With the final $3 million in state funding secured, 23 new homes for survivors and their children are one step closer to becoming a reality.
SafeHouse team, community, and supporters alongside Assemblymember Catherine Stefani and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie
For survivors of gender-based violence and their children, having a safe place to call home can mean everything. It means being able to close your eyes at night without fear. Having the space to heal, to rebuild, and to begin imagining a future beyond survival.
On October 14, 2026, we came one huge step closer to making that possible for more survivors in San Francisco.
Thanks to a final $3 million investment secured by Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, SafeHouse’s Rooted in Resilience campaign has reached its capital funding goal! After years of planning, fundraising, and advocacy, construction can now move forward on renovating 101 Gough to become 23 new homes for survivors and their children. We anticipate welcoming our first residents in early 2028.
As we gathered outside 101 Gough Street alongside Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, Mayor Daniel Lurie, and so many of the people who helped make this moment possible, the excitement was hard to contain. Everywhere you looked, there were smiling faces, heartfelt conversations, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Gratitude, because none of this would be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our donors and partners who have believed in our vision long before today.
(Left) Roma Guy, activist and policy leader and (right) Sister Rosina Conrotto, co-founder of San Francisco SafeHouse
This milestone isn't just about reaching a campaign goal. Behind this funding are 23 future homes. Homes where survivors of gender-based violence, exploitation, and trafficking, along with their children, will have the opportunity to feel safe, heal, and rebuild their lives, surrounded by the support they deserve.
Why 101 Gough Matters
For women experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, finding a safe place to live is often far more complicated than it should be.
We know that gender-based violence is a public health and human rights issue. Human trafficking and domestic violence are among the leading causes of homelessness among women. And while fleeing violence, survivors often end up homeless and at high risk of revictimization. Gender-based violence is both the cause of homelessness and often the result of being homeless. We also know that children who grow up in a household with violence are at higher risk for experiencing violence, behavioral issues, and mental health problems later in life.
Women and their children need housing that is designed with their safety, experiences, and unique needs in mind.
“101 Gough will be 23 units designed with a trauma-informed lens; we envision case management, mental health support, and wrap-around family and parenting support to assist survivors in healing, rebuilding their lives, and breaking intergenerational cycles of violence and poverty.” -
-Toni Eby, MSW, CEO, during the Press Conference October 14th at 101 Gough
As one of California's first programs of its kind, 101 Gough will have private apartments, private bathrooms, and cooking amenities. This is not something that is currently common in affordable housing or shelter spaces, where shared spaces are the norm. Not only that, but 101 Gough will have on-site programming and access to good public transportation in a safe neighborhood. Residents will be able to access case management, mental health care, family and parenting support, along with opportunities for education and employment.
“Those details matter,” said Assemblymember Catherine Stefani at today’s press conference. “Having your own space, being able to prepare your own meal for your children, and knowing you can close the door behind you and feel safe, really helps restore a sense of control and independence over your life.”
Unlike traditional housing programs with rigid timelines, our Bridge Housing model is designed to provide survivors with more flexibility, recognizing that everyone's journey toward stability looks different.
Our goal is not simply to provide a roof over someone's head. It is to create a place where survivors and their children can feel safe, heal, rebuild their lives, and work toward the futures they envision for themselves.
From a Vision to a Fully Funded Reality
The journey to 101 Gough has been years in the making.
When SafeHouse first purchased 101 Gough Street in early 2024, we knew San Francisco desperately needed housing designed specifically for women survivors and their children. Over two years later, that need has only become more urgent.
But purchasing the building was just the beginning.
Transforming the property into trauma-informed housing would require significant renovations, public investment, private philanthropy, and a community committed to making the project possible.
Over the past two years, our community has stepped up in incredible ways.
Through the generosity of individual donors, foundations, and community partners, we secured $2.2 million in private philanthropy, demonstrating just how deeply our community believes in creating safe housing for survivors.
The City and County of San Francisco, through the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, committed $15 million to help bring this vision to life.
In early 2026, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi secured an additional $850,000 in federal funding to support the building's renovation.
And now, thanks to Assemblymember Stefani’s advocacy and the State of California, this $3 million investment secured was the last piece of the puzzle.
We also want to recognize the Women's Housing Coalition and the many advocates and community members who have continued to raise their voices for safe housing for women and survivors. Their commitment reminds us that meaningful change takes all of us.
After years of work, opening 101 Gough’s doors is right around the corner. And we wouldn't be here without every person, organization, and partner who helped make it possible.
Carly (left), Program Manager, and Lexi (right), Case Manager
What Comes Next?
With the final funding secured, SafeHouse can now move forward with construction that will begin in December 2026.
We anticipate welcoming our first families in early 2028.
There is still much work ahead, and we look forward to bringing our community along as construction progresses and these homes begin to take shape.
For nearly three decades, San Francisco SafeHouse has worked to ensure survivors have access to the safety and support they deserve. 101 Gough represents another important step in that commitment.
Because survivors and their children deserve more than a chance to survive. They deserve a safe place to call home, and the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you for helping us get here.
To learn more about 101 Gough Bridge Housing and the incredible individuals helping to bring this project to life, visit our Bridge Housing page.
