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Impact

Every number is a woman moving forward.

Safe nights, new homes, hot meals and fresh starts. Here is what the women of Serenity House have built, together with our community.

Impact report
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Our detailed report shares outcomes for every program.
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By the numbers

What women have built here.

3,200

women served across our programs since 2023 (approximate). This total includes some women counted in more than one program.

1,529

nights of safe shelter provided by our domestic violence program in 2025

91%

of mothers in our domestic violence program placed in safe housing and separated from their abuser in 2025

84

women graduated from Serenity Wellness & Business since it began in 2022, building pathways toward economic independence

65%

of Wellness & Business graduates secured employment, generated income, or launched a business within six months

85%

of women involved in the legal system who participated in supervised visitation while working toward reunification were reunited with their children

Program by program

Where the change happens.

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01 · Domestic Violence Support
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130

mothers and children received emergency shelter in 2025: 59 mothers and 71 children.

02 · Serenity Wellness & Business
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97%

of participants completed the full program since it began in 2022.

03 · Recovery
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564

women served each year, approximately, through counseling, classes, and drug testing in our outpatient SATT program.

04 · Families
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713

supervised visits held at Serenity House from September 2025 to September 2026, as 196 women and 252 children spent 1,511 hours together.

06 · Housing
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Limited

Transitional housing openings are limited and subject to availability. Please call to ask about current openings.

07 · Community Center
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9,500+

warm, nourishing meals provided in 2025, along with 3,000+ hygiene kits and 140+ Christmas gifts for children.

The full picture

Every number, with its reporting period.

2025

Domestic Violence Program

59
mothers received emergency shelter
71
children received emergency shelter
1,529
nights of safe shelter provided
91%
of mothers served were placed in safe housing and remained separated from their abuser
Since the program began in 2022

Serenity Wellness & Business

84
women graduated, building pathways toward economic independence
97%
of participants completed the full program
65%
of graduates secured employment, generated income, or launched a business within six months
September 2025 through September 2026

Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange

196
adult women participated in supervised visits
252
children participated in supervised visits
713
supervised visits held at Serenity House
1,511
hours mothers spent with their children
85%
of women involved in the legal system who participated in supervised visitation while working toward reunification were reunited with their children
Served annually

Recovery (SATT)

564
women served each year, approximately, through outpatient counseling, classes, and drug testing
2025

Community support

9,500+
warm, nourishing meals provided
3,000+
hygiene kits distributed
140+
Christmas gifts provided for children
Since 2023

Overall reach

3,200
women served across our programs, approximately. This total includes some women counted in more than one program.
Open doors

Care that reaches the whole block.

The Serenity House Community Center on San Pablo Avenue is open to every neighbor. In 2025 we shared more than 9,500 warm, nourishing meals, distributed more than 3,000 hygiene kits, and provided more than 140 Christmas gifts for children.

Every Monday
Hot meals at 11:30
Every other month
Free community health and wellness event
Weekdays
Call us 9 to 5 at (510) 891-0464
Accountable to our community

Read the full impact report.

Program outcomes, finances and what comes next, all in one place.

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