A SAFETY NET FOR THE COASTSIDE Coastside Hope's mission is to offer basic life necessities with dignity and hope to all those making the San Mateo Mid-Coastside their home. Coastside Hope touches the lives of over 3,000 individuals each year – more than 10% of our Coastside neighbors. Our client base consists mostly of the working poor, employed in the fishing, agriculture, service, and hospitality industries. We also help low-income seniors, the homeless, and other neighbors in need. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, creed, color, orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or disability. Established in 1976 as Coastside Opportunity Center, we are the San Mateo County designated community assistance agency for the Coastside. Coastside Hope is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit; our federal tax ID is 51-0199747.