On October 19, 2010 Daniel Etter, an eleven-year-old who enjoys playing baseball, gardening, and spending time at the family farm, found a Project Open Hand newsletter on the kitchen table and read it. He was moved by the stories of … Continue reading
Our goal at Project Open Hand is to feed the body, mind and soul, through healthy meals, groceries and nutritional information, all delivered with love by our dedicated staff and volunteers. Project Open Hand is a huge fan of the Hayes … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2011 Mayoral Candidate Forum, focusing on issues releated to health, human services, and community-based nonprofit organizations. S.F. HUMAN SERVICES NETWORK MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. MILTON MARKS AUDITORIUM … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who came out for the rally to stop the elimination of Adult Day Health Care! Here are some photos from the rally: Dear Project Open Hand Supporters, Please join us on Thursday, October 20 at 12pm on … Continue reading
Happy National Coming Out Day to all! “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” -Dr. Seuss National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day … Continue reading
Dear Friends of Project Open Hand, We are pleased to announce Kevin Winge as the new Executive Director of Project Open Hand. Kevin will begin his tenure at Project Open Hand on January 16, 2012 after serving 12 years as … Continue reading
Kate Takes the Hunger Challenge September 2011 $28.00/$33.04/7 days/1 stomach The Day Before/Saturday: I stock up for the Hunger Challenge, with my entire $28 budget in cash in a Ziploc bag. At Trader Joe’s I spend a grand total of … Continue reading
The current clamor is for kombucha, a fermented tea with ancient roots in Russia, China, and Japan. It’s been around for more than 2,000 years and it is said that the ancient Chinese called this beverage the “Immortal Health Elixir.” … Continue reading
Dear Friends of Project Open Hand, On August 8, 2011, Ruth Brinker, Founder of Project Open Hand, passed away peacefully at Eden Villa Assisted Living Center in San Francisco. In 1985, having retired from a career in food services, Ruth … Continue reading
The word “Chia” might ring a bell to you due to the popular 1980s Chia Pet™ fad…Ch-ch-ch-chia! The Chia Pet™, an animal shaped terracotta figurine, when watered, would sprout the Chia plant, resembling the animal’s fur. Chia pets were enjoyed … Continue reading
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