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Campaign to purchase 50 Irving Street begins

January 1, 1980

When 50 Irving Street came up for sale, Dr. Art Ablin put down just $1,000. With crucial gifts from the Koret and McKesson Foundations and support from founding board members, Family House San Francisco launched its first capital campaign, turning a single building into a home for families in need.

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