April 5, 2021
A Message From The Supervisor:
We have just completed the first quarter of 2021 and I am happy to announce that nearly, 1 in 5 San Franciscans are vaccinated, 8 in 10 San Franciscans 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 6 in 10 are fully vaccinated. We are moving in the right direction.
Today, Mayor Breed announced that Sunday Streets will resume in 2021. We are making great leaps in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and getting back to our new normal. In the next few weeks, we are slated to open community vaccination sites. This newsletter will inform you of the locations for these sites once they go live and how you can sign up.
Lastly, in other exciting news, the Board of Supervisors pursuant to File No. 210192, Established a new “Youth, Young Adults, and Families Committee” that I am serving on as Vice Chair. Children and family issues continue to be one of my top priorities. Our first inaugural meeting will be on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00am. This committee will cover a broader scope of Youth and Young Adult and Families issues than was previously covered in the Joint City, School District, and City College Select Committee.
In closing, my office continues to be open and my staff respective to any and all constituent issues. 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.
Although our City Hall Office is closed to the public due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are still here to serve you. If you have any difficulty during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are available by email: safaistaff@sfgov.org or by phone 415-554-6976 (leave a message and we will call you back). You can also check for updates on my Twitter , Instagram, and Facebook. Stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Supervisor Ahsha Safai
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Current Eligibility:
We are vaccinating:
• People 50 and older
• Healthcare workers
• People who work in certain jobs
• People with certain health conditions or disabilities
• People living in congregate living settings (homeless shelters, correctional facilities, SROs, or other treatment facilities)
• People experiencing homelessness
Every Californian 16 years and older will be eligible for vaccination on April 15, 2021.
District 11 Vaccination Site Update:
Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and community partners Excelsior Strong and Latino Task Force will announce on Wednesday, the opening of a new neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine site at 20 Norton Street, a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking lot in the Excelsior District. The Excelsior site, which follows neighborhood sites in the Mission and Bayview, is the most recent site that the City will be opening to ensure that highly impacted neighborhoods have equitable access to the vaccine.
More info on how to register for appointments can be found in the next newsletter.
People who are eligible to be vaccinated can sign-up for an appointment as they become available at: SF.gov/getvaccinated or by visiting https://myturn.ca.gov/.
Below are links to some additional resources on the available COVID-19 vaccines and the State's prioritization plan:
Vaccine Town Hall in Cantonese (Recording)
Last week, SFDPH hosted a Vaccine Town Hall in Cantonese. Click HERE to watch the town hall and share it with your friends and family, if they wish to hear more information regarding the vaccine in Cantonese.
April COVID-19 Testing in District 11
The City is encouraging residents who have insurance to get tested through their medical provider, so as to take the strain off of our free testing sites. If you have health insurance, schedule a test with your doctor. If you have symptoms or known exposure, your healthcare provider is required by law to get you a test.
Excelsior (Community Pop-up Site)
Mondays from 10am to 6pm
Crocker Amazon Park
799 Moscow (in the parking lot near Paris Street)
San Francisco, CA 94112
Walk-Through and Drive-through
OMI (Community Pop Up Site)
Fridays from 9am-4pm
50 Broad Street
No Appointment Necessary
Walk-Through, Free Parking Provided
Alemany Farmers Market (CityTest SF)
100 Alemany Boulevard
Walk-Through and Drive-through
Alemany takes a limited number of drop-ins. Make an Appointment for guaranteed testing. Click HERE to make an appointment at Alemany.
Visit sf.gov/gettestedsf for more information.
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Please click HERE for housing resources, eviction prevention programs, and other financial assistance related services offered to District 11 residents and all San Francisco residents.
If you are facing any difficulty, please reach out to my office at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org and we will connect you with a housing resources available to all residents.
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CalTrans
If you have any questions or requests for Caltrans, please visit the Caltrans’ Customer Service Request tool: https://csr.dot.ca.gov/
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OEWD Request for Proposals (RFP) #216: Dream Keeper Initiative Bid Opportunity
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is focused on providing critical relief to our vulnerable communities and neighborhoods and building the foundation for a strong, equitable economic recovery that offers every San Franciscan an opportunity to share in the next economic expansion.
RFP 216, “Dream Keeper Initiative - African American Economic Development Investment,” provides economic development grants to nonprofit organizations that serve African American businesses and entrepreneurs and can support programming to boost neighborhood economic activity. These resources are part of a larger investment led by OEWD's Invest In Neighborhoods division, in partnership with the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC).
Request for Proposals #216
Deadline: April 2, 2021 by 5:00 P.M.
Submission: oewd.org/bid-opportunities/RFP-216
For more information: oewd.org/bid-opportunities
Contact OEWD with questions: oewd.procurement@sfgov.org
CA RELIEF GRANT
The state recently announced four new funding rounds for businesses and nonprofits to apply. A total of $2.1 billion is being made available as part of a comprehensive package to provide financial relief to individuals, families, and businesses that are suffering economic hardship from the impacts of COVID-19.
Round 6 (dates to be announced soon)
- Eligible applicants: Current waitlisted small businesses and/or non-profits not selected in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria found athttp://avenuegreenlight.com/.
- Eligible grant award: $5,000 to $25,000
- Details: Applicants not selected to receive a grant in Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply at CAReliefGrant.com.
Legacy Business Website
The Office of Small Business is pleased to announce our new website for the Legacy Business Registry: www.legacybusiness.org
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The 2021 San Francisco Restaurant Week will take place from Friday, April 9th - Sunday, April 18th. Special menus will be available for lunch and dinner. Celebrate the flavors of San Francisco's unique and diverse neighborhoods through special prix fixe menus.
Participating restaurants and menu details are coming soon! Click the following link for more information: https://www.sfrestaurantweek.com |
Free Programming Through 'Summer Together' Initiative
We're proud to announce #SummerTogether free summer learning programs for San Francisco's public school students. Enrollment begins in April.
This year the City’s summer offerings will focus on continuity of learning and will expand beyond traditional programs to include curriculum to combat learning loss, ensure credit recovery for high school students, and provide comprehensive support for families. Each individual family will be offered a range of supports for their children from free summer reading books easily picked up at any San Francisco Public Library to a full day of in-person learning at school sites, Community Hubs, or Recreation and Park Camps. For more information, click the link below.
Sign up for updates about enrollment or volunteer opportunities (or both!) at https://summertogether.org/
James Denman Middle School
Wednesdays from 9am-1pm
Address: 240 Seneca Avenue, San Francisco, 94112
Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
Address: 650 Capitol Avenue, San Francisco, 94112
Stonestown YMCA
Wednesdays from 12pm-4pm
Address: 333 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco, 94132
Cow Palace
Fridays from 9am-1pm
Address: 2600 Geneva Avenue San Francisco, 94014
Food Bank participants can inquire about the home-delivery service or apply directly by calling their Hotline: 628-272-8430.
Or, the agencies can refer participants to the program via the link below:
To be eligible for the Pantry at Home program, participants must be:
- 65 years or older, OR
- Have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk for complications from COVID-19, OR
- Have difficulty attending a food pantry due to a physical or cognitive disability.
Please visit the following link for a schedule of food pantries open in San Francisco sponsored by the SF Marin Food Bank: https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for San Francisco Artists
The artist guaranteed income pilot program will provide monthly payments of $1,000 to approximately 130 eligible San Francisco artists for six months beginning May 2021. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements listed on the pilot program website, and are invited to apply online through the April 15, 2021 deadline. For this program, an artist is someone who actively engages with the community through music, dance, creative writing, visual art, performance art, installation, photography, theater, or film. Teaching artists, arts educators, and culturally-based craft workers and makers are also encouraged to apply.
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Do you live in San Francisco and have private space that can be turned into a bedroom? You can help a young adult (18-24) pursue their education and employment goals! Our friends at the SF LGBT Center are recruiting community members in the city to host youth who need a safe space to stay while finding stable housing. Be one of 10-15 volunteers this year! Register HERE to attend a virtual information session.
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| A new San Francisco Public Library To Go-Go pop-up site launched in the OMI neighborhood on Wednesday, February 3. You can now pick up and drop off books at 50 Broad Street in the parking lot of Catholic Charities on Wednesdays between 2-6 pm. Visit the Library's website to check out your books today! https://sfpl.org/sfpl-to-go |
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