Faithful Fools

The Fools are getting ready for a journey to the moon on April 12th and we'd like you to join us. Get to know the fools making this happen.

Francis of Assisi has profoundly inspired Faithful Fools. May you enjoy this blog by Carmen Barsody and receive our gratitude and blessings.

Learn about Maya's immersion experience at the Tenderloin with the Faithful Fools & how this time helped nurture her creativity!

Get to know a group of young folks who have re-energized the Faithful Fools and our Tenderloin community with their presence and uniqueness.

Read about our Shanan Liu's reflections on her experience as a volunteer and Fools-in-Residence at the Faithful Fools.

Read about Faithful Fools Silena and Leah being part of the LeadStrong Fellowship by LeaderSpring Center.

In this post, Silena Layne puts the spotlight on artist and activist Charles Blackwell in honor of Black History Month.

Enjoy part 1 of a series of blog posts from Faithful Fool Silena Layne honoring Black History Month.

The holiday lights are lit. The weather is chilly in many places, perhaps snowing or rainy. There are also places where the sun is out,...

Yesterday we asked: “In the world beyond your daily routine, beyond your family, your work, and your friends, what calls your attention?...

Amid all the traditional parties and holiday lights, we forget that this is not only a holiday season. It is also a dark time of year.

Read about reflections & highlights from our work w/ students from University of San Francisco's Marshall Riley Living Learning Community.

The mere act of sitting down to write what one is thankful for emits a powerful energy of gratitude. Enjoy Silena's piece on gratitude.

It's wonderful whenever students who participate in street retreats eventually find their way back to us. Enjoy reading Brandon's journey.

Remembering our beloved Jackie Hider and sharing how her time with Faithful Fools shaped how she viewed the world.

Get to know James Pounders, a beloved friend and Fool, who has won many hearts for his activism and artistry.

Carmen Barsody's reflection on citizenship from the 2018 Fools Fables

UC Berkeley students share their experience and what they’ve come to love about the Tenderloin after spending a week with Faithful Fools

Max Jerez writes about his long relationship with Faithful Fools and his experience of street retreats in Nicaragua and the United States.

Our former Mercy Corps Volunteer & always Faithful Fool, Jolie Slater, shares her reflections on how her time at 234 Hyde has impacted her.