Faithful Fools

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.

As Faithful Fools' 25th year anniversary approaches on April 1st, co-founder Carmen Barsody reflects on what it means to live out loud.

Faithful Fool Silena Layne shares her many roles and the meaning of motherhood in her family.

Faithful Fools Leah Laxamana shares her family's holiday traditions in the Philippines and the U.S. over the years.

Silena Layne, a member of our Board and a full time Fool, has a family that has the strongest of bonds and the will to thrive--always!

Part 2: Faithful Fool Leah Laxamana spent APA Heritage Month reflecting on her heritage and getting to know her Tenderloin neighbors.

Faithful Fool Leah Laxamana spent Asian Pacific Heritage Month reflecting on her heritage and getting to know her Tenderloin neighbors.

Our beloved friend and Tenderloin poet Jesse Johnson shares how he has gotten to know Kay and Faithful Fools

Faithful Fool Silena Layne expresses the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to be on the Supreme Court in her life.

Faithful Fools hosted UC Berkeley students for a week of immersion in the Tenderloin. Learn their thoughts on their experience.

Get to know some of the women who have shaped the life of Faithful Fool, Leah Laxamana.

Black History Budgeting: How to Make a Dollar Out of 15 Cents

Continuing reflections on Black History Month