IN THE HOUSE
REST IN POWER REV. CECIL WILLIAMS
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We at Hospitality House mourn yesterday's passing of the Reverend Cecil Williams, co-founder and pastor of Glide Memorial Methodist Church, Minister of Liberation, and mentor and spiritual leader for multiple generations of social justice warriors. Reverend Williams leaves an enduring legacy of achievements, and will be remembered forever as an unflinching champion for the poor and marginalized, and an outspoken champion for LGBTQ rights. Reverend Williams' unwavering voice helped move an entire institution - and so many of us - in a better direction. Toward justice. Toward equality. Toward liberation.
Hospitality House owes its existence to Reverend Williams' leadership, having sprung from the creativity of a group of LGBT activists known as the Vanguard group - sponsored by Glide Memorial Church. In Spring 1967, Vanguard activists helped create a simple drop in space on Eddy Street, for young people and others seeking acceptance in the City of St. Francis. Nearly 60 years later, Hospitality House still proudly calls the Tenderloin its home. Just a few blocks from Glide Memorial Church. Never far away from the watchful gaze and warm embrace of Reverend Cecil Williams. Champion. Truth-Teller. Warrior for the ages. Hospitality House extends its deepest condolences to Reverend William's friends, family, and global community. Hospitality House remains forever grateful to Reverend Cecil Williams and Glide Memorial Methodist Church. For teaching us the meaning of social justice. Of liberation. Rest in Power, Reverend Cecil Williams. |
"We just need to know that you'll fight for us!"
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Hospitality House Executive Director Joe Wilson speaks truth to power at the Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing on 4-17-24 regarding "San Francisco's Continuum of Homeless Services, Supportive Housing, and Tenants Protection Services that Contribute to Community Safety."
Watch Joe's powerfully compelling speech below: |
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
MEET MAY CHAPPELL
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May Chappell first discovered Hospitality House after having been homeless, and recovering from a debilitating back injury. While walking through the Tenderloin, searching for places that could help, May bumped into John Ellison, a HH staff member who used to work at another shelter. John encouraged May to try Hospitality House. “Ever since then, I’ve been hooked on Hospitality House,” May says.
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THHE AUCTION IS JUST SIX WEEKS AWAY!
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We are only six weeks away from our exciting annual event, THHE Auction 2024 taking place on Wednesday, June 5, 5:30-9PM at the historic Saint Joseph’s Art Society, 1401 Howard Street (at 10th) in San Francisco! Now in its 39th year, THHE Auction 2024 is a one-of-a-kind, in-person art auction fundraiser celebrating talented neighborhood artists from Hospitality House’s Community Arts Program (CAP). The Hospitality House Community Arts Program remains San Francisco’s only free-of-charge fine arts studio and gallery space for low-income artists, offering free materials and arts’ instruction, and frequent exhibitions for art lovers across the City .
But wait – there’s more! This year, we have a once-in-a generation opportunity to purchase a permanent home for our Community Arts Program - and community artists - in the heart of the City. In 2022, we introduced our The Heart of Art to lay the groundwork for our dream of a permanent home for neighborhood artists. So many of you responded with generosity and enthusiastic support - giving us hope to strive to make this dream a reality. This Spring, THHE Auction 2024 will unveil Hospitality House’s bold and exciting capital campaign: Home is Where the Art Is! There will be lots of ways for people just like you to be part of this history-making endeavor, a chance to meet and greet the artists themselves, and plenty of opportunities to spread the word to other arts enthusiasts to join this thrilling endeavor! Join us in celebration and support of our neighborhood artists. Get your tickets or become a sponsor of this historic event. |
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