Edgewood Center for Children and Families’ Post

We honor Willie Mays' legacy as a trailblazing athlete, generous philanthropist, and community leader. In addition to providing support to Edgewood Center through his Say Hey Foundation for many years, he regularly made it possible for our youth and program staff to attend San Francisco Giants games. He also met with them when attending games and took an interest in visiting with each child and teen to learn about their interests and dreams. We honor his legacy and commitment to providing youth positive opportunities and safer communities.

Mark your calendar for the 59th Edgewood Fair at the Olympic Club Lakeside on March 6 and 7, 2025! Watch for details and sponsorship opportunities.

The Second Annual Edgewood Open is just over a week away! Join in for tennis or pickleball games to benefit Edgewood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU provides 24/7/365 medical access and protection for children experiencing self-harm and mental health emergencies. It is the only one of its kind in San Francisco, where an average of 88% of youth admitted are diverted from traumatic inpatient psychiatric care. Space is limited, so get your tickets early! https://lnkd.in/dBjtrT2X

Thank you to Edgewood Board Member Carrie Johnson for her energetic and creative efforts to raise awareness and support our programs. In March, she was an exhibitor at the 58th Edgewood Fair with her hand-made quilts, which the guests purchased and were delivered as comfort items for youth served by our Crisis Stabilization Unit.   Carrie is now coordinating our second Edgewood Open, which will include tennis and pickleball to raise funds for the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Join us on Saturday, June 8th, for a day of fun that will support the life-saving services of the Edgewood Crisis Stabilization.    Resigter today at: https://lnkd.in/dBjtrT2X #tennis #pickelball #edgewoodopen #quilting

We celebrate National Nurses Week, which starts today. Edgewood's nurses are an important part of our programs throughout the Bay Area and contribute greatly to the well-being of the children, youth, and families we serve.

Summer is almost here, and so is the 2nd Annual Edgewood Open. Join in for tennis or pickleball games to benefit Edgewood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU provides 24/7/365 medical access and protection for children experiencing self-harm and mental health emergencies. It is the only one of its kind in San Francisco, where an average of 88% of youth admitted are diverted from traumatic inpatient psychiatric care. Space is limited, so get your tickets early! https://lnkd.in/dBjtrT2X

Join our team! We are looking for a highly qualified Wrap Clinical Care Coordinator to fill this important role. Learn more at edgewood.org/careers

Edgewood was pleased to be one of the host agencies for members of the 27th UPS Community Internship Program cohort in February.  These upper managers come to San Francisco for three weeks, dropping their usual job duties and focusing on the community. Through site visits, volunteering, and unique cultural activities, they become more aware of community members' daily challenges. They even stay in Chinatown at Donaldina Cameron House to be immersed in the community. While at Edgewood for the day, they painted and decorated raised planter boxes for our campus that will be used in our garden and grounds to provide a healing environment for our youth. These leaders, some of whom supervise over 1,000 people, return to their hometowns to set a company culture that sees employees and customers as people first, always seeking increased awareness, sensitivity, and understanding. 

Thank you to members of the Edgewood Board, Auxiliary, individual supporters, volunteers, and our wonderful community and corporate partners who helped Edgewood to achieve its mission in 2023. This year, we recognized the 30th year of our ground-breaking Kinship Support Network, relaunched our Intensive Outpatient Services and Partial Hospitalization Program, and launched our new A Place to Begin Service. Edgewood Center's vision – for everyone we serve to have the power to live life with understanding, confidence, strength, and joy – has never been more critical. Our generous supporters play an essential role in helping us realize this vision. Please renew your support by December 31 so we can plan appropriately to provide our vital services in 2024! Link in bio or visit edgewood.org/donate/