Meeting Community Needs

For Almost 50 Years

Our Mission

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (BHNC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to preserve and enhance the ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of Bernal Heights, the Excelsior, and surrounding neighborhoods. We promote action to build a just and equitable community for all. BHNC focuses on the needs of people with low and moderate incomes.

2000+

PEOPLE SERVED EACH YEAR

600+

AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS

100+

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS

500+

FAMILIES RECEIVING FOOD SERVICES

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Learn more about the programs, services, and resources Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center provides.

How Can We Help?

BHNC can provide and connect you with a variety of resources depending on your needs.

Affordable Housing

BHNC develops, preserves and rehabilitates affordable housing throughout San Francisco. Our housing programs are designed to support low income adults and their families, including seniors and those with special needs.

Senior Programs

Residents age 60+ and adults of any age with disabilities have access to a range of resources, including food pantries, health and wellness programs, and referrals for City resources.

Adult Employment

BHNC guides participants through career exploration, the job search, resume preparation, interview practice, and more.

Youth Services

BHNC works with the Mayor’s Youth Education and Employment Program (MYEEP) to provide youth with career and academic support.

Service Connection

We connect families at San Francisco’s Alemany and Holly Court RAD sites with City agencies and services.

News & Events

More events coming soon.

Tuesday, May 12

Community Mixer

Community Mixer Tuesday, May 12th

6:15pm-7:45pm BHNC, 515 Cortland Ave.

Come as you are, meet good people, and have real conversations. It’s a chance
to connect, share what matters, and set the tone for what we build together.

District 9: This is your invitation. We’re creating space for connection, clarity, and collective action. This year, we’re centering inclusion and belonging — not just as ideas but as something we build together.

RSVP or request translation support at the link below
We want you in the room.

https://bit.ly/BernalCC2026

For more info:
Sulaiman Hyatt
Shyatt@bhnc.org

Saturday, May 16

Community Congress

Neighbors, ideas, energy — and a shared commitment to move things forward. We’ll share and prioritize next steps, building a plan that reflects all of us. You don’t have to have all the answers. Just come be part of it.

BHNC’s new L.I.F.E. Bookstore will host a pop-up kids’ event during Community Congress, offering a preview of a future space for youth learning, creativity, and opportunity.