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Bay Area Reporter - October 19, 2000
Cynthia Laird
Bob Nelson, DSCS executive director, said volunteers are needed to help with the program's practical one-on-one support for the residents, such as assistance with laundry, errands, helping access the Internet, and companionship. There are also opportunities for people who have an interest in cooking, sewing, and simple household repairs, Nelson added.
Providing compassionate care to formerly homeless individuals as an alternative to medically deficient shelters and the streets, the Cohen residence provides a full-service supportive environment where residents live with dignity in a non-institutionalized setting. Nelson said that hours for volunteers are flexible, and the lovely Victorian house is easily accessible by public transportation in the Mission District.
For more information about the Cohen residence and volunteer opportunities, call Daniela Wotke, program assistant, at (415) 558-0503, or e-mail cohen@dscs.org.
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