Local Resources In California

Volunteer programs headquartered in the Bay Area
	• One way to get connected with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan *intercommunity volunteer gatherings* such as prayer groups, game nights, meals/picnics, etc. The following programs are headquartered in the Bay Area: Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Southwest (San Francisco) and Vincentian Service Corps: West (Daly City).
Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended
	• Holy Spirit Parish-Newman Hall in Berkeley (Paulist) 2700 Dwight Way, 510-848-7812 • St. Agnes in San Francisco (Jesuit) 1025 Masonic Ave, 415-487-8560 • St. Ignatius (on USF campus) (Jesuit) 650 Parker Ave, 415-422-2188 • St. Mary's-St. Frances DeSales in Oakland (ad hoc cathedral, Jesuit pastor) 707 Jefferson St at Eighth 510-832-5057 • In Sacramento: St. Francis of Assisi (Franciscan) 1066 26th at K St. 916-443-8084 • Cal. State University Newman Center 5900 Newman Court, 916-454-4188 •St. Mark's University Parish University of California Santa Barbara, 805-968-1078
Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers
	• Mercy Center in Burlingame (SF) 415-340-7474 • Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael 415-457-7727 • San Damiano in Danville (East Bay) 510-837-9141 • Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, 650-948-4491 • Presentation Center in Los Gatos, 408-354-2346 • Mt. Alverno Conference Center, 3901 Bret Harte Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061-1147 Phone: 650-369-0798. • The Angela Center located at 535 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 has numerous retreats throughout the year. Call 707-528-8578, email: angelacenter@juno.com or visit their website www.angelacenter.com for more information.
Social Justice organizations and events
	• California ProLife Council, 2306 J Street Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95816 http://www.californiaprolife.org/ • Catholic Charities of the East Bay houses the Social Justice Resource Ctr. and many other programs of interest to formers. 433 Jefferson St., Oakland, CA 510-834-5656
Volunteer opportunities
	• The Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects around the United States. The local affiliates, Hands On Bay Area (Community Impact) and Hands On Bay Area (Hands On San Francisco) can help you find a volunteer project to work with. For more information visit www.handsonbayarea.org. • Catholic Charities
Music, film, and other cultural events
	• Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, 415-563-6504. • Alcatraz, Golden Gate NRA, 415-705-5555. • The Golden Gate Bridge is a hot tourist attraction. Vista Point, on the Marin side of the bridge, is one of the most popular picture-taking spots in the Bay Area. • Despite its Disneyfied atmosphere and oppressive crowds, the center of Wine Country- the Napa Valley- boasts excellent vintages and fogless scenery. • The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is always a good time. Beware of the Giant Dipper, a terrifying roller coaster that just might harsh your Santa Cruz mellow.
Diocesan resources
	• Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns is the San Francisco Roman Catholic archdiocesan office for detention ministry, respect life, social justice, and public policy. For more information write, call or email: George Wesolek (Director), Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109, 415-614-5570 email: Gwesolek@aol.com • Archdiocese of San Francisco • Diocese of Oakland • Diocese of Sacramento
Other valuable resources
	• Angel Island State Park is Northwest of Alcatraz. Earn your wings on this island of incredible beauty, haunted by the bittersweet memory of its one-time immigrants. • Twin Peaks is within spitting distance of the Castro District. Stop by at the Cafe or the Metro for drinks and plenty of noise.

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