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Valentina and Olena, a cultural connection

Blog, Client Stories, General News & Updates, Volunteer Stories
Client Spotlight, Margot Murphy Women's Cancer Program, volunteer spotlight
We are delighted to introduce Valentina and Olena. Originally from Ukraine, Olena is a client in our Women’s Cancer Program… more
April 13, 2022
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Client Spotlight: Charles, Jerry, Bentley, Luna, and Rusty

Blog, Client Stories, General News & Updates
Client Spotlight, Pets Are Wonderful Support

Charles and his beloved pet family have been PAWS clients for eleven years. Their connection began when Charles learned about… more

March 14, 2022
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Jessica and Sebastian: Sharing Walks and Perspectives

Blog, Client Stories, General News & Updates, Volunteer Stories
Volunteer & Community Support Services

We are delighted to introduce you to Jessica and Sebastian (with his dog Rocky, a seven-pound, longhair Chihuahua and Afghan… more

January 21, 2022
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PAWS Client Spotlight: Sarah, Ruby, and Ginger

Blog, Client Stories
Pets Are Wonderful Support

Sarah at home with Ruby and Ginger, a bonded pair of kittens. “PAWS is a truly humane organization that cares… more

September 28, 2021
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Picture of Richard in community

Richard’s Story and the Healing Power of Connection.

Blog, Client Stories, Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories
HIV Planning Council, HIV Services, Volunteer & Community Support Services
Since Shanti’s inception, building personal connection has been at the heart of what we do. Richard, a client of Shanti’s… more
May 11, 2021
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Client Spotlight: Ron

Blog, Client Stories, General News & Updates
Homepage, LGBTQ Aging and Abilities Network
Ron is an 83-year-old retired teacher who loves reading and writing. It’s a part of who he is. He’s a… more
February 2, 2021
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Hulda

Client Spotlight: Hulda

Client Stories
HIV Services
Hulda became a client of Shanti in 1994, three years after she was diagnosed with HIV. At that time San… more
August 30, 2020
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PAWS Client Anil and his dog, Tango

Client Spotlight: Anil & Tango

Blog, Client Stories, General News & Updates
Pets Are Wonderful Support
PAWS helps ensure Anil, a PAWS client of eight years, has the resources to care for his beloved dog, Tango.… more
August 29, 2020
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Shirley and her Peer Support Volunteer Ashley

Client Spotlight: Shirley

Client Stories
LGBTQ Aging and Abilities Network, Pets Are Wonderful Support

Shirley is a 96-year-old woman who spends most of her time alone with her kitty in her condo she has… more

August 28, 2020
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Luisa

Client Spotlight: Luisa

Client Stories
Margot Murphy Women's Cancer Program
My name is Luisa and have been a client of Shanti’s Women’s Cancer Program for more than eight years. I… more
July 2, 2020
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Shanti Project
730 Polk Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109

Phone: 415.674.4700  |  Fax: 415.674.0370

Pets Are Wonderful Support
3170 23rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Phone: 415.979.9550  |  Fax: 415.979.9269

     
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Monday, 2, May
Emily Scott: Co-Founder, Shanti’s Veterinary Mental Health Initiative
Wednesday, 13, Apr
Q&A with Mark Molnar: a reflection on volunteering and empathy
Wednesday, 13, Apr
Dave provides steady support for PAWS
Wednesday, 13, Apr
Valentina and Olena, a cultural connection
Wednesday, 16, Mar
Meet our 2022 Dog Idol: Chloe
Monday, 14, Mar
Meet our 2022 Cat Idol: Lilly

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