27/05/2026
At St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, the building opens during the day for people experiencing homelessness. Inside, the pews are used as places to rest.
Visitors are allowed to lie down and sleep during those hours without being asked to leave. Volunteers work throughout the church while the space is open.
They hand out blankets, socks, and hygiene kits. Some also provide foot care and basic physical assistance for people who spend long periods walking or standing.
The system follows a daily schedule. People come in, rest, receive items if they are available, and leave when the church closes for the day.
Each day, the church space is used again as a place for daytime rest and basic support services.
