Company Description. The Shanti Project is a community-driven organization in San Francisco that offers emotional and practical support to individuals living with life-threatening illnesses. Established in 1974 at the UCSF Cancer Institute, it was one of the first organizations to assist terminally ill individuals and support those affected by HIV/AIDS. Through its Shanti Model of Peer Supportâ„¢, the organization has empowered over 18,000 voluntee...