February 8, 2024
A Message From The Supervisor:
As we finally get a break from the constant rain and torrential storm last weekend, I want to acknowledge the incredible work of our City’s first responders, Department of Emergency and Department of Public Work crews, who are still working around the city removing debris. I also appreciate everyone who contacted my office and 311 to report fallen trees and infrastructure issues, especially the significant power outages that District 11 experienced - specifically the Mission Terrace area.
My team and I were working closely throughout the storms with DEM and PG&E to ensure that power outages were adequately reported and restored as promptly as possible. It is not lost on me that the Mission Terrace is disproportionately impacted by power outages and I am committed to staying in constant contact with PG&E to get answers and solutions.
If you need to report a fallen or damaged tree in need of removal, contact 311 or contact my office for support. Â
If you experienced an electrical outage exceeding 48 hours, PG&E’s Storm Inconvenience Payment Program will pay residential customers $25 to $100 automatically within 60 to 120 days after the outage. This is an automatic credit; no action is required.
If you experience another outage, please visit PG&E.com for the most up-to-date information. Lastly, stay prepared. Sign up for AlertSF to receive emergency text alerts by texting your zip code to 888-777 . Â
Finally,
IT'S SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. LET'S GO NINERS!
Kick-off is Sunday, February 11th at 3:30pm. Let's cheer on our San Francisco 49er's as they battle the Kansas City Chiefs for the Superbowl Championship.Â
Whether you are watching the game at home or at your local neighborhood bar, plan ahead to ensure you are traveling safe and aware of Superbowl Sunday planned road closures and changes to MUNI service. Â
My office is available by email: safaistaff@sfgov.org or by phone 415-554-6975 (leave a message and we will call you back). Please note - if you miss my weekly newsletter, you may find it later on the Board of Supervisor’s website.
Click HERE to read past newsletters.
Sincerely,
 Supervisor Ahsha SafaiÂ
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Today, I joined the CAIS, Chinese American International School, community of students, parents, grandparents, teachers and staff at Mass Greeting, a celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Dragon.   Â
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  After the Board of Supervisors vote to keep the Marina Green waterfront open and preserve the uses that everyday San Franciscans currently enjoy, community stakeholders and I share a moment to celebrate.Â
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Celebrate Lunar New Year on Ocean Avenue - Year of the DragonÂ
Join Supervisor Safai at Unity Plaza, 1002 Ocean Avenue on Saturday, February 17th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm for a family-friendly neighborhood Lunar New Year Celebration with local vendor booths, community resources and wonderful friends and neighbors.Â
Complimentary lunch will be served to the first 400 guests.  Â
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Celebrate Chinese New Year in SF Chinatown - Year of the Dragon
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at these Chinese New Year Festival Events in San Francisco's Chinatown.Â
In the month of February, the Portsmouth Square parking garage in Chinatown is provided free 2-hour parking.Â
Even by car you can visit pop-up retail spaces in Chinatown's Rose Pak MUNI Station for Asian-focused artwork and snacks.Â
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Free Admission Day at the MOAD
On Saturday, February 10, 2025, the Museum of the African Diaspora will free to guests.   Â
Come visit MoAD, a contemporary art museum celebrating Black culture through the global lens of the African Diaspora.Â
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To Register, Click HERE.Â
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Drumbeats, Heartbeats: Communities As One
A joint celebration of Black History Month and the Lunar New Year
Hosted at the San Francisco Main Library, Drumbeats, Heartbeats: Communities As One is a free event is co-presented by the Friends of the Library, SF Human Rights Commission, APA Heritage Foundation, Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, Office of London Breed, Chinese Historical Society of America, University of San Francisco and Both Sides of the Conversation.Â
There will be music and food, and an opportunity to share in this combined celebration of cultures with great people from around the City.Â
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
This is a free event. Registration is required.Â
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Apply for a Mini-Grant in 2024
En2Action's The Black Cultural Preservation Mini-Grants Program provides funding of up to $9,500 to support community-based organizations (CBOs)Â and individual community members in organizing neighborhood-based events and functions that must be free and open to the public.
Applications are divided into two distinct categories. The first is exclusively for Community-Based Organizations, the second is for individual community members and stakeholders.
Applications Close: Thursday, February 16th, 2024 at 5 pm
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10th Year Anniversary Black History Month Closing Celebration
Please join us at a Special Celebration Honoring Maya Angelou and San Francisco Trailblazers with Special Guests:
- Malia Cohen, California State Controller
- Mayor London Breed, City and County of San Francisco
- Shamann Walton, Member SF Board of Supervisors, District 10
- Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. 5:30pm-9:30pm
Enjoy music and delicious food and wine from African American owned businesses.
RSVP required for FREE Admission.
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The 2024 Superintendent's 21st Century Scholarship Awards is accepting applications from Feb. 1- March 15.
Apply Now!
The Superintendent’s 21st Century Award will be granted to six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile.
All SFUSD seniors are eligible for this award regardless of citizenship status.
Recipients of the Superintendent’s 21st Century will each receive a $2,000 scholarship, be honored at a ceremony in May and will also be featured in a video.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $2,000 per student (6 scholarships available)Â Â Â
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DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, March 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit our website.
The application form can be found here.
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| The Department of Public Health FixLead Program has No/Low cost program support for property owners to remove lead dangers in their building and reduce the risk of childhood lead poisoning. For more information, click on the flyers below:Â
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More Info on the Fix Lead SF program, click HERE
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Department of Children Youth & Their Families Releases Technical Assistance and Capacity Building RFQÂ
On January 10, 2024, the DCYF issued the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building RFQ seeking qualified suppliers to provide proposals for technical assistance, capacity building and professional development services to improve the quality of services for all children and youth across 11 service areas.Â
Service Area 1: Student Success Fund
Service Area 2: Health & Wellness
Service Area 3: Inclusion, Empowerment and Equity
Service Area 4: Family Supports and Out-of-Home Placements
Service Area 5: Case Management
Service Area 6: Social Media Awareness and Safety for Youth and Families
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
** To apply in response to this RFQ please submit proposals to ta-rfq@dcyf.org by February 9, 2024, 5PM. Proposals will not be accepted after this deadline. **
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QUESTIONS
DCYF is committed to providing as much clarity as possible during RFQ process. All questions about the RFQ must be submitted in writing to the email address below. DCYF staff will not answer questions via telephone or in person.
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The Question Submission Period for the RFQ will close on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 5PM. Submit all questions to TA-RFQ@DCYF.org.Â
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To apply for the xo Mini-Grant Program, please click here.
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Applications for 2024 are being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis now.
Deadline to apply is February 23rd, 2024.
Vacant to Vibrant is a program by SF New Deal and the SF Office of Economic Workforce Development that supports small businesses, artists, entrepreneurs and cultural organizations to create engaging pop-up experiences and community spaces in downtown San Francisco. Â
Selected pop-ups will receive:Â
- free temporary space in downtown San Francisco (2-3 months with potential to extend)
- a grant ranging from $3,000 - $8,000 for related expenses such as permit fees, insurance needs
- personalized technical assistance to support the success of your pop up.
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Get Free Personal Tax Filing Help
San Franciscans who earn under $64,000 can get free tax filing help.
This may include individuals filing a Schedule C on their form 1040 for business income. There’s help to apply for tax credits that can add up to as much $9,600.
SF Human Services Agency’s nonprofit partners and other free tax preparation locations across San Francisco make it easy to file personal taxes safely and securely for free using online tools or in-person service options.
Get more details here, or call 2-1-1. Â
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Applications must be received by 5pm on Thursday, Feb 22, 2024. Apply online through DAHLIA, the SF Housing Portal at housing.sfgov.org.Â
For more information and assistance with your application, contact HomeownershipSF: (415) 202-5464 or info@homeownershipsf.org.Â
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The San Francisco Police Department urge all members of the Chinese Community to be suspicious of strangers claiming to provide relief from a curse or illness o or those who provide "purification' ceremonies in which cash and valuable items must be offered as part of the process.Â
Please review this previously released video on various ways to identify potential scammers, how to protect yourself from scam, and reporting resources to scam victimsÂ
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Sign up to receive their monthly newsletter:Â
- Taraval Station Newsletter: Sign Up Here
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