In February, we honored Black History Month as a Black-led nonprofit deeply rooted in community, and committed to advancing equity for San Francisco youth. The month also marked a significant milestone with the opening of 3900 Third Street, expanding access to safe, supportive housing for young people. From strengthening housing pathways to creating spaces for health, healing, and youth voice, our work remains grounded in equity, opportunity, and holistic care. | | |
We were so honored to welcome Mayor Daniel Lurie to the opening of 3900 Third Street, the new home of our Just Home Project, a 19-unit transitional housing program designed to support young adults experiencing housing instability with safe housing, stability, and access to essential services. His presence underscored the City’s growing commitment to expanding housing opportunities and long-term support for young people in San Francisco.
The community opening brought together city leaders, housing partners, community members, staff, and supporters to mark this important milestone, including District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton, Public Defender Mano Raju, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, Shireen McSpadden from the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Rebecca Foster from the Housing Accelerator Fund, Allison Clark from the MacArthur Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and many community partners. The program featured remarks from civic leadership, and project partners, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours of the space — offering a first look at the supportive environment designed to help young people work toward stability, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mayor Lurie for joining us and for demonstrating strong support for youth housing solutions in San Francisco.
This milestone reflects years of collaboration, advocacy, and community dedication to expanding youth housing access. We are deeply grateful to the SF Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Housing Accelerator Fund, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, MacArthur Foundation, our vendor, Tracy from Marin Balloons, city leadership, community partners, and, most importantly, the young residents whose voices continue to shape this work.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this significant step forward for youth housing.
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Last month, our 3rd Street Youth leadership team came together for a full-day retreat focused on reflection, alignment, and planning for the year ahead.
Hosted at the Valkyries Headquarters at Generation Thrive, the retreat gave our team space to step back from day-to-day work and reconnect around shared values, open communication, collaborative leadership, and authentic partnership.
Together, we reviewed program goals, identified clear paths for accountability, and engaged in honest, productive conversations grounded in our commitment to youth, families, and community. Along the way, there was plenty of laughter, including a fun activity connecting leadership styles to football positions, and a strong sense of collective purpose.
We’re grateful for the time, openness, and collaboration our staff brought to making this retreat both meaningful and energizing for the year ahead.
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SHOUT Mixer
We kicked off the year creating space for youth voices to be heard. Our second SHOUT Mixer, and first of the year, brought young people ages 12–24 together at the Umoja Health Access Point (HAP) to connect, share their perspectives, and engage in conversations around health and wellness.
With music, food, interactive stations, and a youth-led discussion, the gathering centered community, expression, and open dialogue.
We’re looking forward to hosting additional listening sessions throughout the year and continuing to create spaces where young people feel heard, supported, and connected! Stay tuned for more information!
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Our full-service primary health care clinic offers free youth physicals, referrals for specialists, STI treatment, rapid HIV testing/counseling, and pregnancy testing/counseling.
Youth Clinic Hours:
📅 Monday - Friday
🕐 1 pm - 5 pm
📞 Appointments and drop-ins welcome!
Any questions about our clinic or our free services? Visit https://3rdstyouth.org/, call us at (415) 822-1707, or drop by to say hello—we’re here to help!
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At 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic, youth are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to offering services that align with their needs and empower them to build the lives they envision. Our space is designed to be safe and compassionate, allowing youth ages 12 to 24 to share openly without fear of judgment.
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Supporting Healthy Relationships Year-Round
Healthy relationships begin with feeling safe, heard, and respected.
Last month, we recognized Healthy Relationship Month and uplifted the importance of helping young people understand what healthy relationships can look like — whether with friends, partners, family, or themselves.
We offer individual, family, and couples counseling to support young people in building communication skills, setting boundaries, and navigating relationships in healthy ways. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, you can explore our counseling services, here.
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Youth Access Points
To support and end homelessness for the young residents of Bayview Hunters Point and San Francisco; 3rd Street offers rapid re-housing, access to the City’s Coordinated Entry System, emergency housing vouchers, financial support to cover move-in costs, and housing-focused case management.To make an appointment, please email us at housing@3rdstyouth.org, or access these services at:
The Point, a one-stop-shop for all things housing at 5688 3rd Street, is just steps away from 3rd Street’s main clinic and program center.
The Cove, is our newest housing and resource access point at 800 Innes, located on the Hunters Point side of Bayview Hunters Point.
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Additional Housing Support Services
Whether you or someone you know is navigating housing waitlists, looking for accessible units, or exploring subsidized housing options, up-to-date information and assistance are available. For details on eligibility, application timelines, and available support services, please visit the housing resource links below or reach out to our team. We’re here to help connect you with options that best fit your need.
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Winter Donation Drive
As the temperatures drop, we’re collecting warm clothing donations for youth and young adults in our community. We’re especially in need of larger sizes (men’s L–3XL) and cold-weather essentials like jackets, coats, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, pants, joggers, hats, gloves, and scarves. Every item makes a difference in helping young people stay warm, safe, and supported this season.
Donations can be dropped off at 700 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA.
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With our partner, the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Lower Polk TAY Navigation (Nav) Center is the only 24/7 facility specifically for transition aged youth (TAY) experiencing homelessness in the city.
📍 Located at 700 Hyde Street, the Nav offers:
🏠 Safe and comfortable housing with secure lockers
🍽️ Three daily meals plus snacks
📖 Personalized support with free counseling and case management
⭐ Health & wellness services
📚 Educational support for high school or college
💼 Employment preparation and job placement assistance
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Join Our Team and Build #TheNext20
Are you passionate about empowering youth and building brighter futures in your community? We’re growing our team of dedicated professionals who meet young people where they are — with compassion, respect, and opportunity.
We’re currently hiring for several key roles across our housing, behavioral health, and youth development programs.
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