We connect families with stable housing, financial assistance and comprehensive support services
If immediate financial assistance or shelter services are needed to get or stay housed, we will help identify what resources are appropriate for each individual or family's situation, help them gather the required documentation, and submit the necessary application, staying engaged until needs are met.
Step 1
At-risk families and individuals contact us
Bay Area residents who are homeless or-at risk of becoming homeless are encouraged to contact us by phone or email.
Step 2
We evaluate their circumstances
We connect with potential clients to determine what is needed to achieve economic, social, and housing self-sufficiency.
Step 3
We help families obtain needed assistance
We help our client gather and prepare the required documents and submit their applications to the appropriate agencies.
Step 4
We stay engaged throughout the process
Whether it takes weeks or months, we are always at our client's service to make sure they get the support they need.
We can’t do it without you
We are proud of our work over the last 7 years, but there are still thousands of homeless families in need. You can help us change their lives and change our community.
We meet the needs of over 1,800 local families each year.
A large majority of our clients maintain housed status after working with us
Our goal is to serve 30% more families and individuals over the next two years
We use a self-sufficiency matrix to measure success
Midtown's self-sufficiency matrix allows us to break down the complex and interrelated factors that impact an individuals health, wealth, and happiness into measurable statistics that we can use to make decisions and monitor success.
Midtown Family Services team
Executive Director
Stuart Richardson
Re-entry Services Case Manager
Tony Serrano
Re-entry Services Case Manager
Mario Canas
Summer Intern
BaoThy Nguyen
Homelessness Prevention Service Coordinator
Tania Martinez
Homelessness Prevention Service Coordinator
Erika Coll
Homelessness Prevention Service Coordinator
Anahi Osorio
Homelessnessness Prevention Outreach Assistant
Adwoa Armah
Homelessnessness Prevention Outreach Assistant
Jennifer Escalera
Midtown Family Services board of directors
Founder & Chair
Ted Geiszler
Co-Founder (2003) of Farpointe Data • Founder (1990), former CEO, and current Chairman of Keri Systems Inc. • Founder (1985) and former CEO of Indala Corp. • Founder (1972) of Stellar System.
Treasurer
Doreen Geiszler
Volunteer
Secretary and Legal Counsel
Christine A. Robison
Principal at The Law Offices of Christine A. Robison, APC
Assistant Secretary
Jerry Amaro
Retired Contract Administrator and Program Analyst for Center for Employment Training.
Advisor to Executive Director
Jorge Sanchez
VP of Operations, Latin American and Asian Sales at Keri Systems.
Advisor to CFO
Patrick Scheufler
Principal at Patrick Scheufler Accountancy based in Aptos, CA.
Board Member
Mark Linder
Principal at Mark Linder & Associates • Former City Manager for City of Campbell, CA. • Former Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Cupertino, CA. • Former Deputy City Manager San Jose, CA.
We hold ourselves to the highest standard
INNOVATION
We accomplish our goals by adopting an innovative approach to homelessness to housing support. We are not afraid to do things differently.
INTEGRITY
We engage in programs that are consistent with our mission of preventing families and individuals from becoming homeless while executing with the highest level of professionalism.
COLLABORATION
Partnering with our community as a whole, including volunteers, local government, and patrons, to provide the highest level of service possible to families in need.
COMPASSION
We provide a supportive and nurturing environment to the families we serve, thus creating an environment where acceptance and dignity are experienced by all.
CONNECTION
We honor the human connections between people by acting in a humanitarian way. We serve as agents of change for the larger community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We measure our success by whether our services allow families in need, and our larger community, to change for the better. Self-assessment and measurable results ensure that our progress remains consistent with our mission.
STEWARDSHIP
Our mission is accomplished by depending on others’ generosity and compassion. We respect our patrons and volunteers by promoting responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust us with.
EXCELLENCE
We value and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards by supporting visionary governance, excellent service, and critically needed support in a timely manner.
Get involved in your community
Donate
Invest in your community with the confidence that your contribution will provide support for families with the greatest need.
Get assistance
Do you need assistance? We are here to help. Email support@midtownfs.org or give us a call.
Volunteer
Use your energy and skills to provide support for local families and make your community healthier and happier.
Partner with us
Provide funding or services to previously incarcerated individuals and want to help? Contact us today.
