The Ark of Refuge is administering the first-ever transitional living facility specificaly targeting LGBTQQ young adults in San Francisco. This 15-person residence, the Ark House, is located at 1038 Howard Street and allows clients to stay for a period 12 to 18 months.

The goal of the Ark House it to assist homeless LGBTQQ young adults with stabilizing their lives and
establishing greater health and indepdendence through a clean, safe and supportive congregate living environment, on-site counseling, and referrals to a network of supportive services.

The Ark House will benefit specifically from its strong partnership with other service providers, which is composed of:
New Leaf Services for Our Community,
LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Services)
Castro Mission Health Center.