Family Service Agency of San Francisco
Family Service Agency of San Francisco (FSA) was founded in 1889 as Associated Charities by Katharine Felton (1873-1940). FSASF is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. It relies on contributions from government, private donors, and private clients.
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FSA focuses on strengthening families by providing caring, effective, and innovative social services, with special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, and the elderly, and disabled people, thus improving the quality of life for all San Franciscans.
History
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The organization began in 1889, as Associated Charities of San Francisco. In 1928, they moved into a new building designed by Bernard Maybeck at 1010 Gough Street. Not wanting to be considered a charity, they changed their name to Family Service Agency in 1938.[1] In 2006, the name was changed to Felton Institute, honoring the contributions of Katharine Felton. As of 2020 the Felton Institute is located at 1500 Franklin Street.
References
- "San Francisco Landmark #111, Family Service Agency, 1010 Gough Street at Eddy, Built 1928". NoeHill. Retrieved March 25, 2020.