ABOUT US

Shanti is a pioneering nonprofit that builds human connections to reduce isolation, enhance health and well-being, and improve quality of life.

We believe that meaningful relationships are essential for navigating life’s most difficult challenges. Every day, we ease the invisible suffering that can accompany isolation or illness, and combat it through the power of personal connection. Because when we take care of each other, we make San Francisco a healthier and more compassionate community, for everyone.

Our Values

Center Social Justice and Racial Equity

Center Social Justice and Racial Equity

We work to incorporate health justice and anti-racism tenets and ideals throughout our organizational culture, policies, and programs. We continually work to address the challenges faced by our community members who are most harmed by historic and structural inequities.

Cultivate Compassion

Cultivate Compassion

It’s one thing to have compassion, it’s another to define and develop what it means to be compassionate. We provide our community with the tools and support they need to show up for others, fully and compassionately.

Take Care of Each Other

Take Care of Each Other

To be able to take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Strength and unity are essential to a healthy organization, and we build one another up to better advocate for those within our community.

Honor Human Dignity

Honor Human Dignity

We whole-heartedly believe every human is worthy, no matter their circumstances. That’s why we honor people at all phases of their lives and show them the dignity they rightfully deserve, when they need it most.

Champion Differences

Champion Differences

The beauty of San Francisco lies in its diversity. From differences that can be seen, to those that exist on a nonphysical level, we not only support, but actively encourage diversity. It’s what makes our city feel like home.

Support Unconditionally

Support Unconditionally

Navigating illness and isolation can be confusing, scary, and bleak. We respect and unconditionally support everyone’s personal decisions about their health and well-being.