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Dignity Fund Coalition Forum with Mayor Breed
The
Dignity Fund Coalition hosted a Candidates Forum last spring with Mayoral candidates and invited the person elected to join us for a conversation.
That conversation will take place on Friday, January 11.
You can participate by watching the Forum
via
livestream on your computer in real time or on SF Gov TV at a later time. Click this link to find the site and be ready to return January 11 at
1:30 p.m.
More information about the event and how to be a member at the
Dignity Fund Coalition website
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Hunger Is Growing Reality in SF
Over the past 5 years, Food Insecurity has only gotten worse in SF, according to a
200-page report
released by the City's Food Security Task Force in December. The City has increased spending on nutrition programs, yet the extra meals and groceries are still not enough to meet the needs of the estimated 227,000 San Franciscans who are at high risk of food insecurity.
Chronicling statistics district by district, the report finds food insecurity especially acute among pregnant women, low-income families with children, seniors, people with disabilities and those in insecure housing. The report was featured in a
recent Chronicle article.
Find more info and access report here
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Time to Speak Your Mind About the City's Future
Three City departments, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the Planning Department are convening "A Conversation on Housing and Community Development" on
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Balboa High, 1000 Cayuga. Focus will be on
affordable housing, community development, workforce development, protecting diverse and vulnerable populations
as the City changes.
This is an opportunity for all San Franciscans, but especially residents of Supervisorial District 11, to share their opinions and experiences related to housing and social service needs, barriers to fair housing, and improving housing affordability. Get more information about similar events in other neighborhoods. Other January events include the Tenderloin, January 16 and Western Addition, January 31 both from 5:30 to 7:30.
Attached are flyers for this event in
English
,
Spanish and
Chinese. They will provide food, child watch and Spanish and Cantonese interpretation at the event.
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Public Charge Challenges Immigrant Families
CLC and others in San Francisco were more among the
more than 210,000 comments received on Trump's proposed "public charge" rule change. This change would drastically limit access to programs that support health, nutrition and economic stability. The massive number of comments should slow down the adoption of the rule change and support legal action if need. If you submitted comments, Thanks! Follow the
Alliance for Justice for updates.
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Supervisor Yee's Office Seeks Senior Volunteer
District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee is looking for experienced older adults or retired professionals to volunteer in his City Hall office.
This internship is a great opportunity to work in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a local elected official's office. Supervisor Yee's priorities are pedestria
n safety, early childhood education and senior services. Job duties will include office and event management, research, writing, community outreach
and
advocacy, social media and messaging.
They are
especially looking for a candidate with strong written and verbal communications, critical thinking and analytical skills, ability to provide excellent customer service, and to work well independently and on teams. Social media skills are strongly desired.
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Upcoming Events & Activities
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CLC Computer Lab - Something for Everyone
Interested in preserving pictures and documents?
Bring
your photos, post
cards, letters and
other keepsakes and we can help you save
digital copies that
you can share,
store, and more - for free! Stop by on
Wed. Jan 9 or Jan 23 from 10:00 to Noon
for free help.
Looking for work? Get help uploading job applications and filling in online applications.
Want to learn about the Digital Passport to Learning program?
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Computer Classes Return to the Bayview Library
Chester Williams and Jerry Mixon will again be leading computer classes for adults and seniors at the Bayview branch of the Library on
Tuesdays and Thursdays (Jan. 8 through Feb. 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 (except Jan. 24 and Feb 7). Focus will be on computer basics, basic email, word processing, and using the internet. Call 415-355-5757 to register for these FREE classes.
Download flyer here.
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SF ReServe Offers An Antidote to Ageism
Last month's session on dealing with Ageism in the search for work (facilitated by Diane Krantz) was a big success. The next workshops are scheduled for early February to learn about the SF Reserve Program and other job training and placement programs.
For more information on jobs or partnership opportunities, stop by our office at 1663 Mission Mon, Tues, or Wed between Noon and 3:00 or contact Alicia at 415.821.1003 x114 or email
alicia@sfcommunityliving.org.
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Honor Leadership and Community on January 11
This year's Annual Event gives honor to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted at Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center at 650 Capitol Avenue on
Friday Jan. 11 from 12 to 2.
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The Black Fillmore Heritage Center at 1330 Fillmore Street is hosting a special event, with two seatings (12 to 2 and 3 to 5) of fabulous food prepared by the Verline Iris Culinary Academy with Chef Sharon Lee. For more information and to purchase a ticket, go to Eventbrite.
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CLC Highlights Community Networks
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Weaving Networks with Activities and Friendship
Our Community Connector programs build networks of neighbors and friends by coordinating a range of local activities and outreach for seniors and people with disabilities.
Cayuga Community Connectors
Cayuga neighbors set off for an adventure that included a visit to Grace Cathedral and the Ferry Building. They also put together a grand surprise celebration for Community Connector Patti Spaniak in honor of her landmark birthday. Upcoming: Memoir writing, chair yoga, Tai Chi, and so much more.
See Cayuga's calendar for upcoming events
at 2525 Alemany and other local sites. For more info, contact
patti@cayugaconnectors.org
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Upcoming January events:
January 10th - Friendship/Relationship workshop.
Learn how to strengthen and nurture your friendships and relationships at
11:45 am at Cornerstone Trinity Baptist Church,
480 Teresita Blvd.
View Miraloma's calendar
for the times of Always Active Exercise Classes. And Join Miraloma Connectors for another day of exercise and activities starting Wednesday, January 16 at the Miraloma Park Improvement Association Clubhouse! The Wednesday class will be 10:30-11:30 at 350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd. For info, contact Darlene at
darlene@sfcommunityliving.org
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Inner Sunset Community Connectors
This newest and rapidly growing network meets at St. Anne's of the Sunset on
Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 for exercise, followed by refreshments and other activities. Look what's coming:
Jan 14, 3:00 Chair Dance/Yoga with Dina Lisha.
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Senior Power January Meeting: "Safe House"
Guest speaker is
Mabel Brown, MSW, Environmental Health Branch, Dept ofPublic Health advises on avoiding mold, vermin & clutter in your living environment; compliance with SF Health & Safety.
Raffle prizes!
Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10:00 am
at Taraval Police Station,
2345 24th Ave (& Taraval)
Flyer here.
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Neighborhood Leaders Nominated for NEN Awards
The NEN Awards are San Francisco's way of honoring and celebrating the work of the residents and organizations who make our city an amazing place to live. Many residents and organizations make San Francisco a greener, cleaner and more innovative place to live, work, and visit. Join the Neighborhood Empowerment Network at the San Francisco's City Hall Rotunda on
February 6th from 6:00 to 9:30
to celebrate. RSVP here.
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Turkeys and Fixin's Fly to Those in Need
Good neighbors gathered around in the OMI and Bayview neighborhoods to deliver turkeys and fixings to those in needed - almost 1,300 household received
this
holiday blessing, which would not have been possible without the generous support
of the Glide Food Program.
Special
thanks - in the OMI, to Deb Glen and the CLC team, Patti Clement and Catholic Charities and all the organizations that help arranged delivery to 600 households in the neighborhood.
In the Bayview, thanks to the SF Health Department - Veronica Shepard, Tracy-Shaw Senigar, & Dr. Paula Jones; the CLC Team led by Chester Williams, Vernice Ross, Beverly
Taylor and Jerry Mixon, Having Pride UNITI, Dr. Emily Wade Thompson, Joseph Lee Recreation Center and the Bayview Opera Hous
e, and the Faith Based Coalition. And we stretched to meet the extra need, thanks again to A. Philip Randolph Institute and San Francisc
o Health Department for extra turkeys and Meals on Wheels for delivering turkeys to the delivery site.
See more pictures here
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CLC Vision and Hearing Program Spreads Joy
December holidays mark a special time for participants in the City's Adult Day Centers, when the CLC Vision and Hearing Initiative provides thousands of dollars of high- and low-tech devices to those in need. Program Coordinator Sherri Sawyer and CLC Operations Manager Peter Karpathakis organized the effort and made holiday deliveries, thanks to support from the Francis Goldsmith bequest to the United Way of the Bay Area.
Learn more here.
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About the Community Living Campaign
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The Community Living Campaign (CLC) works to bring community, joy,
learning, and health to seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco.
We seek to empower older people and adults with disabilities to come together, organize, and use their many skills and interests to reduce isolation and end economic and other barriers to aging in their own homes and neighborhoods.
Learn more.
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