Felton’s Bayview Site F: In Conversation with Bay Area Rapper Gunna Goes Global

In honor of Juneteenth, Felton’s Bayview Site F hosted San Francisco native Gunna Goes Global at a community event last week.

Since 2020, Site F has supported unhoused clients with housing by providing them a trailer to live in, complete with water, electricity, and food. Gunna joined Mr. Gilbert in touring the site and participated in a conversation about mental health, suicide awareness and prevention. 

Juneteenth is an important part of America's history and progress toward equality for all citizens, and Gunna Goes Global is committed to the people. 

"I'm the voice of the voiceless, representing people who many have seen, but few have heard."

— GUNNA GOES GLOBAL

In addition to the lively discussion, Bay Area barber and owner of LUXGROOM, Notch Taplett, gave residents at Site F haircuts and grooming services, giving them a new look that boosted their confidence and self-esteem.

Ombudsman: Advocates Who Give Voice to the Concerns of Long-Term Care Residents

Felton Institute’s San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is excited to debut its new video featuring their dedicated staff and volunteers and the residents they serve. The federally mandated program gives a voice to older adults in nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living facilities.

On June 7th, 2023, a special dinner was held at the Presidio Social Club to thank our Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteers. They were honored for their hard work and commitment to advocating for the well-being and rights of long-term care residents.

Highlights of the evening included the presentation of recognition awards, heartfelt toasts, good food, and meaningful conversations.

The night was filled with gratitude and deep appreciation. It was a memorable and uplifting event for everyone involved!

Take pride in history. Take pride in community.

June celebrates two events that shifted our country’s cultural footprint forever—both Juneteenth and Pride Month honor those who have made their communities stronger. While LGBTQIA+ individuals and Black Americans have their own unique histories—perseverance, strength, and pride connect them.

When you invest in Felton Institute, you are supporting programs that strengthen Black and LGBTQIA+ communities. Through programs that address discrepancies in behavioral health care for people of color and mental health education tailored specifically to LGBTQIA+ youth, Felton Institute is proud of our services that lift up community.