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Headshot of Lucas Cooper, A Caucasian male in his mid-forties, PRC's Senior Major Gifts Officer on the press release announcing his addition to the PRC team

May 11, 2026

PRC Appoints Lucas Cooper as Senior Major Gifts Officer

As Senior Major Gifts Officer, Cooper will help strengthen PRC’s ability to engage philanthropic partners in meaningful and transformative ways.

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April 30, 2026

Preventing Homelessness Before It Starts: Why Timely Support Matters More Than Ever  

In the Bay Area—and especially in San Francisco—housing stability is increasingly fragile.   Sky-high housing costs, rising medical expenses, and economic instability have created an environment where a single unexpected event can push someone into homelessness. And once someone loses housing, the path back is anything but simple.   The Reality: Becoming Unhoused  Homelessness is rarely the […]

black and white head shot of Chaney Ojinnaka, black male in his mid 30's for the blog post announcing his addition to PRC's staff and board section of our website. Chaney is on PRC's Board of Directors

April 21, 2026

We’re excited to welcome Chaney Ojinnaka to PRC’s Board of Directors.

“I joined PRC’s Board because of my deep interest in behavioral health in underserved populations, and the opportunity to support a mission-driven organization in strengthening its impact and reach.”  Chaney brings a deep commitment to improving behavioral health outcomes and supporting organizations that serve communities with care and intention.  Professionally, Chaney has built a career at the intersection […]

Photo of Shairah Willis PRC's newest addition to the Board of Directors, Shairah is a black female in her late twenties

April 13, 2026

We’re proud to welcome Shairah Willis to PRC’s Board of Directors.

From the very beginning, Shairah felt a strong connection to PRC’s work—not just because of the mission itself, but because of how that mission comes to life. After spending time with PRC’s leadership and clients, she was struck by the organization’s intentionality and authenticity. “PRC is not only mission-driven but also deeply thoughtful in how […]

March 20, 2026

Invest in the Power of Black Leadership and Policy Change.

Dear Friend, Each year, a group of us makes the intentional choice to step away from our daily responsibilities and show up together for the good of improving social challenges and conditions in California. We volunteer our time, bring our lived experiences and community concerns, and commit to engaging in a process that can often feel distant, […]

Guests od PRC's 2026 Open House pose for a photo with PRC's CEO Dr. Deborah Hawkes

March 16, 2026

PRC Welcomes Community for Fourth Annual Open House 

PRC was proud to welcome guests to our fourth annual Open House, an evening dedicated to connection, reflection, and learning more about the programs and people working every day to support San Franciscans experiencing housing instability, unemployment, and behavioral health challenges.  Guests were invited to explore our space, meet staff members, and learn firsthand about PRC’s programs—from […]

Headshot of PRC's Chief Clinical Officer Jeremy Watson

February 26, 2026

PRC Appoints Jeremy Watson as Chief Clinical Officer

As Chief Clinical Officer, Watson will oversee clinical strategy, program quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts across PRC’s behavioral health and residential programs, ensuring high standards of care and accountability.

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Head shot of Randi Paul, white female in her 40's for the announcment of her promotion to PRC's Chief of Staff on February 24th, 2026

February 26, 2026

PRC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Randi Paul as our new Chief of Staff

In this role, Randi will serve as a strategic partner to our CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors — aligning strategy, governance, and execution across the organization. She will help translate priorities into coordinated action, strengthen organizational planning, support Board processes, and drive high-impact initiatives that advance PRC’s mission to serve people living […]

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