Community Forward SF
Kara Zordel is an accomplished professional in the field of social services and program development, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Community Forward SF since February 2019. Prior experience includes leading Project Homeless Connect SF and founding Semiperm Housing, where innovative housing solutions were created for formerly homeless families in New York City. Zordel has also held significant roles at BronxWorks, overseeing an award-winning eviction prevention program and managing social services for a family shelter. Additionally, Zordel contributed to UNICEF Tanzania and provided crisis intervention services post-9/11. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Public Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Corban University.
Community Forward SF
Our Mission Community Forward helps the most vulnerable individuals of SF get off the street, find comprehensive services, and achieve stability so they may thrive. Our Vision We envision a San Francisco where every life counts. Everyone who has lost the ability to care for themselves will be given the support they need to gain control of their own lives. There will be no homelessness on the street, those with illness and addiction will be cared for, and everyone will be supported along a path toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Community Forward SF is a collection of vital programs that insures our neighbors experiencing homelessness have effective services designed for their unique needs. Whether one needs housing, medical shelter, a safe place to become sober, or calm in the face of domestic violence - we care for those most vulnerable in our community. We are not just one program. We are a network of programs designed to work together to meet every stage of need. We have been serving San Francisco since 1978. In that time, we’ve seen our city change drastically, and continually evolve our services to meet new needs. We serve more than 6,000 San Franciscans experiencing homelessness every year. More than 80% of our clients are women. We’re the city’s leading agency addressing the unique needs of women and trans women.