Partnership for the Bay's Future

🚨 Calling the next generation of equity-driven leaders! 🚨 The San Francisco Foundation's Multicultural Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2027 cohort. This transformational, full-time, two-year program is designed for early-career professionals passionate about driving racial and economic equity in the Bay Area. Fellows gain hands-on experience in grantmaking, strategy development, stakeholder convening, and policy research—all while navigating the civic, political, and economic landscape of the region. Application deadline: March 7, 2025 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gGbRdgbJ

✊🏾 Black History Month isn’t just about reflection—it’s about resistance. As we honor the legacy of Black leaders who fought for justice, we also recognize the urgent need to defend that progress. Today, we’re witnessing attempts to erase racial justice from policies, education, and government agencies—threatening the very history and equity we fight for. Housing justice is racial justice. From redlining to displacement, racist policies have shaped our housing system. That’s why we must continue working toward solutions that center Black leadership, community power, and equitable investment. This month, let’s not just celebrate history—let’s take action to ensure it isn’t rewritten. #BlackHistoryMonth #HousingJustice

🏡 The housing crisis demands bold, equity-driven solutions. Join us and SPUR on Feb 6, for a powerful discussion on how PBF’s model is driving real impact—financing 4,700+ homes and passing 13 equity-centered policies across the Bay Area. This panel will break down how community-led policymaking + strategic investment create lasting, scalable change. Don’t miss out on insights you can bring to your own work! 🔗 RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/grBB4xWy

What does it take to advance equitable housing policy in the Bay Area? The evaluation report for PBF's second cohort of the Policy Fund dives deep into this question, sharing valuable insights from 11 teams that worked to address displacement, preserve affordable housing, and empower communities. The Policy Fund bridges local government efforts with community advocacy, fostering trust and collaboration to develop policies responsive to the communities' needs. Discover detailed case studies, creative funding strategies and lessons learned from real-world government-community collaborations. This report is a practical guide, offering actionable insights for policymakers, community advocates and housing practitioners. Download it today and find out out how the Policy Fund is reshaping housing policy in the Bay Area: https://lnkd.in/gyb5uGsT

Our partner, the City of Richmond, California, is hiring a Housing Programs Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by supporting affordable housing initiatives. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gy5zcw2u

Bold action is needed to address the housing crisis. Join us and SPUR on Feb 6 for a deep dive into our innovative model that has financed over 4,700 homes and passed 13 equity-centered housing policies in the Bay Area. Learn how pairing community-driven policymaking with strategic investments creates scalable, durable solutions to housing inequity. This panel will explore real-world outcomes, lessons learned, and practical strategies you can apply in your own community. https://lnkd.in/g2TXXnQA

This is an incredible milestone for housing justice in South Berkeley! The purchase of this property as permanently affordable, community-controlled housing was made possible in part through a PBF loan, empowering resident advocacy and strategic partnerships to prevent displacement. PBF is proud to support transformative efforts like these that center community leadership and fight for equitable housing solutions in the Bay Area.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the third cohort of the Policy Fund, awarding $7 million to 10 local governments and their community-based organization partners. This new round of funding builds on the success of previous cohorts, driving equity-centered policies to protect renters, promote community stability, and expand access to affordable housing. This cohort will focus on ambitious and innovative themes like tenant protections, the intersectionality of housing justice with environmental justice and public health, and unlocking alternative funding sources. By equipping grantees with the tools to address political challenges and foster inclusive collaboration, we're laying the groundwork for bold and equitable housing solutions with the power to inspire change regionally and beyond.

PBF is proud to have supported the newly launched San Mateo ADU Resource Center! This online hub makes it easier to navigate the ADU development process, from design ideas and tools to permitting and financing support. Visit smcadu.org and start building a better future today!

After five years of advancing equitable affordable housing solutions, we are thrilled to share our newly released PBF Playbook. This comprehensive guide distills the lessons, strategies, and innovations that have driven the success of PBF—producing and preserving thousands of affordable homes and passing numerous policies. Designed to help other regions replicate PBF’s success, the Playbook offers adaptable tools for creating impactful, community-centered housing solutions. What’s Inside the Playbook: 🤝 Learn how to build strong cross-sector partnerships, align shared goals, and embed equity at the core of your housing initiative. 🏛 Discover how PBF's Policy Fund forged partnerships between local governments and communities to pass innovative housing policies, ensuring that those hardest hit by the housing crisis are at the center of policymaking. 🏬 See how PBF's Family of Loan Funds raised and deployed over $440 million to produce and preserve 4,700 affordable homes across the Bay Area. ✊ Explore how to create an ecosystem for systemic change through increasing capacity, aligning efforts for collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Download the Playbook today and explore how these strategies can help your community address its unique housing challenges. Together, we can create a more just, inclusive, and affordable future for all. baysfuture.org/playbook/ Thanks to all helped get this across the finish line: Aysha Pamukcu, Ella Zimbalist, Jordan Shapiro, Elisa Orona, Kristy Wang, Vu-Bang Nguyen, Bowen Close, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Elizabeth Wampler, Asha Rao, Evita Chávez, Cindy Wu, San Francisco Foundation, Community Planning Collaborative and LISC Bay Area. #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing #HousingEquity #HousingIsAHumanRight