Raphael House is an amazing shelter and services program for families who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness because of economic hardship.

We are seeking the continued support of our business community, and here are just some of the ways you can help this coming year:

DONATION SUPPORT:

Visit raphaelhouse.org/aramark-babc-campaign to give your gift or donate cash support at raphaelhouse.org /donate.

• Back-to-Home Baskets
  Welcome families as they transition into their own home with baskets filled with gift cards to purchase home furnishings and food. Purchase gift cards from $10 to $100.
• Back-to-School Backpacks
  Gift this important accessory for the first day of school filled full of useful items to get the kids off to a head start — $70 each.
• Clipper Cards
  Help families get mobile—getting to school, an interview, work, or a day at the zoo. Purchase Clipper Cards from $10 to $100.
• Family Field Trip
  Fund a Family Day Out from $130 per family
• Gift Wish List
  Gifts for Birthdays, Mother’s/Father’s Day, something most of us take for granted. Make an important difference from $25 to $50.
• Laptop Donations
  Help families be communication independent. Purchase a laptop for a family or college-bound teen — $500. Or give us one of your old laptops: we’ll refurbish and donate it to a family; for more information, please contact Simon Elliot at ElliotSimon@aramark.com.
• Raphael House Library
  Provide families with children’ books, textbooks, and self-help books from $20 to $30.

Volunteer Support:

Contact Emma Freese at efreese@raphaelhouse.org or 415.345.7287 to discuss volunteer opportunities

• Corporate Chefs Evening
  Enjoy a wonderful team building experience preparing, cooking and serving dinner for RH residents— up to 6 people.
• Career Counselling
  You know your industry best. Come along and provide insights and advice on opportunities in your company or line of business.
• Pro Bono Services
  We have a broad range of needs. Let us know how you think you may be able to assist with your time.
• Educational Workshops
  Help present workshops on subjects such as Health & Wellness, Interview Skills, Dressing for Success, Time Management.

Join us at an Event:

• One Home, Many Hearts Gala Fundraiser at The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, May 14
• Tough Mudder 10–12 mile obstacle race. All for Charity, June 11 or 12
• Gobble & Give Community fundraiser, Raphael House, November 5
• Aramark ABC Day
• Healthy Living Day
• Shelter Upkeep and Projects, September 20
• Health & Wellness Education Event, August 6

For more information about an upcoming Raphael House fundraising event, email Kim Lessard at
klessard@raphaelhouse.org.

For information about Aramark ABC Day at Raphael House, email Simon Elliot
at Elliot-Simon@Aramark.com.

There are many many ways in which you can help, and no matter which you choose, how, when or to what extent — your help and support is so much appreciated!

Thanks to Aramark Building Community, The British-American Business Council, but most of all, Raphael House—its staff, volunteers, and supporters for Inspiring Families and Illuminating Hope.

If you would like to get involved and join the Aramark BABC Task Force 2016/2017, please contact Simon Elliot at Elliot-Simon@Aramark.com.

Raphael House: Inspiring Families, Illuminating Hope

Raphael House helps families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, achieve brighter futures. Raphael House believes in: the power of self-determination; treating every individual with dignity and respect; creating a safe, stable environment that sets the stage for families to bolster strength and independence; creating an environment that is inclusive of all backgrounds, beliefs and abilities; fostering deep relationships with its families, staff, board and supporters that strengthen the ability of each individual to create positive change.

Aramark

Aramark , with its 270,000 Associates, $15 Billion in revenues across 22 countries provides food, facilities, refreshments services and uniforms to Clients across North America and beyond. Aramark’s vision of Enriching & Nourishing Lives Every Day extends into its philanthropy program, Aramark Building Community.

British American Business Council Northern California (BABCSF)

BABC SF in its mission to foster commerce, friendship and economic growth between Northern California and the United Kingdom, also recognizes and embraces its responsibility of supporting the local communities in which they serve. For over 10 years, the BABC has partnered with Raphael House and supported this wonderful cause