Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

REMINDER: If you are a San Francisco resident experiencing homelessness, you can still vote! With just one week until #electionday, San Francisco Public Press released this resource guide for voters who are unhoused, yet still want to make their voices heard! Find the resource guide here: https://loom.ly/j0Kg5Ys Although the period for formal registration has passed, you can still register and vote with a provisional ballot in person on Election Day, Nov. 5, at City Hall! Help spread the word and #GetOutTheVote!

October is #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth and ECS is excited to share the incredible work of South of Market Community Action Network(SOMCAN). The official 2024 theme for Filipino American History Month is: “Struggle, Resistance, Solidarity, and Resilience,” in recognition of the various ways in which the Filipino community has overcome historical injustices in pursuit of a better future. SOMCAN exemplifies the spirit of this month. In direct response to the increasing threats of gentrification and displacement against the SOMA community, SOMCAN was formed in 2000 by community leaders from youth, senior, veteran, Filipino, and housing organizations. SOMCAN acts to educate, organize, and mobilize the neighborhood to help them thrive in SOMA and San Francisco. We are incredibly grateful for their advocacy and efforts to champion the rights of community members. The Filipino community is central to the heart of San Francisco, and SOMCAN’s efforts to empower and uplift the voices of immigrants, people-of-color, and low-income communities will have a lasting impact on our neighborhoods. Thank you, SOMCAN, for your commitment to creating more equitable and brighter futures for our city and communities.

🏠 Housing Matters 🏠 Did you know that the City and its nonprofit partners fund and operate over 13,300 units of housing in San Francisco? This vital support creates safe spaces for families and individuals, ensuring everyone has a place to call home. ECS is proud to be one of the largest permanent supportive housing providers in the City. Out of 13,300 units, ECS provides almost 2,000 units of housing in San Francisco, playing a vital role in addressing homelessness. Check out our website to learn more about our housing and support services: https://loom.ly/9uoH19Y #SFNonprofitsWork #SocialSafetyNet

When we vote YES on Prop 5, we’re making it easier for working families to stay in our communities. Prop 5 provides the tools to build more middle-class and affordable housing while increasing renters’ and first-time homebuyers’ assistance. Join us and learn more at YesOnProp5.org

🤝 Lifelines in Our Community 🤝 Nonprofits in SF aren’t just service providers; they’re our lifeline during socio-economic hardships. Their commitment to accountability ensures every resource counts! 💪 #SFNonprofitsWork #SocialSafetyNet

Happening tomorrow! How can the Bay Area solve homelessness in a comprehensive way? Find out on October 21st, 6:30pm, at Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for a FREE screening and Q&A of A Bigger Vision Films' new feature doc BEYOND THE BRIDGE: A Solution to Homelessness. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/j0mnNKI #BeyondtheBridge

In a recent story by Oneindia News, ECS resident Roberto Garcia talks about his experience being unhoused and his journey to finding housing through ECS services. Roberto's story is reflective of many others who have experienced homelessness. It touches on the systemic and even daily barriers people who are unhoused face in accessing resources. Now thriving in his own home at 1064 Mission, Roberto is excited to grow old in a safe and stable environment alongside his neighbors and friends. Check out the article below and help formerly chronically unhoused people like Roberto by donating. The article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gH7A37AB... Make a gift ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g99Sr7Ag

Nonprofit organizations are vital and improve the lives of our most vulnerable and underserved communities. As nonprofits continue to support our community each and everyday, find out below how you can support their work 👉 Donate! Whether it be clothing, food, or cash, your support is instrumental in helping nonprofits carry out their missions. 👉 Volunteer! Make a difference for people in need by helping nonprofits near you. Your support maximizes nonprofits’ impact! 👉 Use your voice! Be a part of the solution by speaking out in support of local initiatives and housing projects in your community, raising awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable communities with your neighbors and network, and voting for measures that address community needs such as Proposition 5, which will make it easier for local governments to approve local infrastructure improvements and housing.

We’re grateful for volunteers like Grace Hughes, who graciously donated her time to ensure formerly unhoused residents at 1251 South Eliseo Drive in Marin County are registered to vote! Expanding access to voter registration is crucial to fostering a more inclusive democracy. Are you registered to vote? Make sure to register before the deadline on October 21, 2024. More info at https://loom.ly/8H0_Gns

Huge shoutout to the team at ECS’ 1251 S. Eliseo Drive for organizing a health fair to connect formerly chronically unhoused residents in Larkspur with important community resources supporting their well-being. The stress of homelessness can have major consequences for one’s health and events like this play an instrumental role in breaking down barriers to care. The Health Fair, held last Monday, was the first of what will be a biannual event to reduce barriers to affordable, accessible health care, according to Kristin Ullom, Associate Director of Housing Services with Episcopal Community Services. Many thanks to our partners who helped make this event a success Ritter Center Mobile Clinic, Downtown Streets Team, United Way Bay Area, Marin County Parks and Recreation, OD Free Marin, and the Center for Domestic Peace Be sure to read about this exciting event in the Marin Independent Journal https://loom.ly/QBlcalo