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Awards and Recognition

2020

  • Thomas Hood Social Action Award presented the Coalition on Homelessness from the Society for the Study of Social Problems in recognition of the organization’s work to help homeless individuals and front line service providers create permanent solutions to homelessness while working to protect the human rights of those forced to remain on the streets

2019

  • The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Leadership Award for Local Campaign Champions“

2018

  • The APA Committee on Socioeconomic Status presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Award for Organizational Leadership“
  • The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco presented the Staff and Members of the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Honor for “Grassroots Leadership in Mobilizing the Community“

2017

  • The Eviction Defense Collaborative presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Miguel Wooding Lifetime Achievement Award“
  • The International Network of Street Papers presented the Voter Activation Project of the Street Sheet with the “Best Project Award“

2016

  • The Mental Health Association of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “San Francisco Advocacy Leadership Award“
  • The World Independent Film Festival presented the Homeless Beat project of the Coalition on Homelessness with “Best Documentary Short Film“

2015

  • The San Francisco Crisis Intervention Team presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Appreciation for “Valuable Contributions to the San Francisco Crisis Intervention Team“
  • The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Honor as a “Member of the Crisis Intervention Team Training Faculty“

2014

  • The State of California presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Woman of the Year Award“
  • Church Women United, Inc. presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a “Human Rights Award“
  • Golden Gate Breakfast Club presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Appreciation for “Presenting to the Membership with Distinction“

2013

  • The California Legislature Assembly presented the Coalition of Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Work Done to Organize Homeless and Low-Income People within Our Community”

2012

  • Democratic Women’s Forum of San Francisco presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Eleanor Roosevelt Woman of the Year Award“

2010

  • The U.S. Census Bureau presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Appreciation as a “Census Proud Partner“

2009

  • Dolores Street Community Services presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Homeless Service Award“

2008

  • The City and County of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Honor as a “Member of the Mayor’s Streets and Neighborhoods Workgroup“
  • The San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with a “Women Making History Award“
  • The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco recognized Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness as a “Woman of the Year“
  • Central City Hospitality House presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “TenderChamp Award for Advocacy & Social Activism“

2007

  • The San Francisco International Program presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Appreciation for “Dedicated Service as a Community Partner in Professional Service and Cross-Cultural Exchange“

2004

  • The Local Homeless Coordinating Board presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Service and Commitment to the People of San Francisco in Developing Monitoring and Oversight of Homeless Policy“
  • Arriba Juntos presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Thanks for “Dedication, Commitment, and Participation in the HomeWORC Project“
  • The Northern California Citizenship Project presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Outstanding Achievements and Ongoing Commitment to Empowering Immigrant Communities“
  • The Mental Health Association of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Honor for “Outstanding Contribution to the Successful Passage of the Mental Health Services Act“
  • The SRO Families United Collaborative presented Jesus Perez of the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Commendation for “Dedication in Voter Education“

2003

  • Community Mental Health Services recognized the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Working Group of the Coalition on Homelessness as a “Mental Health Hero“

2002

  • The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Outstanding Service to the Community and Commitment to Improving the Lives of Those in Need“

2001

  • The San Francisco Department of Public Health presented Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness with an Award of Appreciation for “Outstanding Contributions as an Original Member of the Treatment on Demand Planning Council“

2000

  • The San Francisco Drug Advisory Board presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Significant Contributions to the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse“

1999

  • The Mental Health Association of San Francisco presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a Certificate of Recognition for “Outstanding Contribution to the Mental Health Community of San Francisco“
  • California Association of Human Relations Organizations presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Civil Rights Leadership Award“

1995

  • The San Francisco Veterans’ Affairs Commission presented the Coalition on Homelessness with a “Certificate of Gratitude for Valuable Contribution“

1994

  • The Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists presented the Street Sheet with the “Excellency in Journalism Award“

1993

  • Service Employees International Union presented the Coalition on Homelessness with the “Volunteer Service Award“