Acheson House At The Lake Merritt Lodge

St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is the largest emergency shelter in Oakland, operating year-round to support unhoused, housing insecure, and food insecure individuals. With a dedicated team of staff and over 800 volunteers, they provide warm meals, job training assistance, and essential resources to improve the lives of marginalized community members. Founded in 1833, the organization is part of a global network inspired by Gospel values, with a mission to build a more just world through personal relationships and service. Through their various programs, they aim to extend kindness and support to individuals from all walks of life, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Generated from the website