CityTeam is all of us
We are all part of this story – volunteers, donors, staff, and the people we serve.
What we've accomplished together in FY'23
Love your neighbor
We desire to share Christ’s unconditional and redemptive love by caring for immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions.
Leading people
We are restoring lives and rebuilding communities through innovative programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, training, and spiritual transformation.
The Need
More people are now living in extreme poverty and homelessness.
So many of our neighbors feel as though hope is lost. Hunger is widespread. 1 in 8 people face hunger nationally, with the need reaching 1 in 4 in many urban centers. Families with children now represent 1/3 of the homeless population and ages 18-25 is the fastest growing segment of the unhoused population.
It is well documented that many people experiencing homelessness also suffer from substance abuse. The brutal cycle of addiction can lead to housing insecurity, economic instability, and crippling loneliness.
Our struggling neighbors need their immediate needs met, such as food and shelter - but that's just the bare minimum. They need accessible pathways towards lasting change.
What your gift
goes towards
Food & Shelter
We want to meet immediate needs through hot meals, fresh groceries, clean clothing, shelter beds, warm showers, hygiene essentials, and more.
Residential Programs
Our residential programs offer safe shelter, restorative care, and resources to overcome addictive behavior. Graduates find stability, family reunification, and a restored and vibrant life.
A Path to Self-Sufficiency
We give people access to education and job skills training that helps them find a living wage job and stable housing. We empower individuals to support themselves and their families.
Community Building
We are passionate about building relationships that provide pathways towards lasting solutions. We want to provide a healthy and safe community where all are seen, known, and loved.
Impact FY'23
Nights of Shelter
Hours of Case Management
First Time Volunteers
Worth of Clothing Provided
Showers Provided
Meals Provided
Our History
CityTeam Ministries was started in 1957 by Lester and Pauline Myers as a feeding program for homeless men in downtown San Jose. Four years later, the ministry - then known as the San Jose Rescue Mission - moved to a larger facility where it began providing shelter as well as meals to unhoused people.
Passionate about serving others
We are all part of this story – volunteers, donors, staff, and the people we serve.
Our People
CityTeam is led by people who are passionate about serving God and serving others. Each member of our leadership team and Board of Trustees has unique expertise and experience that has equipped them to be effective leaders in our cities.
Glen Peterson
President
In each of the cities that we serve, our goal is to bring innovative solutions to the most pressing set of needs faced by individuals and communities. Because the challenges of poverty, homelessness and isolation have become more widespread and complex, we’ve embarked on a 5 year vision to dramatically expand our program offerings. Through this strategic plan, we are going both wide and deep to meet the needs of the families living in our poorest neighborhoods. Recognizing that the face of homelessness continues to change and grow, we’ve also dramatically expanded our residential program offerings which provide a safe and loving environment for men, women and children to begin a new life.
I’m blessed to have had exposure to a wide range of business and ministry related issues prior to joining CityTeam. This includes a 30 year career as a senior executive in the technology industry and a variety of leadership roles at my local church. It’s a privilege to fulfill this special calling and serve alongside a group of passionate and talented staff members, as well as the thousands of volunteers and donors who are part of the CityTeam family.
MEet our team
Jill Aufricht
Steven Martinez
Richona McKnight
Lance Orton
Angela Aguilar
Melanie Davis
CITYTEAM BOARD OF directors
Dennis Powell
Joan Braddi
Bruce Gregory
Michelle Rock
Glen Peterson
Dr. Anthony T. Williams
Pastor Paul Bains
Patrick Tang
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