Project Scope

Benefits of a New Center

Ritter Center now owns the building at 800 A Street and will be renovating the interior to help provide the very best services to meet the varied physical, mental, and social support needs of our clients and patients.

The Lobby

A calm, inviting reception and large waiting area will be stocked with refreshments and TV’s
and staff will be on hand to welcome and guide all clients and patients to their appointments.

Food Pantry

Storage for twice as much inventory, a walk-in cooler/freezer, a dedicated entrance, two walk-up windows, space for 10
households to line up inside, and a large workspace for staff and volunteers.

Medical Team Room

A dedicated Medical Team shared office space will enable the team to provide better coordinated care for patients.
Double the number of medical exam rooms and modern healthcare equipment will allow our teams to see more
people and help with more of their problems.

Office Space

Greater office space for every department, including Case Management, the Medical Team, the Behavioral
Health Team, and the Administration and Advancement teams will enable all staff to communicate, integrate, and collaborate more effectively.

Exterior

With increased parking for visitors and thoughtful landscaping, the center will offer an inviting, neighborhood feel.
A glass-door entrance and an array of exterior windows adds to the welcoming ambiance.

The Lobby

A calm, inviting reception and large waiting area will be stocked with refreshments and TV’s
and staff will be on hand to welcome and guide all clients and patients to their appointments.

Food Pantry

Storage for twice as much inventory, a walk-in cooler/freezer, a dedicated entrance, two walk-up windows, space for 10
households to line up inside, and a large workspace for staff and volunteers.

Medical Team Room

A dedicated Medical Team shared office space will enable the team to provide better coordinated care for patients.
Double the number of medical exam rooms and modern healthcare equipment will allow our teams to see more
people and help with more of their problems.

Office Space

Greater office space for every department, including Case Management, the Medical Team, the Behavioral
Health Team, and the Administration and Advancement teams will enable all staff to communicate, integrate, and collaborate more effectively.

Our Progress

This is the most ambitious and transformative project in our history, with a total cost of $14.5M. Ritter's Campaign Cabinet is raising funds through its Building Hope, Healing Lives Capital Campaign.

Ritter Center expects construction to begin early 2024.

Oct

2023

More than $5.8M has been secured so far and Ritter hopes to exceed its goal to cover the entire project.

VIEW PROGRESS

Project Collaborators

There are several companies, firms and agencies working with us to build (literally) and brand our new facility.

Central Location

The new center will be centrally located with neighboring partners, including St. Vinnie's, the Center for Domestic Peace, and Vivalon's Healthy Aging Campus, which is adjacent to the food pantry.

All organizations provide complementary programs and are within walking distance for for our neighbors in need.

Support Our Project or Schedule a Tour

Ritter Center CEO Mark Shotwell is currently providing private tours and briefings. If you would like to schedule a tour or support the project, please contact Jessica Hansen: jhansen@rittercenter.org

or (415) 730-4268.

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