ISP Bay Area

“My favorite activity was sharing with others about my life. This was the first time I was able to do that with people who really listen.”

ISP Bay Area participant

About Us

After an initial retreat in 2005, ISP Bay Area began in earnest in 2009 thanks to a small group of passionate and enthusiastic volunteers. Today we have active men’s and women’s teams, partnerships with local social service agencies, and a growing advisory council. ISP Bay Area currently hosts four overnight retreats per year and weekly spiritual reflection circles at social service agencies. Several volunteers and alumni regularly participate in ISP’s Network Facilitators Retreats and other formation programs offered by the ISP Network. As one of over 20 cities within the ISP Network, ISP Bay Area has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals. For more information, please download the Bay Area information sheet.

Alumni Stories

Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stories with the community. David found a home at Recovery Cafe in the Bay Area, and after participating in an ISP retreat became a volunteer and a member of the Advisory Council. Read David’s story and other stories of hope and belonging here.

Contact us

For more information about joining ISP as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact

Claire DesHotels
cdeshotels@ispretreats.org

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Community Partners

ISP is grateful for the agencies, retreat centers, schools, and parishes that are a part of our work including:

Father Alfred Center
Jesuit Retreat Center Los Altos
Recovery Cafe
…and many more!

Interested in working with us? Contact us or read more about retreats and spiritual reflections here.

Join the Movement

All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP Bay Area, your donation funds programs in this community. Lets do more together!