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Maitri Compassionate Care

San Francisco, California, United States • 11 - 50 Employees
Hospital & Health Care

Maitri provides compassionate residential care to people living with AIDS and in need of hospice or 24-hour care. - Access to multi-disciplinary care professionals including nurses, attendants, social workers, physicians, and psychiatrists- Single-occupancy room in a facility designed as a healing space, nurturing home, and functional dwelling- Spiritual and pastoral support- Emotional and practical support by volunteers- Activities including art therapy, meditation, and bodywork- Home-cooked meals by stellar kitchen staff and individual dietary plans to meet specific needsMaitri is the only AIDS-specific residential care facility in California focusing on the underserved community of those dying of or severely debilitated by AIDS.- A licensed RCFCI (Residential Care Facility for the Chronically Ill).- 14 of our 15 beds are reserved for HUD-defined low-income people and represent 90% of San Francisco's non-institutional hospice beds.- Since opening in 1987, Maitri has been the final home for more than 900 people who lived with AIDS.- We maintain a waiting list of between 10 to 14 people at any given time.- Maitri is a recognized leader in residential care for people living with AIDS. We serve as a model program. In the past few years, we have hosted health officials from India, The Netherlands, Denmark, The Republic of Togo, Japan, and Namibia where similar type facilities are in the planning stages.We would not be able to operate successfully without the loving efforts of volunteers, who embody the spirit of generosity and compassionate friendship at Maitri. Also, less than 20% of Maitri's annual operating budget is ear-marked for administrative and fundraising expenses, meaning your gift goes directly toward providing care.To volunteer, donate or learn more about Maitri, please visit our website at http://www.maitrisf.org.