San Francisco, CA

Care Through Touch Institute

EIN 88-0189092

Health & Wellness Healing & Wellness Programs People experiencing homelessness

Mission

To be present with human suffering and promote healing through human connection by offering free, trauma-informed chair massage to people experiencing or at risk for homelessness, served in the spirit of compassion, non-judgment, and love.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Care Through Touch Institute

Care Through Touch Institute (CTI) is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) that provides free, trauma-informed, clothed chair massage and related bodywork to people experiencing homelessness and other marginalized populations. CTI operates a volunteer-driven model that emphasizes consistent weekly presence in shelters, clinics, drop-in centers and pop-up care events to build trust and reduce barriers to care. Founded in 1983 and active in the Tenderloin and other neighborhoods, CTI trains volunteer massage practitioners in trauma-informed practice and partners with local service providers and events (including Pop-Up Care Villages and Project Homeless Connect) to reach clients where they already receive other supports. The organization reports regular service volume (50+ clients served weekly on average) and ongoing recruitment and training of volunteers to sustain and expand its outreach.

Notable achievements

40+ years of continuous service

Founded in 1983, CTI has delivered consistent, long-term hands-on care to San Francisco’s unhoused and marginalized communities for four decades, maintaining a presence through changing neighborhood conditions.

Consistent weekly outreach

CTI operates regular weekly clinics and outreach shifts — serving an average of 50+ clients per week — which emphasizes relationship-based care and continuity rather than one-off services.

Embedded community partnerships and event participation

CTI regularly partners with local organizations and citywide events (including Pop-Up Care Village–style events and Project Homeless Connect) to integrate trauma-informed massage into broader service offerings and reach clients in trusted settings.

At a glance

Total assets: $82K
Annual revenue: $80K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 88-0189092
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.carethroughtouch.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-0189092) with a public web presence and nonprofit listings.

Recognized community partner by local service providers and events (including Project Homeless Connect and neighborhood service centers) for providing complementary, trauma-informed care.

Documented on widely used nonprofit information platforms (listed on Charity Navigator and ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer), though it is not currently rated by Charity Navigator.

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