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Building on a Dream
On February 17th, the Huffington Post reported on success stories from youth leaders at East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)’s new facility on International Boulevard. The EOYDC’s Capital Campaign…
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Alameda County Moves to Protect Immigrants in Trump Administration’s Bullseye
On February 7th, the East Bay Times reported on Alameda County’s decision to allocate $1.5 million to provide legal and other services for immigrants, funded in part by a…
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Alameda County Leaders Rally for Immigrant Rights
On February 6th, the East Bay Times reported on nearly two dozen elected leaders, nonprofit organizations, immigrant advocacy groups, and religious leaders, who are backing an Alameda County measure…
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Oakland Council, SF Foundation Kickstart Immigrant Defense Network
On February 2nd, the Post News Group reported on The San Francisco Foundation and Oakland City Council’s commitment of funds to help establish a countywide rapid response network for…
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Sf Mayor Lee Stands Up to Trump, Says City Remains a Sanctuary
On January 25, 2017, SF Gate reported on San Francisco’s commitment to upholding its status as a sanctuary city, in spite of President Trump’s executive order to cut federal…
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Your Voice, Your Influence, and Your Heart in Service
Like many of you, I have felt waves of emotions during the past few months. Together, with my family and with foundation staff, I have taken time to reflect,…
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Donor Peer Learning: Where Do We Go From Here?
On December 6th, The San Francisco Foundation hosted a Donor Peer Learning Session at our office titled “2016 Election: Where Do We Go From Here?” At the session, donors…
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Hope — and Healing — Go Into Massive Redevelopment Effort
On January 5th, 2017, the Building Healthy Places Network’s Crosswalk Magazine reported on the intersection of healthcare and community, and HOPE SF’s efforts to encourage peer-led health improvement among…
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Oakland’s Black Churches Struggle as African Americans Leave
On January 1, 2017, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on how Oakland’s predominantly African-American churches are affected by the city’s changing demographics. “If your congregation is in Oakland, the…
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Inside Philanthropy: TSFF Named “Boldest Community Foundation” in Philanthropy Awards, 2016
On December 30, 2016, Inside Philanthropy awarded The San Francisco Foundation the title of Boldest Community Foundation in its 2016 Philanthropy Awards. “In a makeover that put it on…
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Strength in Numbers: The New Donor Funds Resisting Trump
On December 22, Inside Philanthropy reported on the rise of pooled donor funds meant to respond to threats facing a range of communities under a Trump administration, including The…
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Commentary: Bay Area’s Low-income Areas Feel the Pinch
On December 13, the East Bay Times reported The San Francisco Foundation CEO Fred Blackwell and Urban Habitat program director of land use and housing Tony Roshan Samara’s editorial…