Community Resource Center
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Community Resource Center
1486 Huntington Avenue, #100, South San Francisco CA 94080
The Community Resource Center of the YMCA serves families residing in Brisbane, South San Francisco, and San Bruno. We provide individuals and families with basic emergency and support services to stabilize their living situations. We provide clients with crisis intervention and referrals based on an evaluation of their needs and qualifications for assistance. We provide a safety net of services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs.
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What We Offer
Our comprehensive services are geared to be responsive and flexible enough to address each family’s unique needs. We work collaboratively with families to create service plans that empower and support families to strengthen social, emotional and physical well-being. All services are offered in English and Spanish.
YMCA Partner Programs
Mental Health Services of YMCA
Intake line:
650-877-8642
(English Ext. 6526 and Spanish Ext. 6586)
Youth Support Services
Food Programs
Unhoused Resources
Coordinated Entry Service
Shelters for single and families
Emergency Financial Assistance
Rental Assistance
Utilities Assistance
Car Repair
Diaper Program
Public Transportation Benefits
Clothing Referrals
Holiday and Seasonal Events
Parenting Groups
Mental Health Resource
Housing and Employment Information
Community Resources/Referrals
Shelter placements for unhoused families and adults through the Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Advocacy and assistance to families for transitional to permanent housing. If you are looking for shelter when the CRC is closed please call 2-1-1 or visit any of the other
Core Agencies in San Mateo County
Screening and assistance for government benefits and programs
Enrollment in health care plans
Integration of mental health services for low- and moderate-income families at the Youth Service Bureaus and at a child’s school
Celebrating 10 Years of the YMCA Community Resource Center
The YMCA Community Resource Center proudly celebrates a decade of hard work, commitment, and dedication to our community. We are sincerely grateful for this milestone, which would not have been possible without your continued support and collaboration. We extend our deepest appreciation to the City of South
San Francisco
for recognizing the YMCA Community Resource Center’s legacy and ongoing commitment to serving our community. Together we are stronger. Thank you!
Hours
For emergency financial assistance please make an appointment with a YMCA case manager.
Drop-In Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Call
650-271-3850
or e-mail
[email protected]
to make an appointment.
Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday (or by phone and e-mail): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday (or by phone and e-mail): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
satellite office hours
Brisbane Library
Economic Advancement Center
Belle Air Resource Center
For immediate assistance
In case of an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
San Mateo Core Agencies Flyer
English and spanish
Chinese
Tagalog
tongan
Food distributions
840 W Orange Avenue,
South San Francisc
o, CA 94080
2nd and 4th Thursday each month
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
1 West Orange Avenu
, South
San Francisco
, CA 94080 (Enter parking lot off Memorial Drive)
1st Wednesday of the month
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
3rd Friday of the month
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
Annual holiday food distribution
For residents of South
San Francisco
, San Bruno, and Brisbane
In-Person:
1486 Huntington Ave. #100, South
San Francisco
, CA 94080
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Via Phone:
650-271-3850
or E-mail:
[email protected]
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please bring the following:
IDs (adult)
Proof of Address
Child(ren) birth certificate/or school ID
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Fernekes Building, 781 Tennis Drive, South
San Francisco
, CA 94080
Annual holiday gift Event
For residents of South
San Francisco
, San Bruno, and Brisbane
In-Person:
1486 Huntington Ave. #100, South
San Francisco
, CA 94080
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Via Phone:
650-271-3850
or E-mail:
[email protected]
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please bring the following:
IDs (adult)
Proof of Address
Child(ren) birth certificate/or school ID
400 3rd Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
Date:
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time:
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fernekes Building, 781 Tennis Drive, South
San Francisco
, CA 94080
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team of volunteers. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels. Volunteers would help sorting and passing out food at local South
San Francisco
food distributions to community members. For more information, contact Griselda Erazo-Duran at
gerazo
[email protected]
or
415-812-7998.
Other resources
Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides free legal assistance to low-income domestic violence survivors in divorce, child custody, restraining orders, and immigration matters. Please visit
baylegal.org/
to learn more.
Second Harvest Food Bank
For information about grocery, grocery delivery, and meal programs throughout the County, contact the Food Connection Hotline at: 800-984-3663 or visit
SHFB
Project Sentinel
Provides fair housing advocacy, counseling and tenant-landlord dispute resolution. You can contact Project Sentinel toll free: (888) 324-7468 or email Project Sentinel’s Fair Housing Center at
[email protected]
Human Services Agency
Public Assistance Programs- For information about Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks, and General Assistance, visit Human Services Agency located 271 92nd Street, Daly City, CA 94015 or call 800-223-8383, or email
[email protected]
CORA
Committed to supporting victims of abuse by intimate partners. Cora’s services, which include emergency housing, psychotherapy, and legal aid, are intended to promote safety, healing, and support.
Hip Housing
Home Sharing Program helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to rent and offers a self-sufficiency program.
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal advice, counsel, and representation to low-income San Mateo County Residents.
Job Train
Provides services for job search needs such as resume development, interview practice, career exploration, workshops, and more.
Immigrant Services
Ways to Give
Hygiene Donation
Please contact Bianca Cortez at
[email protected]
to coordinate drop off.
Body Wipes
Body Wash
Shampoo
Lotion
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Hand Sanitizer
Food Donation
Please contact Bianca Cortez at
[email protected]
to coordinate drop off.
Items we accept: Non-Perishables
Canned goods
Pasta
Rice
Oats
Shelf stable food items
Diaper Donation
YMCA Community Resource Center partners with
Help a Mother Out
to be a donation site for baby diapers and wipes.
Diapers and pull ups in original packaging (sizes 4-6 especially, but all sizes welcome)
New cloth pocket diapers
Baby wipes (UNOPENED)
Donate
Donate online today!
Donate By Check
Please make checks payable to:
YMCA Community Resource Center
and mail to:
1486 Huntington Avenue #100
South
San Francisco
, CA 94080
Our federal tax id is 94-0997140. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law.
Staff
Elida Valencia Sobalvarro, MSW
Director
Bianca Cortez, MSW
Assoicate Director
Griselda Erazo-Duran
Program Coordinator
Ulises Cazares
Lead Bilingual Case Manager
Aldo Pantoja
Bilingual Case Manager
Elisse Leon
Bilingual Case Manager
Jacqueline Gonzalez Perez
Administrative Assistant
locations
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Community Resource Center
1486 Huntington Avenue, #100, CA 94080
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Mental Health Services YMCA
1486 Huntington Avenue, CA 94080
(650) 877-8642
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1530 Buchanan Street, CA 94115
(415) 931-9622
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Urban Services YMCA
1530 Buchanan Street, CA 94115
(415) 561-0631
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Upcoming Events
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May 02
Community
Y For Youth Community Festival
Families, Adults, Kids, Teens, Everyone
Crane Cove Park
May 02 at 12:00pm
Price:
Free
May 02
Fundraising Event
Y For Youth VIP Reception
Above The Rim, 690 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158
May 02 at 05:00pm
Price:
$200
Sep 20
Fundraising Event
14th Annual Richmond District YMCA Jog in the Fog – 5K Family Fun Run
Mountain Lake Park
Richmond District YMCA
September 20 at 08:00am
Price:
$10 – $55
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