Mission

Shanti is a pioneering nonprofit that builds human connections to reduce isolation, enhance health and well-being, and improve quality of life. We believe that meaningful relationships are essential for navigating life's most difficult challenges. Every day, we ease the invisible suffering that can accompany isolation or illness, and combat it through the power of personal connection. Because when we take care of each other, we make San Francisco a healthier and more compassionate community, for everyone. Shanti staff and volunteers provide compassion, connection, and community to people experiencing systemic inequities and socioeconomic, racial, cultural, linguistic, and logistical barriers to care. Shanti reaches more than 2,000 San Francisco residents each year with our client-centered programs, which include HIV Programs, Women's Cancer Program, LGBTQ+ Aging & Abilities Support Network, Peer Advocate Care Team, and Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS).