While I was working on gathering information for my final story, I stopped by the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center. I was looking for information about the community organization North Beach Neighbors, but the center itself was very interesting.

The entrance to the center leads to a calming garden, and a wooden deck guides you to the main office. I peeked inside and was greeted by an employee who tried to help me find the information I was looking for. Even though I didn't really get what I needed, I was really fascinated by the center and began asking questions about it.

The Director of Development, Donna Faure, told me that the center provides services for preschool aged children to senior citizens, and everything in between. The center has a program for elementary school kids that provides academic and enrichment activities during the school year and summer. They also have a program for teens from low-income housing developments that can even offer some of them job opportunities at the Tel-Hi center.

According to their brochure, the center helps over 600 individuals every day. Located on 660 Lombard Street, the center hopes that by helping the community through services and programs, they can also help the community to give back and take pride in their neighborhood.

You can find out more about the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center by looking at their website at www.tel-hi.org, or by emailing Teresa O'Brien, the Director of Programs at teresa@tel-hi.org