# Bill Wilson Center ## Services - [Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/): Services Section - [All Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/all_services_index.html): Bill Wilson Center services focus on counseling, housing services, education and emotional well-being. - [Counseling Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/bhs.html): Information about Services by Issue - [Crisis Line Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/crisis-line-services.html) - [Foster Youth Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/foster-youth-services.html): Information about Services by Issue - [Housing Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/housing-programs.html): Information about Services by Issue - [Support Services](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/support-services.html): Information about Services by Issue - [Pavilion Inn](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/pavilion-inn.html): As part of California’s Homekey program, Santa Clara County Housing Authority along with Jamboree Housing Corporation will acquire and rehabilitate San Jose’s Pavilion Inn to create a 43-unit proje... - [Peacock Commons](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/peacock_commons.html): Permanent housing for homeless and at-risk of becoming homeless youth ages 18-25. - [Tips for Parents](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/index.html): Information about Tips for Parents - [Workshops](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/workshops.html): Information about Workshops - [Housing Self-Referral Form](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/housing-self-referral-form.html) ## Take Action - [Take Action](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/): Take Action Section - [Tours](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/tours.html): Information about our Tours - [Volunteer](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/index.html): Information about Volunteering - [Volunteer Housing Opportunities](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/volunteer-housing-opportunities.html): Specific opportunities available to apply as volunteers - [Youth Impact Partnership](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/yip.html): The Youth Impact Partnership (YIP) is Bill Wilson Center’s youth advisory board, which conducts advocacy work and community outreach around issues facing homeless youth. YIP provides a peer network... - [Advocate](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/advocate.html): Information about how to be an Advocate - [Additional Resources](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/community.html): Information on Community Resources ## Ways to Give - [Ways to Give](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/): Resources - [Donate](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/donate.html): Information about how to Donate - [Ways to Give to BWC](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/ways-to-give-to-bwc.html): Information about how to Donate - [Car Donations](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/car_donations.html): You can now donate your used vehicle to support Bill Wilson Center. Donate For Charity arranges a free vehicle pickup, handles all the DMV requirements, sells the vehicle at auction, and distribute... - [Estate Giving](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/estate_giving.html): Give through your will or other estate planning method It supports services for families and youth, and sets an example for your children and grandchildren of the importance of giving. Check the Le... - [Stock Donations](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/donate_stocks.html): Check with your financial advisor; there are terrific benefits to the donor when you give appreciated stock. Contact Judy at (408) 850-6132 or jwhittier@billwilsoncenter.org for information about d... - [Shop online](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/igive_online_shopping.html): Shop online and support Bill Wilson Center. By shopping through iGive.com every purchase you make will benefit Bill Wilson Center. Buy everything from books to clothing to music to flowers to hotel... - [EVHS Smash & Splash Donations 2026](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/evhs-donations.html): Information about how to Donate - [Impact & Inspire Circle](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ways_to_give/impact-inspire-circle.html): Through the Impact & Inspire Circle, supporters of Bill Wilson Center can unite to help create a strong and lasting foundation of hope. By committing to a monthly gift, members create a steady foun... ## About BWC - [About BWC](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/): About BWC Section - [Who We Are](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/who.html): Information about Who We Are - [Mission / Vision / Values](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/mission-vision.html): Mission statement, Vision statement, vision, mission, Bill Wilson Center, BWC - [Our Team](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/staff_and_board/) - [Leadership](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/staff_and_board/leadership.html): Information about Our People - [Board of Directors](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/staff_and_board/boardmembers.html): Information about Our People - [Youth Impact Partnership](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/staff_and_board/yip.html): The Youth Impact Partnership (YIP) is Bill Wilson Center’s youth advisory board, which conducts advocacy work and community outreach around issues facing homeless youth. YIP provides a peer network... - [Our Annual Impact Reports](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/outcomes.html): The benefits of social service safety nets such as Bill Wilson Center are numerous. Bill Wilson Center services not only address the various needs of individuals in our community, they also equate ... - [Financial Reports](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/reports.html): Financial reports for Bill Wilson Center, including Annual Reports, Audits and 990s, are posted. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/privacy_policy.html): Information about our Privacy Policy - [Resolution Process](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/index.html): Bill Wilson Center is a nonprofit community-based organization serving over 10,000 clients in Santa Clara County annually. With an emphasis on youth development, Bill Wilson Center programs focus o... - [FAQs](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/faqs.html): Information about our FAQs - [Contact Us](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/contact.html): Bill Wilson Center is a nonprofit community-based organization serving over 10,000 clients in Santa Clara County annually. It is the mission of Bill Wilson Center to support and strengthen the comm... - [Awards](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/about/awards.html): Bill Wilson Center receives many local, regional and national awards recognizing our success helping homeless youth transition their lives off of the streets. Included is sampling of some of the ho... ## News & Events - [News & Events](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/): News & Events Section - [In The News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html) - [Events](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/events/): Events Section - [Featured Events](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/events/featured.html): Information about our Featured Events - [Calendar](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/events/calendar.html): Bill Wilson Center's online calendar of events. Find information on upcoming events, trainings and workshops. - [2026 Youth Voices Benefit Film Festival](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html): Bill Wilson Center proudly presents our inaugural Youth Voices Benefit Film Festival. Celebrating the resilience and creativity of our community’s youth through a curated evening of film, fine food... - [2026 Youth Voices - Meet the Filmmakers](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/2026-youth-voices---meet-the-filmmakers.html): Bill Wilson Center proudly presents our inaugural Youth Voices Benefit Film Festival. Celebrating the resilience and creativity of our community’s youth through a curated evening of film, fine food... - [2026 Youth Voices Tickets](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youth-voices-tickets-2026.html): Information about how to purchase tickets to Bill Wilson Center's "Youth Voices" fundraising event taking place on May 8, 2026. - [2026 Youth Voices Sponsorship Reservations](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/bwc-event-sponsorship.html): Information about how to Donate - [2025 Building Dreams Advertising](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/building-dreams-advertising.html): For information about how to reserve advertising space in the 2025 Building Dreams event program, contact Crescencia at csanchez@billwilsoncenter.org - [Research](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/research.html): References and studies on youth we feel readers will find interesting. - [Testimonials](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/testimonials.html): Past clients share their experience with Bill Wilson Center. Hear from a teen that lived in our youth shelter, a mother who received individual and family counseling, a homeless youth from our Drop... - [Videos](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/bill_wilson_center_videos.html): Bill Wilson Center videos featuring the stories of its clients' successes. ## Careers - [Careers](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc_jobs/) - [Job Opportunities](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc_jobs/job-opportunities.html): Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that represents the racial, ethnic and linguistic needs of our community. ## Donate - [Donate](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/donate-now/) - [Donate Online Now](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/donate-now/donate-online-now.html) ## Optional - [Volunteer Orientation](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/workshops.html/title/volunteer-orientation) - [Volunteer In Our Youth Programs](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/index.html/title/volunteer-in-our-youth-programs) - [Other Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/action/index.html/title/other-volunteer-opportunities) - [Santa Cruz Host Homes Shared Housing Santa Cruz Patch](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/12/11/santa-cruz-host-homes-shared-housing-santa-cruz-patch-) - [Kpix Tv5 Cbs News Bay Area Morning Edition 8am Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/18/kpix-tv5-cbs-news-bay-area-morning-edition-8am-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Kpix Tv5 Cbs News Bay Area Morning Edition 7am Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/18/kpix-tv5-cbs-news-bay-area-morning-edition-7am-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Kpix Tv5 Cbs News Bay Area Morning Edition 6am Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/18/kpix-tv5-cbs-news-bay-area-morning-edition-6am-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Kpyx Tv44 Cbs News Bay Area Evening Edition 8pm Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/17/kpyx-tv44-cbs-news-bay-area-evening-edition-8pm-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Kpyx Tv44 Cbs News Bay Area Evening Edition 8pm Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/17/kpyx-tv44-cbs-news-bay-area-evening-edition-8pm-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Cbs News Bay Area Evening Edition 7pm Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/17/cbs-news-bay-area-evening-edition-7pm-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Cbs News Bay Area Evening Edition 6pm Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/17/cbs-news-bay-area-evening-edition-6pm-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [Cbs News Bay Area Evening Edition 5pm Bwc Family Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/10/17/cbs-news-bay-area-evening-edition-5pm-bwc-family-resource-center-grand-opening) - [49ers Mark Stadium Anniversary With Continuing Commitment To Community Service The Silicon Valley Voice](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/07/09/49ers-mark-stadium-anniversary-with-continuing-commitment-to-community-service-the-silicon-valley-voice-) - [49ers Dole Out Millions In Santa Clara Community Benefits San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/07/09/49ers-dole-out-millions-in-santa-clara-community-benefits-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Silicon Valley Officials Worry About Homeless Shelter Transition San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/06/26/silicon-valley-officials-worry-about-homeless-shelter-transition-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Celebrating Pride Q A With Josh Selo Of Bill Wilson Center Silicon Valley Community Foundation](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/06/11/celebrating-pride-q-a-with-josh-selo-of-bill-wilson-center-silicon-valley-community-foundation-) - [South Bay Pride Month Celebration Honors Lgbtq Advocates Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/06/09/south-bay-pride-month-celebration-honors-lgbtq-advocates-mercury-news-) - [Sunnyvale Homeless Shelter At Center Of Discrimination Allegations Gets New Operator Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/06/06/sunnyvale-homeless-shelter-at-center-of-discrimination-allegations-gets-new-operator-mercury-news-) - [Sunnyvale Shelter Gets New Management Service Model Sf Gate](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/06/04/sunnyvale-shelter-gets-new-management-service-model-sf-gate-) - [Sunnyvale Shelter Gets New Management Service Model San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/05/29/sunnyvale-shelter-gets-new-management-service-model-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Park It Market Keeps Relieving Students Grocery Needs La Voz](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/05/17/park-it-market-keeps-relieving-students-grocery-needs-la-voz-) - [Joan Russell And Bill Wilson Center Won T You Be My Neighbor The Silicon Valley Voice](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/03/11/joan-russell-and-bill-wilson-center-won-t-you-be-my-neighbor-the-silicon-valley-voice-) - [Old Hotels Being Transformed Into Housing For Those Who Need It Kpix Tv5](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/02/27/old-hotels-being-transformed-into-housing-for-those-who-need-it-kpix-tv5-) - [40 Million Grant To Santa Clara County To Tackle Homelessness Crisis Honk News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/02/19/-40-million-grant-to-santa-clara-county-to-tackle-homelessness-crisis-honk-news-) - [Santa Clara County Gets Almost 40m To Address Homelessness Crisis Kpix](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2024/02/17/santa-clara-county-gets-almost-40m-to-address-homelessness-crisis-kpix-) - [Junior League Of San Jose Hosts Holiday Campaign Taking Donations For Bill Wilson Center Second Harvest Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/12/03/junior-league-of-san-jose-hosts-holiday-campaign-taking-donations-for-bill-wilson-center-second-harvest-mercury-news-) - [San Jose Hotel Converts To Foster Youth Housing San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/29/san-jose-hotel-converts-to-foster-youth-housing-san-jose-spotlight-) - [18 745 000 To Be Handed Out With No Strings Attached As New Guaranteed Income Programs Launch In Four States The Daily Hodl](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/24/-18-745-000-to-be-handed-out-with-no-strings-attached-as-new-guaranteed-income-programs-launch-in-four-states-the-daily-hodl-) - [Housing The South Bay S Youth Kgo Tv7](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/20/housing-the-south-bay-s-youth-kgo-tv7-) - [43 Unit Housing Project For Homeless Youth Coming To San Jose Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/17/43-unit-housing-project-for-homeless-youth-coming-to-san-jose-mercury-news-) - [Former San Jose Motel To Become Housing For Transitional Foster Youth Ktvu 2](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/16/former-san-jose-motel-to-become-housing-for-transitional-foster-youth-ktvu-2-) - [Former Foster Youth Will Finally Have A Home Ein Newswire](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/16/former-foster-youth-will-finally-have-a-home-ein-newswire-) - [Activists Seek To Raise Awareness Of Youth Homelessness In California Telemundo Tv48](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/11/06/activists-seek-to-raise-awareness-of-youth-homelessness-in-california-telemundo-tv48-) - [It S All About The Pumpkins At Silicon Valley Nonprofits Celebration Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/10/28/it-s-all-about-the-pumpkins-at-silicon-valley-nonprofits-celebration-mercury-news-) - [Supervisor S Update Equity From Commitment To Action](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/10/19/supervisor-s-update-equity-from-commitment-to-action) - [Connecting Homeless Youth To Homeowners Who Care Aptos Times](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/09/16/connecting-homeless-youth-to-homeowners-who-care-aptos-times-) - [Letters To The Editor Students Rights Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/09/16/letters-to-the-editor-students-rights-mercury-news-) - [Santa Clara County Increases Funding For Foster Youth San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/08/15/santa-clara-county-increases-funding-for-foster-youth-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Santa Clara County Launches Pilot Program Of Guaranteed Income For Homeless High School Seniors Ktvu](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/07/07/santa-clara-county-launches-pilot-program-of-guaranteed-income-for-homeless-high-school-seniors-ktvu-) - [15 Inspiring Leaders In Silicon Valley S Lgbtq Community San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/28/15-inspiring-leaders-in-silicon-valley-s-lgbtq-community-san-jose-spotlight-) - [South Bay Youth Center Continues Out Leadership Bay Area Reporter](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/21/south-bay-youth-center-continues-out-leadership-bay-area-reporter-) - [San Jose School District Puts Safety Onus On Each Campus San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/20/san-jose-school-district-puts-safety-onus-on-each-campus-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Santa Clara County Gets Windfall From Opioid Settlement San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/14/santa-clara-county-gets-windfall-from-opioid-settlement-san-jose-spotlight-) - [Bill Wilson Center Celebrates 50 Years Of Keeping Youth And Families Off The Streets Silicon Valley Voice](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/12/bill-wilson-center-celebrates-50-years-of-keeping-youth-and-families-off-the-streets-silicon-valley-voice-) - [Homeless Data System To Reboot In Santa Cruz County](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/06/09/homeless-data-system-to-reboot-in-santa-cruz-county) - [Golden Opportunity San Jose Mercury News](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/05/25/golden-opportunity-san-jose-mercury-news-) - [What Resources Are Available For Housing And Rent Assistance La Voz News De Anza College](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/03/19/what-resources-are-available-for-housing-and-rent-assistance-la-voz-news-de-anza-college-) - [San Jose Youth Nonprofit Ceo Has A Personal Stake In Change San Jose Spotlight](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/index.html/article/2023/03/10/san-jose-youth-nonprofit-ceo-has-a-personal-stake-in-change-san-jose-spotlight-) - [50 000 Title Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html/title/-50-000-title-sponsorship) - [25 000 Presenting Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html/title/-25-000-presenting-sponsorship) - [10 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html/title/-10-000-sponsorship) - [5 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html/title/-5-000-sponsorship) - [2 500 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/youthvoices.html/title/-2-500-sponsorship) - [10 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/2021/2021-sponsors.html/item/14957688/title/-10-000-sponsorship) - [5 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/2021/2021-sponsors.html/item/14957689/title/-5-000-sponsorship) - [1 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/2021/2021-sponsors.html/title/-1-000-sponsorship) - [Conversation Starters For Hosts Of Couch Surfers](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/conversation-starters-for-hosts-of-couch-surfers) - [Peer To Couch Surfer Conversation Starters](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/peer-to-couch-surfer-conversation-starters) - [School Personnel Conversations Starters With A Couch Surfer](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/school-personnel-conversations-starters-with-a-couch-surfer-) - [Tips For Caring Adults When A Youth Shows Up On Your Couch](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/tips-for-caring-adults-when-a-youth-shows-up-on-your-couch-) - [Tips For Peers When Your Friend Is Facing Homelessness](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/tips-for-peers-when-your-friend-is-facing-homelessness-) - [Tips For Teachers When A Student Is Couch Surfing](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/acouchisnotahome/news/conversation-starters.html/title/tips-for-teachers-when-a-student-is-couch-surfing) - [50 000 Title Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/2026-youth-voices---meet-the-filmmakers.html/item/15457528/title/-50-000-title-sponsorship) - [25 000 Presenting Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/2026-youth-voices---meet-the-filmmakers.html/item/15457529/title/-25-000-presenting-sponsorship) - [10 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/2026-youth-voices---meet-the-filmmakers.html/item/15457530/title/-10-000-sponsorship) - [5 000 Sponsorship](https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/news_events/2026-youth-voices---meet-the-filmmakers.html/item/15457531/title/-5-000-sponsorship) - 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