We are heartened by the quick action by the Biden-Harris team on so many pressing issues. And we continue to be inspired by the poetry of 22-year-old Amanda Gorman. She calls us "to see the light, be the light." Watch her at the inauguration. And check out the SF Public Library's wonderful activities and reading selections recognizing Black History - "It's more than a month."

All we seem to think about these days is when and how will we get our vaccine shots.

THE FACTS: If you're still nervous about getting it, here's a Q&A handout you can download.

THE LOCATIONS: All SF health providers are giving vaccines as they're available at their sites and special locations. Appointments are required, so schedule one through your health plan. Bla. Or sign up on the City's notification system here.

From the beginning, CLC has know that older adults and people with disabilities have a lot in common. This is certainly true of risk for serious illness or death from COVID. Read this compelling article by Howard Chambers about the urgency of vaccines for people with disabilities. Call the Governor Governor Gavin Newsom at 916-445-2841 or click here  to email him.

A $25 cash card could be yours! Have a favorite non-profit who could use some extra help? Or know an older adult or person with a disability who wants to work part-time for a little extra money?  Refer them to us. If we make a match, we’ll send you a $25 card as a “thank you.” For more info,contact sfreserve@sfcommunityliving.org or 415-821-1003, ext. 110. And read about how ageism impacts older adults and employment.

A recent article in the Bay Area Reporter features a number of efforts to reduce isolation among LGBTQ seniors, including efforts by Openhouse and the SF ReServe Program. SF ReServe Partner Coordinator, Larry Nelson, and others discuss the multiple layers to the challenge of senior isolation.

And here is what you can do! If you are LGBTQ, 50+ and live in San Francisco, please help make change by filling out this survey. The survey link is: http://lgbtqseniorsurvey.com. If someone would prefer to complete the survey by phone, they can call and leave a message at 415-935-3978.

SF Paratransit’s discounted Essential Trip Card helps provide taxi rides for San Franciscans 65 or older, living with a disability, or with health conditions or mobility challenges. On a limited basis, CLC is also offering subsidies to provide neighbors with $60 of free rides per month. To see if you qualify, contact Cathy DeLuca at cathy@sfcommunityliving.org or call 415-638-9183. AND visit our CLC Website for a list and map of New Muni Services Increases.

You may be entitled to the second round of stimulus money (and you can still claim if you didn't receive but should have received Round 1). Learn who is eligible and ways to claim your stimulus check in this AARP article. And watch your mail carefully, as many stimulus payments this time will come as a Visa debit card in the mail. Don't toss it thinking it's a credit card offer.