CLC's newest Initiative,  SF ReServe, is matching part time jobs at community organizations with talented seniors and people with disabilities.

CLC's newest Initiative, SF ReServe, was one of the programs featured at the May 24th Work Matters! Forum. It  included an interactive program of speakers and panelists, resource tables, and hands-on help to sign-up for paid and volunteer opportunities to contribute. Special thanks to DAAS Dept. Director Cindy Kauffman (pictured above) and our new SF ReServe Director, Alicia Crawford (pictured right) helping someone sign up for SF Reserve. 

See all who participated and get more information and pictures on our Healthy Aging blog.  

Mark your calendar for the annual budget hearing at City Hall, June 19 starting at 10:00 in the Board of Supervisor Chambers.  

The Senior and Disability Budget Rally at City Hall was one more step in the process to fight for more support for seniors and adults with disabilities. While the Dignity Fund passed by the voters last November was a hopeful downpayment, the needs and number of San Franciscans at risk continues to grow. We know there is some good news in the budget - the $6 million in new funding in the Dignity Fund and a 2.5% cost of doing business increase for the City's non-profit contractors. The Dignity Fund Coalition continues to advocate for more funding for priority issues like home delivered meals, housing subsidies and targeted services in high need neighborhoods. The next meeting of the Dignity Fund Coalition will be Wednesday, June 28 from 2:30 to 4:30 at ILRC, 825 Howard. 

Learn more about their award-winning efforts on their Facebook page.

Or find out more about the activities planned for this month.

CLC's 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Volunteer Appreciation Event on May 6 was a lively, engaging afternoon. We honored 13 "good neighbors" for their volunteer efforts across the City. Janet Tom, pictured right with board member Jarmin Yeh in the background, was honored for her efforts at St. Francis Square cooperative in the Western Addition.  Meet all the honorees and more picture here. 

 

Curry Senior Center Gala honored Betty Traynor with the Vera Haile Award for her extensive community service. Betty is the board president of Senior and Disability Action, a long-time leader in efforts with the City's parks, 

especially in the Tenderloin, and active with the Older 

Women's League and a host of other organizations. Betty also works with CLC as a Community Connector for St. Francis Square. Betty was joined by SDA Executive Director Jessica Lehman (pictured with Betty above left) along with a group of friends and supporters (pictured right). 

 

Laguna Honda Computer Club's Digital Art Show is on tour after an initial show at LHH. You can see it on the lower level of the Main Library near the Poet's Cafe. The show will be on display into August. Special thanks to Molly Hankwitz and Liz Dunlap for helping organize and to artists Liz, Paul Hendrickson, Linda Reaves, and Jennifer Walsh.  Learn more from the article on the SF Tech Council blog by Judy Goddess. 

One of the presentations during Digital Inclusion Week was a new online Portal to identify affordable housing possibilities in San Francisco - including open waiting lists and up-coming lotteries. See what is available now and then sign up for new listings when they are posted.  Learn More at DAHLIA. 

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 28 for a return engagement at the Marine's Memorial Hotel for the annual Norma Satten Award event.  This year's event will honor community leader and former SF Supervisor Eric Mar.  

Sponsorship opportunities are available.  

If you are interested, you can download a sponsor form here or call 415-821-1003.