COMMUNITY CALENDAR: OCTOBER EDITION #584 Updated: 10/3/19

FALL/WINTER EXCLUSIVES This section includes: Holiday events and other seasonal key dates

WHO: Equality & Inclusion in Hospitality, Inc. WHAT: Fall 2019 Hospitality Initiative Training Program WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Deadline October 15th CONTACT: Sign up at www.eihi.org NOTES: Are you 24 or older and a San Francisco Resident interested in working in a San Francisco unionized hospitality establishment (hotels; restaurants; arenas; and convention centers)? Are you a “people person” interested in a career path with great benefits? Do you value excellent customer service? Are you interested in participating in a training program with an excellent track record in placing its graduates and provides a modest stipend to participants who complete the program milestones? If you are interested in exploring the possibility of being selected to participate in a hospitality training program that meets for 15 days over the course of 7 weeks.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Halloween Costume Swap WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Wednesday, October 23 1pm-2:30pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Has your child outgrown their Halloween costume but it still looks like new? Save the environment and your wallet at our Halloween Costume Swap! How it works: Bring clean, gently used costumes to the swap on October 23, or drop them off between Oct. 7 and 21 during library open hours. On Oct. 23, you are welcome to: Take a costume without donating, Donate a costume without taking one, Donate a costume AND take one. This is a Green Stacks event sponsored by the San Francisco Department of the Environment.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Decorate a Mini Pumpkin WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Saturday, October 26 2pm-3pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: All supplies provided, one pumpkin per family. Space is limited to 10 participants. WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Halloween Party 1

WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Sunday, October 27 2pm-4pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch is hosting a fun Halloween party! Enjoy crafts, games, treats, and face painting. Costumes are encouraged (there might be prizes )! … WHO: Non Plus Ultra WHAT: Terror Vault WHERE: San Francisco Mint, 88 5th Street WHEN: October 31st from 3pm-5pm CONTACT: www.intothedarksf.com NOTES: Join Non Plus Ultra at the spine-chillingly fun San Francisco this Halloween to Trick or Treat! Head over to the San Francisco Mint to journey through the vault on a candy gathering adventure. For children ages 5-12, parent or guardian supervision required. Terror Vault runs through November 10th.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Día de los Muertos Skull Magnets WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Friday, November 1 1pm-2pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating your own calaverita (skull) magnet at the library! This activity is appropriate for the entire family, but children younger than four (4) will need help from an adult. Space is limited to 25. Please call 415-355-5757 to register.

WHO: NOW Hunters Point WHAT: 6th Annual Harvest Festival WHERE: NOW Hunters Point WHEN: Saturday, November 2nd 1pm-4pm CONTACT: www.nowhunterspoint.org/harvest-festival-7/ NOTES: Saturday, November 2nd we will be back in action with fun + FREE entertainment for the entire family! Have you ever rubbed noses with a llama, petted a mini cow, or seen a tortoise dance? Now is your chance! This year will be the best yet, with a large petting zoo, pony rides, Aerial Acrobats, stilt walkers, bouncy house + more. Tell your friends and see you there.

WHO: Southeast Community Facility Commission WHAT: Welcome to Wellkanda - Health & Harvest Fair WHERE: 1800 Oakdale, Alex Pitcher Room WHEN: Saturday, November 9th 10am-2pm CONTACT/NOTES: The Southeast Community Facility Commission invites you to our 12th annual Health & Harvest Fair. Community members can receive free medical and dental screenings, learn about open enrollment, access free produce, and much more! Our theme this year is "Wellkanda". Highlighting both the importance of health in San Francisco's newly designated African-American Arts & Culture District. We look forward to seeing you there. This is a family friendly event, all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend. Register here to attend: Eventbrite Organizations interested in participating should complete the vendor application here: Vendor Application For questions please contact Larry Berry, Coordinator of Citizen Involvement, at [email protected] or 415-535-5232.

WHO: Assemblymember David Chiu WHAT: Fall 2019 Intern Program WHERE: Bay Area 2

WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT: https://a17.asmdc.org/article/district-office-internship NOTES: The California State Assembly District Office Internship Program offers high school and college students a unique opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a State Assembly office. The program exposes students to district office operations and the activities of a legislator’s work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database development and upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities. Interns will work closely with city and state agencies and may travel to Sacramento. While the internship is unpaid, Assemblymember David Chiu supports students requesting credit for their internship through their school or university. Schedules are flexible, but we request that interns commit a minimum of 10 hours per week.

WHO: Hunters Point Family WHAT: Youth After School Programs WHERE: See notes WHEN: All programs run Monday-Friday 2pm-7pm (sometimes vary depending on site) CONTACT/NOTES: Peacekeepers and Safe Haven Program, 2600 Arelious Walker (415) 822-2950, Crisis prevention, intervention and responses program that provides services to youth program ages varies between 10-22 for the families living in the Bayview Hunters Point. Gilman, Bill Walsh Way & Gilman Ave (415) 573-8449 - Assisting elementary youth with homework. Monday through Friday 2pm-6:30pm. Girls 2000, 788 Kirkwood Avenue (415) 824-3225, year-round afterschool program, serving girls in the Bayview/ Hunters Point Area. The program is a bustling haven where girls give and receive support as they overcome the complex challenges, they face in becoming self-fulfilled individuals, future leaders and role models in the community.

JOB AND INTERN OPPORTUNITIES This section includes: job readiness classes, employment, internships, stipend work

YOUTH (14-21) & TAY: Transitional Aged Youth (16-24)

WHO: First Exposures WHAT: Photography Mentorship WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Deadline to apply is October 5th CONTACT: https://www.firstexposures.org/post/become-a-mentee NOTES: First Exposures is an arts mentoring program, which offers free photography classes to young people in our community. Our mentees come to us through local schools, after-school programs and agencies working with youth from all areas in the city and Bay Area, including South of Market, Bayview, Tenderloin, Fillmore, and others. Our goal is to provide art education to underserved youth from a variety of backgrounds including those who come from families who could not otherwise afford photography classes, are in the foster care system, and/or who are underserved by the larger community in some way. Mentees are 11 - 18 years old and want to learn how to do photography with the help of a mentor. While learning how to make art, the mentees in First Exposures also develop academic and life skills. In First Exposures, mentees are provided with cameras and all needed materials, learn how to work in a darkroom or with digital photography, go on field trips, exhibit their artwork at the end of the semester, and spend time with creative, fun and supportive people of all ages.

WHO: Young Community Developers WHAT: Holiday Hustle Hiring Event WHERE/WHEN: October 16 “Get Ready Workshop” at YCD, 1715 Yosemite Avenue 10am-2pm | October 17 (Hiring Event) at CCSF Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street 1pm CONTACT: Kenneth or Keith 415-822-3491 NOTES: Seasonal and traditional hiring event. Need extra holiday money? Attend the YCD “Get Ready Workshop” to improve your resume, cover letter, interview skills and get assistance with professional attire. Increase your chances to be hired.

WHO: SF LGBT Center WHAT: Fall LGBTQ+ Career Fair WHERE: SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, SF WHEN: Friday, October 18 11am-5pm CONTACT: Registration required: www.sfcenter.org/EJM2019_CareerFair NOTES: The Fall LGBTQ+ Career Fair will include 20+ employer partners, a free head shot clinic, and one-on-one resume reviews. If you are a participant or employer partner with questions about the event please email Ashley Latham at [email protected] WHO: Hope SF WHAT: Hope SF Mayoral Fellowship WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Apply by Sunday, October 20th CONTACT: Submit your resume to Saidah Leatutufu [email protected] NOTES: In partnership with Opportunities for All, the Mayoral Fellowship is a work-based learning opportunity that seeks talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and who are motivated to repair and transform the lives and neighborhoods of underserved communities of color. Benefits: Present at local and national conferences, Competitive pay + benefits, Join the Mayor's Office team. Desired Qualifications: Individuals who will honor and learn from the stories and experiences of HOPE SF residents, community organizations, and cross-agency service providers, Knowledge of and Experience with HOPE SF/D10 Communities, Possession of a baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university, current or former HOPE SF resident preferred.

WHO: SFPUC’s Small Firm Advisory Committee WHAT: 6th Annual Women in Construction Expo WHERE: War Memorial-Veterans Building, The Green Room, 401 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor WHEN: Friday, November 1st 7am-2pm CONTACT/NOTES: The 6th Annual Women in Construction Expo will further our goals to empower women in the trades by providing tips on how to enter pre-apprenticeship programs, begin a career in the construction industry, promote skill-building, and navigate through the contract bidding process. The Women in Construction Expo is an educational and outreach event organized by the SFPUC’s Small Firm Advisory Committee. To review the full agenda and to save yourself a spot, click here. WHO: Skip WHAT: Variety of Job Openings WHERE: Bayview Warehouse WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: For more information and to apply, click here

NOTES: Skip has a variety of job openings at their warehouse in the Bayview. What Skip offers: -The satisfaction of delivering an amazing experience for millions of people, from complete strangers to your friends and family. -A culture built around putting the customer first, prioritizing dependability, safety, and transparency. -The opportunity to learn about and solve difficult technical challenges, such as fleet management for hundreds of thousands of light electric vehicles. -Personal, professional, and leadership growth at a fast-growing startup at its inflection point. -A cross-functional work environment that includes experts in diverse fields like government policy, hardware engineering, mobile and cloud software, supply chain logistics, and trust and safety. -For full time employees: Competitive salaries and benefits, including coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance

WHO: San Francisco Department of Public Works WHAT: High School Mentorship Program WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: Nosa Ikponmwonba 415-558-4522 [email protected] NOTES: San Francisco Public Works is seeking local high schools students from various San Francisco Unified Public High Schools, to provide in-house mentorship. San Francisco Public Works strives to create opportunities for local youth. Opportunities, that help to provide access to career explorations and workforce development for San Francisco’s youth, by connecting local high school students with mentors within San Francisco Public Works that will educate, train and motivate high school students to envision their full potential. Apply @ https://hsmentorship.apps.sfdpw.org

WHO: San Francisco Recreation and Parks WHAT: Now Hiring WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Continuous CONTACT/NOTES: Recreation Coordinator: responsible for coordinating the creation and delivery of enriching recreation programs and services through the Recs parks program, a mobile program that will include Drop-In and Drop-By Play, at a variety of sites throughout San Francisco. The Recreation Program Coordinator will coordinate the work of 3283 Recreation Specialists and other direct service providers and ensure that the outcomes of outreach efforts are aligned with the work performed by staff. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of administrative tasks including scheduling, program planning, data collection, program evaluation, quarterly reporting, and staff training. Recreation Specialist: responsible for creating, developing, delivering and supervising recreation programs and activities, services and events through the Recs park program, which will include Drop-In and Drop-By Play, at a variety of sites throughout San Francisco.

WHO: San Francisco International Airport WHAT: Employment Track Internship WHERE: San Francisco International Airport WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: https://www.flysfo.com/about-sfo/careers/internships NOTES: Increase your ability to obtain and retain a job. Candidates between ages 18-25 are encouraged to apply for this internship opportunity to gain on-the-job training. Interns are paid $20.41/hour and work up to 35 hours per week for eight months in one of the many Airport Commission office. Duties primarily include assisting with administrative or clerical tasks, but there are also positions that involve hands-on work experience and customer service.

WHO: YMCA 5

WHAT: TARC Case Manager WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Open Until Filled CONTACT: For more info & to apply, click here NOTES: The Case Manager will primarily support SFUSD students at Burton High School on site. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented professional who has excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. We seek a Case Manager who is knowledgeable about cultural and economic diversity and who will be able to work with neighborhood students and their families to build programming that is collaborative and inclusive of all participants. The candidate will interact, collaborate and partner with the community promoting program awareness as well as providing the best quality of service for students and families within the SFUSD Middle School and High School system.

WHO: MYEEP WHAT: Academic Mentor Program WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT: 415-202-7913 [email protected] NOTES: The Academic Mentor Program (AMP) is a branch of the Mayor Youth’s Employment and Education Program (MYEEP). • $18-$20 hourly • 20 hours a week • Provide tutoring for youth ages 14-18 • Facilitate weekly academic workshops • Keeping track of student’s grades • Create curriculum • Provide classroom management support

WHO: Homeless Youth Alliance WHAT: Outreach Counselor WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT: http://www.homelessyouthalliance.org/job-opportunities/ NOTES: The Outreach Counselor conducts street-based outreach and one-on-one case management sessions to youth experiencing homeless, runaway adolescents and young adults predominantly in the Haight Ashbury district. Many youth we work with are injection drug users and experience high levels of trauma. The OC promotes an understanding of the risks associated with homelessness, drug and alcohol use; including hepatitis, HIV and overdose. They build non-judgmental, supportive relationships with young people, guides them to appropriate referral resources, and advocates for their care. Most importantly the OC accepts youth exactly the way they are and allows them to set their own goals at their own pace.

24+ ADDITIONAL JOBS

WHO: City College of San Francisco WHAT: Management Assistant WHERE: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus WHEN: Deadline to apply October 8, 2019 CONTACT: https://jobs.ccsf.edu/postings/4311 NOTES: Under the direction of the Dean of Student Completion and Retention, the 1842 Management Assistant is responsible for the programs operations, coordination, and support services to veteran students; supports the mission and function of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and Veterans Educational Transition Services (VETS). Essential functions are managing/coordinating the daily operations of the offices, budgeting, evaluating and implementing policies and procedures, serving as a resource for information and processes

6 that support the academic success and retention of veteran students; conducting outreach, ally training workshops and other educational activities; making referrals; helping maintain the offices’ physical space. The 1842 Management Assistant also serves as a liaison between the faculty and staff, college departments, and outside agencies; fulfill student equity goals of closing the equity gap among veteran students, and facilitate educational access, success, retention, and graduation.

WHO: Open Door Legal WHAT: Now Hiring WHERE: Open Door Legal WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT: https://open-door-legal.breezy.hr/ NOTES: Two Frontline Coordinators (first point of contact with clients, provide reception); A Social Worker, especially one who speaks Cantonese; A Staff Housing Attorney; A Donor Relations Manager; A Community Affairs Associate

WHO: Horizons Unlimited WHAT: Now Hiring WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT/NOTES: Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc. (Horizons), established in 1965, is a community-based organization located in the Mission District, and offers substance use prevention, treatment, employment, mental health and gender specific services, for Latino and other youth of color, ages 12 to 26, and their families, residing in the Mission District and the city and county of San Francisco .Principal Substance Use Counselor; Females Against Violence, Senior Program Coordinator; Program Director, Treatment and Gender Specific Programs

WHO: The Center for Harm Reduction Therapy WHAT: Now Hiring WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Open until filled CONTACT: For more information contact Maurice Byrd [email protected] NOTES: Mobile Operations Coordinator: The MOC is responsible for keeping HRTC’s Mobile Program running well on a day to day basis, including, but not limited to management or co-management of the following: Fleet and equipment management and delivery to mobile sites; supplies ordering and inventory for the therapy vans and drop-in centers; mobile food program logistics, including food purchase, delivery, and preparation; and overseeing the work of food service volunteers and staff. Spanish Speaking Masters-level or higher psychotherapist: The therapist will work with a CHRT team and will partner with staff from several other agencies (including San Francisco Street Medicine, Hospitality House, and Syringe Access Services) to offer the very lowest threshold mental health (behavioral health) services in San Francisco.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES This section includes: volunteer opportunities in the Bayview and throughout the City

WHO: Habitat for Humanity WHAT: Neighborhood Revitalization Program – 2019 Schedule CONTACT: www.habitatgsf.org

NOTES: Standard Schedule: twice per month, 9am – 12pm on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays, January – October, Bayview parks. Custom Events: during the week, no set time. Rotated b/t Crocker Amazon, Minnie & Lovie Ward, and MacLaren parks. India Basin: Oct 12. Adam Rogers w/ community garden: Oct 19. Northridge: Oct 19. Quesada/Bridgeview: Oct 5, Oct 18, Nov 2. City of Dreams: Oct 19.

WHO: Zaccho Dance Theatre WHAT: Volunteer with Zaccho Dance Theatre’s Next Community Performance WHERE: Zaccho, 1777 Yosemite Avenue WHEN: October 3-6 CONTACT: If you are interested, email [email protected] with "Volunteering" in the subject line of the email. NOTES: Between me and the other world is a dynamic exploration of scholar and civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois' seminal work The Souls of Black Folk. In the performance installation, audiences are welcome to move around the space and view the performance from different vantage points. Performances will loop promptly every 30-minutes on the hour and half hour with performing artists alternating. Ushers will have the opportunity to view the performance while assisting guests to safely navigate the performance space.

WHO: Rebuilding Together San Francisco WHAT: Rebuild My Block Volunteer Opportunity WHERE: Florence Fang Community Garden (2 Diana St) WHEN: October 5th, October 12th, October 19th CONTACT: Zi Terrence-Smith ([email protected] | (415) 905-1611 ext 207) NOTES: Rebuild My Block needs you! Rebuild My Block is about neighbors helping neighbors and building strong communities. Join RTSF as we work together to bring free home safety repairs, street cleanups, and community space renovations to the Bayview. We are looking for volunteers for yardwork, cleaning, painting, as well as skilled volunteers (carpenters, plumbers, electricians) to help repair homes.

WHO: Reentry Council of the City and County of San Francisco WHAT: Voter Registration Outreach Day - Volunteers Needed! WHERE/WHEN: See notes CONTACT: For more information, contact Reentry Policy Planner Geoffrea Morris at 415-241-4241 or by email at [email protected] NOTES: Volunteers Needed! (Consider joining with a team of people from your office, department, club etc.) Sign up here: https://forms.gle/jW9Gj8iu69DSbjiS9 Everyone's Vote Matters! Event Details: October 10, 2019, 9 am - 1 pm: 9 am: TRAINING, Visitacion Valley Public Library, 201 Leland Avenue, 10 am: TRAVEL to designated outreach location (specifics shared at training), 11 am - 1 pm: REGISTER neighborhood voters

WHO: India Basin Neighborhood Association WHAT: 15th Annual Bay Day India Basin - Volunteers Needed! WHERE: India Basin Shoreline Park, Hunters Point Boulevard between Evans and Innes WHEN: Saturday, October 12th from 11am-2pm CONTACT/NOTES: Seeking volunteers for outreach and day-of event. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE. Fill out this very short survey to volunteer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYXB6MY This day of free, family, fun features kayak rides, BBQ lunch, climbing wall, Bookmobile, and more.

WHO: Rebuilding Together San Francisco WHAT: Rebuild My Block Bayview WHERE: Bayview San Francisco WHEN: October 12 & 19 8:30am-4:30pm CONTACT: For more information, contact Zi Terrence-Smith 415.905.1611 x207 [email protected] 8

NOTES: Join us as we work together to bring home safety repairs, street cleanups, and community space renovations to the Bayview. Rebuild My Block is about neighbors helping neighbors and building strong communities. Learn more by reaching out to our staff or attending an upcoming community meeting. Rebuilding Together San Francisco provides free home repairs for income qualified homeowners and renters. With 30 years of experience making these repairs, we believe that everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home and community.

WHO: San Francisco Recreation and Parks WHAT: Volunteer for Scaregrove WHERE: Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard) WHEN: Friday, October 25 from 3pm-9pm CONTACT/NOTES: With October around the corner, we are getting ready for Scaregrove on Friday, October 25 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.) Help us throw this spooky party by volunteering for our annual fall event! We have volunteer jobs ranging from face painting to costumed characters and more. For more information and to sign up, click here. To volunteer to be a haunted house actor, click here. Note that haunted house actors must be 15 years or older. WHO: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition WHAT: Community Repair Night WHERE: 141 Industrial St WHEN: Every Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm CONTACT: Jo-Anne Burgess - [email protected] NOTES: Come out to learn the basics of bike repair while we work on bikes that will be given away at our community events or bring your own bike in for some help with maintenance. Sign up here: https://sfbike.org/get-involved/volunteer/

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES This section includes: affordable housing, homeownership, homebuyer and credit education services

WHO: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development WHAT: Rental Opportunity WHERE: 1150 3rd Street WHEN: Application due 10/16/2019 CONTACT: See listing NOTES: Neighborhood: Mission Bay; New / Rerental: New; Unit size: 5 one-bedrooms, 30 two-bedrooms and 21 three-bedrooms; Rent: $1170 - $1749; Max income: Household must not exceed 60% of the Area Median Income for 2019; Lottery date: 11/6/2019

WHO: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development WHAT: Homeownership Opportunity WHERE: 29 Kiska Road WHEN: Application due 10/18/2019 CONTACT: See listing NOTES: Neighborhood: Bayview; New / Resale: Resale; Unit size: 2-bdrm (1271 sq. ft.); Sale price: $630,000; HOA dues: $475; Max income: Household must not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income for 2019; Open house: Saturday, 10/5 12pm-2pm

WHO: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development WHAT: Homeownership Opportunity WHERE: 901 Bayshore Blvd. WHEN: Application due 10/24/2019 CONTACT: See listing NOTES: Neighborhood: Bayview; Address: 901 Bayshore Blvd; New / Resale: New; Unit size: 1-bdrm (506-530 sq. ft.); Sale price: $196,842 - $240,449; HOA dues: $374 - $382; Max income: Household must not exceed 100% of the Area Median Income for 2019; Lottery date: 11/18/2019

WHO: SF Assessor Carmen Chu WHAT: Property Tax Savings Workshops WHERE: SF Public Library branch locations WHEN: See notes CONTACT: More info 415.554.7434 NOTES: Property Tax Savings is a free educational workshop for families and senior homeowners. The workshop will cover how your property taxes are calculated and share tax savings that you may be eligible as a homeowner in California. Who should attend: Current & prospective homeowners, Families & seniors. Merced Branch, 155 Winston Drive Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Portola Branch, 380 Bacon Street Saturday, October 12, 2019 1:00 - 2:00 pm

WHO: Rebuilding Together SF WHAT: Home & Facility Repair Opportunities WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Year-Round Services CONTACT: Louise Rice [email protected] (415) 905-1116 x206 NOTES: Submit Application via Fax at (415) 905-1610 or Email [email protected]. Interested San Francisco Homeowners and Renters (Home Repair Opportunities) Home Repair Application | Interested San Francisco Nonprofit Partners & Community Spaces (Facility Repair Opportunities) Nonprofit Partner & Community Space Application

WHO: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission WHAT: Plumbing Fixture Replacement Program (PREP) WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: https://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=1092 NOTES: Do You Qualify For A Free Toilet? Through our PREP, we're offering free toilets for residential account holders-it even comes with a free installation! To qualify, your existing toilet must use at least 3.5 gallons per flush & have no unusual plumbing or site conditions.

WHO: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission WHAT: 3 Simple Steps - Water Bill Assistance WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: More info here NOTES: CAP applicants and re-enrollments are encouraged to participate in a free water conservation home evaluation. Our Water-Wise Evaluation program is facilitated by a trained water conservation specialist and can lower your bill even more! Each ‘site-specific’ visit will provide free showerheads and faucet aerators, if needed, help detect costly plumbing leaks and show you ways to conserve our great drinking water.

COMMUNITY BUILDING This section includes: meetings, events, forums, town halls, & beautification projects

WHO: Zaccho Dance Theater WHAT: Between me and the other world WHERE: Zaccho Dance Theater, 1777 Yosemite Avenue WHEN: Preview Benefit Performance Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tickets $150 | Free Community Performances Friday, October 4, 2019 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, October 5-6, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CONTACT: Register NOTES: Between me and the other world is a dynamic exploration of scholar and civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois' seminal work The Souls of Black Folk. This performance installation has been created in collaboration with composer Anthony Brown, media artist David Szlasa, and scenic designer Sean Riley, and performing artists Frankie Lee III, Lydia Clinton, Clarissa Dyas, and Delvis Friñon. Together, these collaborators have created an immersive environment that evokes the identity duality or double consciousness described by DuBois. In the performance installation, audiences are welcome to move around the space and view the performance from different vantage points. Performances will loop promptly every 30-minutes on the hour and half hour with performing artists alternating. Audiences may stay for as many performance loops as they like.

WHO: Imprint City WHAT: BayviewLIVE Harvest Festival - Vendors Needed! WHERE: 1439 Egbert Avenue, San Francisco WHEN: Deadline for application submission: Friday, October 4th CONTACT: Apply here NOTES: On Saturday, October 26th from Noon to 7:00 p.m., Imprint.City will produce the 4th annual BayviewLIVE Festival, the only festival in San Francisco solely dedicated urban music and art. This is a special year for the festival because it is the first year the Bayview Hunters Point has just been designated as San Francisco’s African American Arts and Cultural District.

WHO: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center WHAT: Calling All Bayview Vendors WHERE: Bayview WHEN: Deadline to apply: 10/7, event date 11/9 10am-6pm CONTACT: For more information or to apply email [email protected] or call 415-430-6419 NOTES: Calling all Bayview Vendors! Promote your business and sell your products at Bayview Business Day. WHO: San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commision & Office of Supervisor Shamann Walton WHAT: District 10 Special Hearing WHERE: Visitacion Valley Branch Library, 201 Leland Avenue WHEN: Monday, October 7th 5:30pm-7:30pm CONTACT: For more information, visit bit.ly/ircd10meeting NOTES: San Francisco District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton and the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission invite you to a special neighborhood meeting about the impact of federal policies on SF families, how we can make sure District 10 residents get counted in the 2020 Census, and how to improve the quality of life of all our residents. Members of the public and impacted individuals are encouraged to attend. This is not

11 a SFPL sponsored program. All meetings are wheelchair accessible and open to the public. Interpretation available upon request.

WHO: Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development WHAT: Neighborhood Strategy Review and Discussion WHERE: BMAGIC, 1275 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 201 WHEN: Thursday, October 10th 12pm-1pm CONTACT: Pierre Stroud [email protected] 415-701-5588, RSVP HERE NOTES: This is an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on MOHCD's neighborhood-specific strategies for Bayview Hunters Point over the next five year (2020-25). The department recently completed a massive citywide community engagement process to gather information from residents and other stakeholders. In addition to citywide strategies, the department is also preparing specific neighborhood strategies for its six federally designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA), one of which is the Bayview. This designation allows the department to focus more federal resources and investments in the neighborhood. These neighborhood strategies will inform our funding decisions for the department’s current 2020-25 RFP, which will allocate roughly $40 million per year citywide. We look forward to getting valuable community stakeholder input on these strategies and incorporating that feedback in the final strategies. Pizza will be provided!

WHO: Quesada Garden WHAT: Quesada Ave. Block Party WHERE: Quesada Ave. (Between 3rd St. & Newhall St., 94124) WHEN: Sat., Oct. 12, 2019 CONTACT: Mary McClure 45-225-6629 NOTES: fun family activities, food & music. WHO: India Basin Neighborhood Association WHAT: 15th Annual Bay Day India Basin WHERE: India Basin Shoreline Park, Hunters Point Boulevard between Evans and Innes WHEN: Saturday, October 12th from 11am-2pm NOTES: SAVE THE DATE! Our 15th Annual Bay Day India Basin is Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11 am to 2 pm. India Basin Shoreline Park, Hunters Point Boulevard between Evans and Innes. This day of free, family, fun features kayak rides, BBQ lunch, climbing wall, Bookmobile, and more. The event is made possible by India Basin Neighborhood Association, America True, Kayaks Unlimited, CEMEX, Recology, the Recreation and Parks Department, and community volunteers!

WHO: SFLGBT Center WHAT: Queer Street Market Place WHERE: SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street WHEN: October 12th 11am-4pm CONTACT: Register here NOTES: Queer Street Marketplace at the SF LGBT Center showcases LGBTQIA run small businesses in a community-driven environment. On the day of the event, we will transform the first and second floor of the SF LGBT Center into a bustling marketplace where people can shop, enjoy food, music, and arts. The Queer Street Marketplace will start at 11 am and run to 4 pm. The small business workshops will start at 11:30 am and run to 4:30 pm.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Aquabeads WHERE: Bayview Branch Library 12

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Create amazing bead art with small, colorful beads that magically stay together with just a mist of water. Design unique creations to collect or give as gifts. Space is limited.

WHO: California State Parks WHAT: Candlestick Bioblitz WHERE: Candlestick Point State Recreation Area main parking lot WHEN: Saturday, October 19th 9:30am-1pm CONTACT: More info & registration bit.ly/candlestickbioblitz NOTES: We’ll split into groups to explore the park and investigate its biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app, become a citizen scientist and learn more about nature in the city. Curiosity is mandatory, but a science background is not! All ages welcome! Bring: a camera or smartphone (with the app iNaturalist downloaded if possible). Stay for the free community BBQ afterwards!

WHO: Lady Blue, Terry Taylor, I.T. Bookman Community Center, and San Francisco Recreation and Parks WHAT: Choose Peace Stop Violence WHERE: Minnie & Lovie Park, 650 Capitol Avenue WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 12pm-5pm NOTES: Free food, motivational speakers, live performances & kids activities: arts & crafts and face painting.

WHO: Inneract Project WHAT: 15th Year Celebration WHERE: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero WHEN: Saturday, October 19th 5pm-8pm CONTACT: Purchase tickets here NOTES: For our end of year benefit event, we are focusing on & celebrating 15 years of work—a retrospective of where IP started, where we are now and where we plan to go. The evening will be a chance to celebrate, unite change-makers, and will provide the opportunity to make a genuine commitment to design education as well as the path towards inclusion and representation. We hope you will join us to celebrate this major milestone in our quest for more diversity in design and to ensure a bright future for Inneract Project and the communities we serve.

WHO: Service Providers Working Group WHAT: Service Providers Working Group 2019 Retreat WHERE: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Don Fisher Clubhouse WHEN: Wednesday October 23, 2019 from 10 AM - 4 PM CONTACT: Register Here NOTES: Program Managers/Coordinators and Directors that are interested in advocacy or involved in citywide coalitions. Recommended for experienced staff with a firm understanding of challenges faced by service providers. To identify common challenges among youth service providers and align policy/advocacy priorities for FY19-20.

WHO: Service Providers Working Group WHAT: San Francisco Unified School District Community Partnership Orientation WHERE: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Don Fisher Clubhouse WHEN: Friday, October 25th from 8:45am-1:45pm CONTACT: Register Here NOTES: Presentations and breakout sessions from key speakers representing various departments within SFUSD and community-based organizations, participants will deepen their understanding of how to partner

13 with key colleagues, navigate SFUSD services, and best support the students that they work with at their respective sites. Program staff and managers who work in SFUSD schools. Recommended for staff newer to working with SFUSD.

WHO: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy WHAT: Alcatraz Junior Ranger Day WHERE: Alcatraz Island WHEN: Register by October 26th, Event is November 2, 2019 CONTACT: Moira 415-642-8017 [email protected] NOTES: A special day for you and your kids! This FREE event is for families with children. Tickets are limited, please RSVP. Final details will be sent once your spot in confirmed.

WHO: Imprint.City WHAT: 2019 BayviewLIVE Festival WHERE: 1439 Egbert Avenue WHEN: Saturday, October 26 12pm-7pm CONTACT: Register for this FREE event here NOTES: On Saturday, October 26th from Noon to 7:00 p.m., Imprint.City will produce the 4th annual BayviewLIVE Festival, the only festival in San Francisco solely dedicated urban artists. This is a special year for the festival because it is the first year the Bayview Hunters Point has just been designated as San Francisco’s African American Arts and Cultural District. In celebration of this milestone, Imprint City has secured hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes to perform for BayviewLIVE: Uproar.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: DIY Make Your Own Stickers WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Thursday, November 07, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Drop by Bayview to make your own custom stickers. Cut them out and give them to your friends!

WHO: Department of Children, Youth and Their Families WHAT: District 10 Family Summit WHERE: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street WHEN: Saturday, November 9th 1pm-3pm CONTACT: More info here NOTES: DCYF is hosting a Family Summit near you! You’re invited to share your personal stories, perspectives and experiences to help make San Francisco a great place to grow up. The We Are The City Family Summits are places for San Francisco youth and families to make their voices heard. What you share will play a critical role in our five year planning process, ultimately guiding how the City will invest in programs and services for young people (ages 0-24). Food, childcare, interpretation & family fun will be provided. All Family Summits are open to all San Francisco residents.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Rock Painting WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Monday, November 18 4pm-5pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Come join us at Bayview for some rock painting therapy, Painting rocks is much easier than it looks and it's quite addicting once you get started!

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Danza Azteca Mixcoatl Anahuac WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Saturday, November 23 1:30pm-2:30pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Danza Azteca Mixcoatl Anahuac is a group of traditional Aztec dancers from the Valley of Tenochtitlan in Mexico. They have long been established in the Mission District and are keeping the tradition of the dance alive by passing it on to newer generations.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: Make Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Wednesday, November 27 2:30pm-4pm CONTACT/NOTES: Learn how to make authentic Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. Attendees will get an opportunity to make their very own rolls! Space is limited. To register, email [email protected] or call 415-355-5757.

WHO: San Francisco Girls Chorus & Bayview Opera House WHAT: 2019-2020 Chorus Program WHERE: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street WHEN: Program runs September 2019 - May 2020 - apply now CONTACT/NOTES: The GRAMMY award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus, in partnership with the Bayview Opera House provides young singers with the opportunity to develop their voices and musicianship in an exciting, positive, age-appropriate atmosphere. Financial assistance and full scholarships available. All singers will be welcomed regardless of ability to pay. Classes include ear training, sight singing, and beginning vocal technique. Singing in a chorus builds self-confidence, listening & memory skills, communication skills, and teamwork while having fun with music. Prep Chorus (for singers ages 4–5): Tuesdays from 4-4:45 p.m. For more information and to register for Prep Chorus, please visit: www.sfgirlschorus.org/prep-chorus | Chorus Essentials (for singers ages 6–10): Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information and to register for Chorus Essentials, please visit: www.sfgirlschorus.org/chorus-essentials

COMMUNITY EDUCATION This section includes: presentations, workshops, trainings, classes, study groups and clubs

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: 100% College Prep Sisterhood Book Club WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Every Tuesday Now-December 3, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Join 100% College Prep for our weekly book club at Bayview Branch Library. Our goals are to raise reading scores and build a sisterhood with the youth in the community. The book club will be held every Tuesday, starting September 3, 2019 - December 3, 2019. Light snacks and refreshments will be served! For girls ages 7 - 18. For more information or to register, please email [email protected] or call 415-355-5757.

WHO: Root & Rebound

WHAT: Free Reentry Legal Clinic WHERE: Laney College Forum, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland WHEN: Wednesday, October 9th 4pm-6:30pm CONTACT: Online at bit.ly/OctA2JReg or by calling (510) 279-4662 NOTES: Are you facing barriers because of a criminal record? Meet 1-on-1 with a lawyer to learn about your legal rights with an arrest or conviction record! At the clinic, we will be providing free record-cleaning services and legal information about navigating barriers because of your record related to employment, occupational licensing, housing, public benefits, family & children, immigration, parole & probation, and more!

WHO: SFPUC WHAT: Community Workforce Orientation for SFPUC Southeast Major Projects WHERE: Southeast Community Facility, Alex L. Pitcher, Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale WHEN: Wednesday, October 9th at 11am CONTACT: 415.467.8404 [email protected] sfwater.org NOTES: Are you a Journeyman, Apprentice or interested in getting into the trades? Please join us. Community workforce orientation for SFPUC Southeast major projects: project overview and opportunities, scheduling information, work readiness service, barrier removal services (tools support, DMV, trade information).

WHO: Huckleberry Youth Programs WHAT: Parent’s Turn - A Free Skill Building & Support Space WHERE: Willie Brown M.S, 2055 Silver Avenue WHEN: Sign up by Friday, October 11th. Workshop is on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm CONTACT: Samatha Adame 415-437-2500 or 415-745-0100 NOTES: An opportunity to support each other & discuss parenting successes and challenges. We will focus on self-care practices, identify some challenging behaviors & how to best address them. For parents of youth ages 11-17. $25 gift card for first 10 sign-ups! Dinner & child care provided.

WHO: SF Dept. of Public Health WHAT: Listening Session on African American Mental Health Service Needs WHERE: Joe Lee Recreation Center, 1395 Mendell, SF 94124 WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 12noon-1pm. CONTACT: Josephine Ayankoya, [email protected] NOTES: The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) team of the San Francisco Department of Public Health is launching a series of Community Program Planning (CPP) Process meetings and we want to hear from you! Each year, MHSA hosts CPPs meetings to collect community input on MHSA programs and unmet mental health needs. MHSA will host a CPP meeting before the BMAGIC meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 scheduled from 12 noon.to 1 P.M. The flyer for the BMAGIC CPP meeting is attached and embedded below. We look forward to hearing your input! We will have refreshments, please RSVP here so we can have an accurate count for refreshment planning.

WHO: Bayview YMCA Family Resource Center WHAT: Positive Parenting Education Class WHERE: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street WHEN: Cycle of sessions: October 15 - December 17, 2019 from 5:45pm-7:30pm every Tuesday CONTACT: For enrollment contact Yaa Enin or Anastasia Gordon 415-822-3404 NOTES: This is a 12-week parenting program for parents and caregivers who have children between the ages 2 -12 years. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as child watch services. There will be a $25.00 gift card incentive upon successful completion of the parenting class. First session is mandatory.

WHO: Bayview Opera House in partnership with Youth Speaks 16

WHAT: Go In Poet - writing & performance workshops WHERE: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street WHEN: Begins Wednesday October 16th CONTACT: tinyurl.com/bayviewspeaks NOTES: Beginning Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 the Bayview Opera House will host two workshop series for youth ages 13-19. Come put pen to page with award-winning poet and organizer Gabriel Cortez for a FREE writing and performance workshop every Wednesday. This workshop is for 13-19 year olds only and enrollment is open throughout the school year. All experience levels welcome. The students that feel the most driven and inspired will then be invited to take part of the We So Bay workshops that will be facilitated by award winning poet and author Tongo Eisen-Martin. We So Bay will pick up the Wednesday meeting times and develop pieces that will be performed on March 7th and 8th at site-specific locations. Youth will also be invited to participate in panels led by Youth Speaks and attend a performance of "Echoes" at ODC.

WHO: Nonprofit Learning Lab WHAT: Nonprofit Lab WHERE: Oakland, CA WHEN: October 17th from 9am-4pm CONTACT: Register here NOTES: This interactive institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals. Workshops will be offered at the intermediate to advanced level. Topics focus on mission, email management, data, programming, communications, fundraising, donor recruitment & wellness. View the full program schedule here.

WHO: SFUSD WHAT: Public School Enrollment Fair WHERE: John O’Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street WHEN: Saturday, October 19th from 9am-2pm CONTACT/NOTES: The enrollment fair is open to all families looking to enroll their children into grades TK, Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th. Come learn about language programs, special education, how to apply and more. Childcare is provided for kids ages 3-5. To sign up for childcare, please send a request to [email protected]. Until then, be sure to sign up for tours ASAP! For school-specific information, click here. WHO: San Francisco Women Against Rape WHAT: Become a Volunteer Rape Crisis Counselor WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Training is every Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-9pm & Saturdays 9:30am-5:30pm from Oct. 17 - Nov. 16 CONTACT: QUESTIONS? [email protected] 415-861-2024 www.sfwar.org/volunteers.html NOTES: *There is no training on Thursday, October 31st. All training dates are mandatory. Women of color from our prioritized communities below are encouraged to apply. • Marginally housed/homeless • Latina immigrants • Youth • LBTQI • Formerly incarcerated • With a Disability(ies). SFWAR’s understanding of “woman/women” is based on self identification. SFWAR supports and prioritizes the leadership of trans, gender variant, intersex and gender non-conforming people.

WHO: Goodler Foundation WHAT: Social Innovation Youth Summit WHERE: Google, 188 Embarcadero WHEN: October 19 CONTACT: Register here

NOTES: We are excited to announce that 2019 Social Innovation Youth Summit is coming to San Francisco this year. It is a unique event for young leaders who are interested in learning about tech innovations that are set to change the world. Gooddler Social Innovation Youth Summit inspires a new generation of technology-oriented youth to invest their entrepreneurial brainpower into solving the world’s acute humanitarian problems. FREE for students. Parents are encouraged to attend!

WHO: The San Francisco Alliance of Black School Educators WHAT: 10th Annual HS Black Student Union Summit - The Black of My Mind WHERE: 455 Golden Gate Avenue WHEN: Friday, October 25th 9:30am-3:30pm CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: This Alliance of Black School Educators' sponsored event is open to all high school BSUs in San Francisco. Students should see their BSU Advisors for permission slips.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library WHAT: 10-Hour SAT Course WHERE: Bayview Branch Library WHEN: Sundays, November 3, 10, 17 & 24 1:30pm-4pm CONTACT/NOTES: This course will prepare students to take the 2019-20 SAT exam by building confidence, increasing their standardized test fluency, and setting effective test-taking goals. The SAT workshops will take place over the course of four weeks. For more information please email [email protected] or call 415-355-5757. To register, follow this link https://studysmart.us/sfpl/

WHO: Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness WHAT: Advocacy and Empowerment Program (AEP) WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Begins January 2020, sign up now CONTACT: NeDina Brocks-Capla 415.720.4458 [email protected] NOTES: In January 2020 SCAASF will launch the AEP with meetings once a month in a downtown location. The program is comprised of two primary activities. The first part consists of intensive workshops designed to introduce clients to the purpose of the year-long program, present core educational content on SCD, and explore self-advocacy. The second part is the implementation of the educational content learned, with journaling and role playing along with discussions pertaining to their real world experiences. We are in need of 30 patients/clients. Your support is greatly appreciated.

WHO: CJCJ and MILPA WHAT: NEXT Generation Fellowship WHERE: Bay Area WHEN: Online Application CONTACT: Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions! NOTES: The Next Generation Fellowship (NGF) is a leadership development and policy advocacy training for formerly incarcerated or justice-involved individuals from across California. We are currently seeking applicants with a demonstrated commitment to advocating for justice reform. An ideal candidate will have: Current engagement with a community and/or advocacy organization (e.g. internship, volunteer, employment); Interest in contributing to justice reform efforts through policy advocacy; Lived expertise through experience with incarceration or justice system involvement; Ability to attend three 2-day fellowship sessions between October 2019 and February 2020. An appetite to learn at any experience level! Find out more here.

WHO: City College of San Francisco 18

WHAT: Working Adult Degree Program (WADP) WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: Visit ccsf.edu/wadp, email [email protected] or call 415-267-6573 NOTES: We put it all together for you. Bring a Friend! The WORKING ADULT DEGREE PROGRAM (WADP) was created to make college more accessible and manageable for individuals who have work or other commitments during the day. WADP students are part of a transformative learning community that is supportive and committed to their success. EARN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: • AS in Social & Behavioral Sciences • AA in Arts and Humanities • AA-T in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies for Transfer (to CSU or UC). PRE-SELECTED COURSES To help move you forward and fulfill requirements for three Associate’s degrees, General Education, and CSU and UC transfer. CONSISTENT SCHEDULE Downtown and Mission campuses only. Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, or online. Reserved seats for WADP students in most classes. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Learning Community: Start and complete with students who are also working adults. Progress Tracking: Proactive check-ins with students throughout the semester via phone calls, emails, and in-person and virtual meetings. Dedicated Tutors for social sciences, English, and math.

BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT PROGRAM OFFERINGS This section includes: on-going health, wellness and enrichment activities

WHO: Bayview Community Market WHAT: Bayview Farmers Market WHERE: All Good Pizza, 1605 Jerrold Ave WHEN: Every Saturday through October 10am-1pm CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/bayviewcommunityfarmersmarket/ NOTES: Bayview Community Farmers Market runs every Saturday in the beautiful garden area of All Good Pizza located at 1605 Jerrold Ave in the sunny Bayview. We offer locally grown produce and fruits, as well as products made locally in Bayview. Come enjoy locally made bread, pasta, olive oil, crafts, jewelry, and much more!

WHO: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning WHAT: Come Learn with Your Children WHERE: Grace Tabernacle Community Church, 1221 Oakdale Avenue th WHEN: Every 4 Tuesday of the month 11am-12:30pm CONTACT: For more information, call LeNesha 415-788-2263 [email protected] NOTES: Come learn with your children ages 0-5. Fun family workshops every fourth Tuesday of the month. Lunch provided.

WHO: Honey Art Studio & San Francisco Parks Alliance WHAT: Arty Party at Mendell Plaza WHERE: Mendell Plaza (3rd Street between Oakdale and Palou) WHEN: Every Thursday at 4pm CONTACT: More info here NOTES: Join us at the Mendell Plaza (3rd St between Oakdale and Palou in Bayview) every Thursday for free art classes led by Honey Art Studio for adults, children and groups to inspire creativity and build community! Free weekly community art activities for adults & children: Using art to activate public spaces, engage

19 residents, merchants and neighbors while supporting local artists. Activities include: painting, community quilt project, chalk designs and more....

EXCURSIONS This section includes: youth programming, field trips and activity discounts and passes.

WHO: Institute of Museum and Library Services WHAT: MUSEUMS for ALL WHERE: San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum, Exploratorium & Museum of Craft and Design. WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: For a complete list visit: http://www.childrensmuseums.org/participating-museums NOTES: The Museums for All program expands access to the nation’s museums by offering free or reduced admission for EBT cardholders. This program was made possible by a cooperative venture with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Museums offers free or reduced price admission up to a family of four for EBT, or electronic benefit cardholders, as part of the Museums for All program. Please call your local museum for details.

WHO: San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) WHAT: Discover & Go WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Citywide CONTACT: For more detailed information visit www.sfpl.org/discoverandgo NOTES: San Francisco Public Library now offers free museum and attractions passes on an online platform called Discover & Go. Library users who are San Francisco residents can access free passes to more than a dozen Bay Area museums and attractions with the use of their library card. With Discover & Go, library users can better reserve a pass online with their library card and print their tickets at home or at the neighborhood library. Reservation system works on laptops, phones, and tablets for ease of use. All you need is your library card number and PIN to access the reservation system.

WHO: Exploratorium & BMAGIC WHAT: Visit the Exploratorium for FREE! - Exploratorium Community Family Pass WHERE: Pier 15, Embarcadero @ Green Street, SF, CA 94111 WHEN: Ongoing *This pass is available on a first come, first serve basis. CONTACT: [email protected] NOTES: Visit the Exploratorium for FREE! Bring your family and friends to dance with a tornado, turn upside down in a curved mirror, count rings on a 300-year-old tree, build your own electrical circuits, and explore hundreds of other hands-on exhibits. BMAGIC has been given a Community Family Pass to access the Exploratorium - FOR FREE! We would love to share this opportunity with BVHP families, organizations and programs. The pass is intended for small groups of no more than 16 individuals - including children & adults. How it works: 1) Contact BMAGIC at least one week before you plan to visit the Exploratorium. 2) Schedule a day & time to pick up the Pass from BMAGIC. 3) Return the Pass back to BMAGIC within 48 hours of your trip. You MUST submit a completed visitor survey upon return! The Exploratorium also offers affordable opportunities for larger groups such as 5 free public days per year and free or reduced admission for weekday field trips for CBOs. For more info about these programs and hours visit: www.exploratorium.edu/visit/hours

WHO: SF Youth Commission

WHAT: Group City Hall Tours WHERE: City Hall, Youth Commission Office WHEN: Ongoing, per group request and availability CONTACT: Call 415-554-6446 or [email protected] NOTES: Are you interested in learning more about the Youth Commission or bringing a group of youth to City Hall? Youth Commissioners and staff can help lead workshops on the rudiments of City government the YC, and other topics that relate to youth and government.

WHO: AT&T Park WHAT: Healthy Kids Program WHERE: Citywide WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: http://www.bamco.com/giants-garden/ https://healthykids.cafebonappetit.com/ NOTES: Are you interested in having a Bon Appetit educator visit you for a free 60-minute program (designed for elementary aged children) that features hands-on lessons in cooking and healthy eating? We’ll provide the ingredients and equipment to prepare a healthy snack with the kids. If you’d like to request a visit, please complete our field trip request form to select your preferred date/time. Keep in mind these dates are first come first served and we will confirm your field trip date and time via email.

WHO: Golden Gate National Parks WHAT: Reserve a Beach Wheelchair WHERE: Golden Gate National Recreation Area WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT/NOTES: Richard De La O, Accessibility Program Manager, 201 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 415-561-4958. If possible, please provide 5 days advance notice. To learn more about the beach wheelchairs and their locations in the GGNRA, please visit https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/beach-wheelchairs.htm

FUNDING This section includes: grants, scholarships, federal and local funding opportunities, and in-kind services

WHO: Department of Children, Youth and Their Families WHAT: Request for Proposals WHEN: Proposals due October 7, 2019 CONTACT: https://www.dcyf.org/community-grants-rfp NOTES: Each year at the beginning of the new fiscal year in July, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors releases a list of budget amendments, commonly known as "addbacks." These are funds that each Supervisor allocates to various City departments for programs in their respective districts. DCYF conducts an open and transparent RFP process for the budget amendments that we receive through the addback process. This competitive process is utilized throughout the City for the allocation of public funds. We look forward to your creative ideas to help provide equitable and holistic services to the community. Any qualified nonprofit is welcome to submit proposals for the Community Grants RFP - there is no requirement to be a current DCYF grantee.

WHO: Westly Foundation WHAT: Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators

WHEN: Deadline to apply is October 15, 2019 CONTACT: www.westly.org/westly-prize/ NOTES: Do you work among leaders or innovators under the age of 28 striving to improve the world around them? You have the power to elevate their impact with a Westly Prize for early-stage social innovators. We believe that small bets and a growth mindset lead to breakthrough innovations. Since 2012, we’ve awarded cash prizes once a year to early-stage, young social innovators in California with novel solutions to community challenges. Prizes up to $40,000 will be awarded to winning Westly Prize innovations.

WHO: Neighborhood Empowerment Network WHAT: Community Challenge Grant Program Enrollment WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Deadline to apply is October 16th at 5pm CONTACT: Learn more & apply here NOTES: Provides funding to community groups, businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations to make physical improvements to their neighborhoods. The CCG focuses on projects that directly engage residents and businesses in creating green spaces, gathering places, gardens, mini-parks, public art, and other neighborhood amenities featuring and applying ecologically friendly amenities and practices.

WHO: Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development WHAT: 2020-2025 Community Development RFP WHEN: Deadline is Friday, October 18 at 5pm CONTACT: Request for Proposals NOTES: The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) is pleased to announce the release of a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its next five-year funding cycle of Community Development Services.

WHO: Youth Funding Youth Ideas (YFYI) WHAT: YFYI Youth Grant WHEN: Application due October 31st CONTACT: PDF Application Printable Application NOTES: Do you want to address a social justice issue in your community and create change? Apply for our youth grant! You can receive up to $10,000. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at [email protected].

WHO: San Francisco Public Health Foundation WHAT: Tobacco Free Project (TFP) Quit Smoking for Priority Populations Community Grants WHEN: Applications are due October 31st by 12noon CONTACT: If you are interested in applying, please see details on our website to learn more. NOTES: The San Francisco Public Health Foundation (SFPHF) is soliciting proposals to support the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Population Health Division, Community Health Equity and Promotion Branch’s (CHEP) San Francisco Tobacco Free Project (TFP) Quit Smoking for Priority Populations Community Grants for the following four Priority Populations: Black/ African American adults, Chinese men, Pacific Islanders, Youth and/or e-cigarette users. Up to four (4) grants for up to $60,000 each for a total 18-month period are expected to be funded. These funds will be awarded to up to four (4) community-based organization(s) to develop, tailor, and deliver stop smoking services for one of the four populations.

WHO: Office of Economic and Workforce Development WHAT: Community Development Block Grant WHEN: Deadline for submission: October 31st by 5pm CONTACT: www.oewd.org/bid-opportunities/rfp-213 22

NOTES: The City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is pleased to announce the availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the following economic development services: Small Business and Microenterprise Technical Assistance, Technical Assistance for Corridor Businesses, Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Revitalization, Commercial Corridor Improvements and Beautification. Eligible applicants may propose annual project budgets between $30,000 and $100,000 to implement these programs. Unless otherwise noted, projects will be funded for a term of three (3) years beginning in July 2020, with options to renew or extend through Fiscal Year 2025-2026, subject to OEWD approval and funding appropriation.

WHO: Good Tidings Foundation WHAT: 2019 GT Community Service Scholarship WHEN: Application due 11/14/2019 at 12pm noon PST CONTACT: www.goodtidings.org NOTES: The Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit 501-c-3 children’s charity that encourages and supports the growth of marginalized youth by creating environments for athletics, artistic activities, education and wonder. We created this scholarship award in 1999 for high school seniors who recognize the benefits of serving their community. Our scholarship awards high school seniors based on greatest services and financial needs. Scholarship award: $10,000; number of awards: 10.

WHO: San Francisco Unified School District Wellness Policy Project WHAT: Request for Qualifications for the Sugary Drinks Distribution Tax WHEN: Application due December 20th CONTACT: If you are interested in applying, please read our RFQ Information document to learn more about the background of the Wellness Policy, the SDDT, and our framework of action. The RFQ Contract Application can be found in the RFQ Information document. NOTES: The SFUSD Wellness Policy Project is offering funding for community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and/or private agencies to provide community-driven and equitable health and wellness programming to our students, staff, and families, especially for SFUSD’s most historically marginalized communities. We are looking to provide service in the following four categories: 1. Healthy Fundraising PlayBook Kit, 2. Alternative Rewards Playbook for Students from School Staff, 3. Physical Activity Strategies and Programming, 4. Work-Site Wellness: Role Model and Participate in Self-Care Opportunities

WHO: Foundation Center- San Francisco Center WHAT: Foundation Directory Online WHERE: Foundation Center: 312 Sutter Street, Suite 606, SF, CA, 94108-4314 WHEN: Ongoing; funding and grant opportunities updated regularly CONTACT: For more info: call 415-397-0902 or visit: http://foundationcenter.org/ask-us/san-francisco NOTES: Gain knowledge about grant makers, their grants, and all aspects of fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit management. We invite you to use our library where you can search for prospective foundation funders using the Foundation Directory Online Professional free of charge, along with our growing collection of books, periodicals, and other print and electronic resources.

WHO: A Little Hope WHAT: Youth Bereavement Support Services Grants WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: Link to Complete RFP NOTES: A Little HOPE supports organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or loved one. To be considered, applicants must e-mail (no telephone calls) the name of their program, website address, names of executive director and program director, and the location of the program. No other information is

23 needed (or will be processed). Strong preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to the use of community-trained volunteers. Grant award amounts are based on the scope and budget of the project. Introductory e-mails are accepted year round. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a complete application. See the Little Hope website for complete program guidelines, information about past grant recipients, and application instructions.

WHO: Project Open Hand WHAT: Free Weekly Meals and Groceries WHERE: San Francisco WHEN: Ongoing CONTACT: Client Services at [email protected] or call 415-447-2326 NOTES: SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, AND COPD! You may be eligible for free weekly meals and groceries! Ask your doctor to refer you to Project Open Hand today! What we offer: - 18 months of free weekly groceries and/or meals (home-delivered meals available for homebound patients) - Two visits with a Registered Dietician - A cookbook with delicious, healthy recipes Eligibility criteria: - New clients to Project Open Hand - Congestive heart failure - Coronary artery disease - COPD - Diabetes Type 1 or 2 with A1c of 8.0 or higher To apply: Ask your medical provider to complete an application for you. The application can be downloaded from our website: https://www.openhand.org/get-meals/how-apply

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