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Philanthropic Leaders Call to Uphold American Democracy During Tense Election
San Francisco Foundation CEO Fred Blackwell joined philanthropic leaders across the United States to call on our elected officials, media, and all members of our civil society to ensure…
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Faith Communities Across CA Back Prop 15, a Moral Call for Equity and Fairness
Contact: Ling Woo Liu, lliu[at]sff.org Oct. 23, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 2020 has been one of the most difficult years of our lives. So many of us have…
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Philanthropy Can Build Power and Bolster Democracy
We recently held our second donor dialogue – this one on race and democracy in America. If you couldn’t attend—or if you want to revisit any part of the…
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2020 Voter Guide: State and Local Propositions
This is a defining moment for California. Our communities are facing unprecedented crises with a pandemic, economic recession, and continued racial inequality. And on our ballots this November are…
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California Takes Historic Step Toward Debt Free Justice
Did you know that for decades, Californians have had to pay a fee when they are arrested and fingerprinted, and another fee when they are booked into jail? While…
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Democracy on the Brink: Coming Together to Reimagine our Grand Experiment
We are at a moment of reckoning around race and power that could change our society forever. The question now is whether we will change for the better or…
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Combating Anti-Blackness in the South Asian Community
Dr. L.B. Williams and Haleema Bharoocha have two things in common: helping communities center Blackness — and weightlifting. Both say that the latter activity helps them in their community…
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How San Francisco Workers Organized During a Pandemic
When the pandemic hit last year, the fear amongst workers in San Francisco was palpable. They were afraid of losing their jobs, not having income to pay their bills,…
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Investing in Community: The Story of Tin Shing Printing
In 1988, Ming Luk wanted to start a printing business in San Francisco’s Chinatown to support his young family. He had experience – he had worked in the printing…
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Power Grantmaking
Ensuring residents have a strong political voice and can shape the decisions that affect their lives and communities. Making sure that every voice is heard is an essential component…
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Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Communication Strategy
This is an excerpt from Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group (REPG) “Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Communication Strategy” Paper Series published in September 2021 and profiles eight…
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Civic Leadership to Build an Equitable Bay Area
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for a future where all people have jobs that come with fair wages and benefits, a future where everyone has a safe…