the center of the Church.  We suggest a gift of $25 or more, if you are able. Last year we got back 77% of the tags we placed. Help us reach 100% return rate! Please drop off your gift by Sunday, December 13!

Please attach the gift card to your tag and return the tag to the box by the Mary Altar, to the left of the main altar at the front of the Church. After church hours you can bring your gift to the parish office or drop off in the mail slot at the parish office door. If you prefer to give a physical gift look for the gift tags shaped like trees.

Unable to return a physical gift card? No problem! You can make your gift electronically by ordering a gift card online at Target or Safeway and using the email address [email protected]

We are so very grateful for your generous support!

Birthing Companions Community Center - Provides no-cost doula services, parent education, material donations, and food distribution for new parents and families
Derek Silva - Provides affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS
Jelani House - Residential step-down transitional housing program under the Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community improvement
Gubbio Project - Provides a clean, quiet, and safe space for unhoused people to rest during the day at St. John's the Evangelist in the Mission
Good Shepherd Gracenter – Helps women without resources break free from drug and alcohol addiction
Hayes Valley Convalescent Hospital - Skilled nursing facility that has been serving this community for over 45 years
Healing Well - Serving Tenderloin community with programs in creative arts, physical fitness, healthy eating, mindfulness, contemplation and social support
Holloway House - Supports families that are working to reunify with their children, but need housing to  complete the process.
Most Holy Redeemer Wednesday Supper - Every Wednesday evening, up to 100 of the neighborhood’s homeless and near-homeless are invited into Ellard Hall and offered a four-course family style meal, a lunch to take away, donated toiletries, clothing.
(NEW!) PATH - A subset of Homeless Prenatal, this program offers emergency housing to unhoused pregnant clients with additional children under 7 years of age, with long-term hotel stays and 1:1 support until permanent housing is secured.
Restorative Justice Christmas Angels - Supports children affected by homicide, children with a parent in prison, and children affected by domestic violence and abuse
Rita de Cascial House - Specializes in intensive, coordinated case management services to women and children impacted by chronic illness and homelessness
St. Ignatius Parishioners - Provides support for local Parishioners who may need help with purchasing groceries and warm clothing
San Francisco Safe House - Provides supportive services and transitional housing to unhoused survivors of sexual exploitation and sex-trafficking
Sanctuary Families Fund - Provides accompaniment for individuals and families as they work through the process of becoming documented residents, directly supporting families seeking asylum and refuge