About Coastside Hope

Coastside Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multi-service center which was incorporated in 1976. Our Federal Identification Number - 51-0199747. We are located at 99 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada, CA. Our mailing address is POB 1089, El Granada, CA 94018.

We were originally formed to provide job placement for local residents and called the Coastside Opportunity Center. Over the years, we have added other services in response to community needs. The response we get from our clients tells us that our greatest service is providing hope. Hope that they can keep on going. Hope that they can overcome their current difficulties. Hope that they can stay together as a family. Hope that they can return the favor. And so, in 2006, as we celebrated our three decades of service, we also changed our name to reflect our mission.

Our Mission

Coastside Hope exists to offer basic life necessities with dignity and hope to all those making the San Mateo Coastside their home.

Our Vision

Coastside Hope envisions a day when all Coastsiders are able to pursue their dreams without worrying about food, clothing, and safe shelter. 

Coastside Hope is governed by a community-based Board of Directors. We thank you for visiting our site and invite you to join us in our mission to provide hope to our neighbors on the Coastside.

Co-Presidents: Judy O'Leary and Jeff Perls
Vice President: Casey Sample
Treasurer: Barbara Wright
Secretary: Patricia Strohlein
Members: Anne Adams, Gary Ballard, Robert Reilly, Ernesto Solis, Dell Williams. Honorary members: David Pasternak and Rose Serdy.

Coastside Hope relies on the generosity of Coastsiders who care about helping their fellow coastsiders for almost one-third of our funding.  Over 90% of every dollar given goes directly to goods and services for those in need. Without this support and the countless hours of time contributed by our many volunteers, we would not be able to continue to make the critical difference in so many lives.