PODER (SF)

Nonprofits lay down the gauntlet in SF budget battl Coalition calling out program cuts in mayor’s budget.

Slashing funding for climate-resilient housing projects undermines ’s own priorities: energy affordability, climate action, and housing equity. , prioritize programs that support healthy & climate-resilient homes. Hear from our Director Antonio Díaz:

Budget cuts threaten climate-resilient housing projects - Capitol Weekly OPINION – California is leading on equitable decarbonization that uplifts vulnerable communities instead of imposing new burdens on them. Gutting our state’s visionary program would undermine our climate commitments and housing equity goals.

Join is tomorrow at the SF Main Library.
Acompañenos mañana el la bilioteca principal de San Francisco.

We’re hiring ! Are you passionate about building local youth power that is rooted in environmental justice ? Apply for our Youth Organizer position!
More info at PoderSF.Org or this link! Share with your networks - Apply by April 30th, 2024.

https://podersf.org/2024/04/16/poder-hiring-youth-organizer-are-you-passionate-about-environmental-justice-and-building-youth-power/

PODER is hiring a Civic Engagement Organizer! Join our team in doing community education and outreach to our Latine neighborhoods in San Francisco. Deadline is 2/15/24. Job description link in Bio.

TUNE IN & SPEAK OUT: listen to KQED Forum on Wednesday, January 31, 9-10 am, for a lively discussion on the impact and legacy of the late eco-artist/educator Bonnie Ora Sherk, the subject of a new exhibition survey and pop-up teaching garden at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture!

Forum host Alexis Madrigal welcomes guests Frank Smigiel, FMCAC's Director of Arts Programming & Partnerships, guest curator Tanya Zimbardo, John Bela of Bela Urbanism, and Tere Almaguer of PODER (SF)/Urbancampesinx, to consider the impact of the late San Franciso conceptual artist/educator, and how her legacy resonates today.

Join the conversation! To add your voice to the discussion, call 866.SF.FORUM or (866) 733-6786, email [email protected], or leave a comment on the KQED Forum page.
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Be sure to experience Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970, on view through March 10th at Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Free and open to the public - open Wed-Sat, 12-6 pm; Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm.

And on Sundays, dig into free gardening workshops (11a & 1p) conducted by Urbancampesinx/Hummingbird Farm in the Garden To Transform Hatred Into Love, a pop-up teaching garden from urbanist and artist Jon Bela. The garden, located directly outside Gallery 308, was commissioned on the occasion of Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970.

More information about the exhibition and garden at fortmason.org.

💚🌱🇵🇸Friday night, under the moon, our community gathered at Hummingbird Farm for Palestinian Movie Night. We watched the film 'Jenin, Jenin', a testament to the power of Palestinian resistance.

The Israeli occupation of Palestine, deeply rooted in settler colonialism and imperialist expansion, is fundamentally a question of land and the rights of indigenous peoples. The most recent escalation of the occupation, marked by indiscriminate bombings and mass murders, has reached an unconscionable level of violence. Every land-based people, especially Palestinians, hold the right to defend their ancestral lands against colonization and displacement.

In solidarity with Palestinian struggle, we planted olive and fig trees — symbols of resilience, resistance, and hope. These tree planting were not just about nurturing the soil, but a testament to the power of stewarding our land and honoring our future generations. Accompanied by chants in Arabic, Spanish, and English, our voices united in calling for a free Palestine. We poured water and offered seashells, with each participant planting their intentions alongside each of the trees.

After the tree planting, we paid homage to Profe Felix Cury, a Palestinian Salvadorean educator. Felix reminded us of the intertwined anti-imperialist struggles in Latin America and Palestine, emphasizing that this fight continues relentlessly. Cury challenged us to remain committed to seeing a free and socialist Palestine and to unite against the tides of displacement and violence.

We left with beautiful prints by , visualizing the powerful shown that night from Hummingbird Farm, San Francisco, all the way to Palestine. Our deep gratitude goes out to our collaborators and co-leaders for making this evening possible: , .

This gathering served as a moment of healing. In the company of community, we mourned and honored our ancestors, and future generations. We used this time and sacred space to heal as best we could, drawing strength from our shared hopes and struggles.

Let's continue to build solidarity, resistance and sow the seeds of dignity and power. 🇵🇸🌱💚

🎉🏠 **Community Led Planning Realized: Opening of Kapuso Upper Yard** 🏠🎉

Today is the grand opening of Kapuso Upper Yard, a testament to what community-led planning and organizing can achieve! This journey started over a decade ago when residents of our community saw an opportunity to redefine what housing developments can do for us. This was made possible by the people-powered community vision, at Communities United for Health and Justice () and the community at large.

🌏With hard work, advocacy, and grassroots organizing, we turned our people powered vision into a reality. Residents of all ages, languages, and backgrounds came together to lead workshops, planning sessions, and outreach initiatives that all came together to make this incredible moment.

With support from Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Department of Public Health, UC Berkeley, Bodega, and June Jordan School for Equity, we researched and shaped our vision. Together, we identified the Balboa Upper Yard as an ideal site for affordable housing.

CUHJ’s heartfelt event, ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’, played a crucial role in bringing everyone together to present the planning project's outcomes. Thanks to neighborhood groups, and over 100 grassroots community planners, our collective voice shaped this development to meet the needs of the neighborhood and its people. 🌏

🚉 Kapuso Upper Yard embodies the goals of transit-friendly and 100% affordable housing.
Our success at the Balboa Upper Yard should set an example of people focused planning for an ever-changing city to always keep its people at the forefront.🚉

🛠🌟 We're also thrilled to open the newest shop space on the first floor! 🌟🛠

‘Bicis del Pueblo’ programming will soon be in full effect in the Excelsior at Kapuso Upper Yard. As an extension of our Mission space at La Fenix, we will be offering our earn-a-bike program, bike repairs, workshops, and a place for neighbors to connect.

None of this would be possible without YOU, the community, who stood up, shared ideas, and did the work. Today, we see the fruits of our collective labor.

Let's continue to set the bar for what community-led, people-focused development can be in our city.

As local communities call for greater power in climate solutions and governments commit to better buildings, Community Climate Shift (CCS) seeks to unite efforts for widespread change. Learn more about CCS, a joint initiative of the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the People’s Climate Innovation Center (). https://bit.ly/43fS9TB

Community Climate Shift aims to activate + support a network of partners to collectively center climate justice and produce community-owned policymaking processes and resources. Discover the approach and learn about what makes these projects unique. https://bit.ly/3OTvbNw

PODER’s Youth Program is a youth leadership program focused on social and environmental justice through bikes ! Earn a free bike, get confident riding in the streets of SF and build out environmentally just communities! Wednesday – Fridays in the Excelsior and Mission District from 2-5pm
Our summer session will start June 14 and run through July 21st, but youth are encouraged to stay through summer!

This is intended for youth who:
- want to connect to other youth
- want to learn about environmental justice and be active in their communities
- want to feel confident by building their bike riding skills in the city!

- want to get connected to a network of youth organizing, artists, farmers and bike riders!

Apply by June 9th: ! Bilingual application here: https://loom.ly/M7jxCgA

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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¡El Programa Juvenil de PODER es un programa de liderazgo enfocado en la justicia social y ambiental a través del uso de las bicicletas! ¡Gane una bicicleta gratis, tenga confianza para rodar por las calles de SF y construya comunidades ambientalmente justas! ¡Miércoles aviernes en el Distrito de la Misión!

Nuestro programa de verano comenzará el 14 de Junio hasta el 21 de Julio , ¡pero se anima a lxs jóvenes también a participar a traves de el verano.

Este programa es para jóvenes que:
- quieren conocer con otros jóvenes
- quieren aprender sobre justicia ambiental y ser activos en sus comunidades
- quieren sentirse seguros al desarrollar sus habilidades para andar en bicicleta en la ciudad
- quieren conectarse a una red de jóvenes organizadores, artistas, agricultores y ciclistas

¡ Aplique antes de Junio 9: https://loom.ly/M7jxCgA

Si tiene alguna pregunta, contacte a [email protected]

¡Acompáñenos a un taller informativo donde hablaremos de como recibir ayuda si nos detiene la migra!

Acompáñenos por Zoom el próximo Viernes 31 de Marzo usando este enlace: https://loom.ly/dKwcCkI

¡Como siempre, nuestras Promotoras de alcance cívico siguen sus esfuerzos de presencia en la comunidad cada semana! Este 2023 estarán dividiendo sus dias de alcance comunitario entre la Mision y el Excelsior. No duda en saludar y recibir importante información de como defender nuestros derechos y recibir todo tipo de recursos.

Lunes en la plaza de la 24 y Misión 10am - 12:30 am
Viernes en el Excelsior en la Geneva y Misión 10 am - 2pm
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As always, our Promotra team continues their community outreach efforts each week! This 2023 they will be splitting their community outreach days between the Mission and the Excelsior. Don't hesitate to say hello and receive important information on how to defend your rights and access all kinds of resources.

Monday at 24th and Mission plaza 10am - 12:30am
Fridays in the Excelsior at Geneva and Mission 10am - 2pm

🌿🚲🙌 Youth, Bikes, Leadership, Fun!
Are you in high school and looking to be active in your community AND ride bikes?! Earn a free bike, get confident riding in the streets of SF and build out environmentally just neighborhoods! Wednesdays and Fridays in the Mission District!
Share this post and let your folks know to apply by Feb 24th! Apply here: bit.ly/PoderYouthSpring23

As Bay Area recovers from the heavy rainstorms, the ocean showed it’s overwhelming power, and our coasts reminded us of their own ever-changing nature. It's imperative to make deep investment climate resilience is today.

With that in mind we'd like to share a of sunnier days from the summer when our Common Roots cohort adventured on a week long bike ride and camping voyage down our coasts.

During our journey, we learned how our local Bay Area coasts were shaped by the communities that have called them home and the environmental forces constantly at play. We engaged with current efforts to resist environmental destruction, build sustainable alternatives, and rebuild cultural heritage.

Starting at home on Ohlone Territory, we explored the history of the Presidio.
Rode many hills into the cool, misty, serene coast of Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, followed by sunny coastal trails to visit our farm friends at Pie Ranch. We spent time in the Learning Garden learning about the Landback efforts in place with the Amah-Mutson Tribal Band. In the abundance of the ranch’s beauty, we explored critical questions like: “What is one food or tradition that makes you feel at home?” and “How has the legacy of colonization affected our foodways?”

After riding into Santa Cruz, we took a kayak journey alongside pelicans, otters and sea lions! We ended our trip sharing with each other about our roots and what it means to create new roots. Together, we grew our understanding of what it means to ride a bike, to love and support our buddies (especially up those hills!) and to be part of a team!

Sharing some highlights from our most recent ¡Wachale! Newsletter. Make sure to check it out to tap into what we've been up to:https://linktr.ee/PODERSF
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Compartiendo algunas fotos destacadas de nuestro boletín '¡Wachale!' más reciente. Asegúrate de echarle un vistazo para aprovechar y ver lo que hemos estado haciendo: https://linktr.ee/PODERSF

Join us at City Hall tomorrow at 1PM! We will be rallying to ensure City Hall adopts REP's Citywide People's Plan in their proposed Housing Element.

The Citywide People's Plan prioritizes neighborhood and community expertise to actively and meaningfully participate in development and land use decisions. The current Housing Element not only works against racial and social equity, but threatens to have even more devastating impacts on
vulnerable communities than Redevelopment did.

Join us to ensure the next eight years of development are people centered. The choices made now, are essential to the survival of our diverse communities.
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¡Acompañenos mañana a la 1 p.m. en el City Hall de San Francisco! Nos uniremos para garantizar que la ciudad adopte el Plan del Pueblo para toda la ciudad de REP en el Elemento de vivienda.

El Plan del Pueblo para toda la ciudad prioriza la experiencia de nuestra comunidad para participar activa y significativamente en las decisiones de desarrollo y uso de la tierra. El Elemento de Vivienda actual no solo va en contra de la equidad racial y social, sino que amenaza tener impactos aún más devastadores en
comunidades vulnerables que Reurbanización.

Acompañenos para garantizar que los próximos ocho años de desarrollo estén centrados en el pueblo. Las decisiones que se toman ahora son esenciales para la supervivencia de nuestras comunidades diversas.

What can we do to tell the Planning Department to adopt the Citywide People’s Plan?
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¿Qué podemos hacer para alentar al Departamento de Planificación a que adopte el Plan de la gente para toda la ciudad?
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我們可以做些什麼來要求規劃部門採用全市人民計劃？

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Join us at the REP-SF RALLY: CITYWIDE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR EQUITY IN LAND USE
➡️Tuesday November 15th @ 1pm⬅️

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/REPNov15

CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (across from City Hall)
When:
November 15, 2022
Rally @ 1:00 PM 🕑

Board of Supervisors
Hearing @ 3:00 PM 🕒

What does the Citywide People’s Plan include that the current Housing Element doesn’t?
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¿Qué incluye el Plan DEL PUEBLO POR LA EQUIDAD EN USO DE LA TIERRA que no incluye el elemento de vivienda actual?
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全市人民計劃包括哪些當前房屋要素沒有的內容？
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(➡️SWIPE FOR MORE➡️)

Join us at the REP-SF RALLY: CITYWIDE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR EQUITY IN LAND USE
➡️Tuesday November 15th @ 1pm⬅️

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/REPNov15

CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (across from City Hall)
When:
November 15, 2022
Rally @ 1:00 PM 🕑

Board of Supervisors
Hearing @ 3:00 PM 🕒

What’s the Housing Element and what does it mean for San Francisco?
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¿Qué es el elemento de vivienda y qué significa para San Francisco?
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什麼是房屋要素？它對三藩市有什麼影響

(➡️SWIPE FOR MORE➡️)

Join us at the REP-SF RALLY: CITYWIDE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR EQUITY IN LAND USE
➡️Tuesday November 15th @ 1pm⬅️

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/REPNov15

CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (across from City Hall)
When:
November 15, 2022
Rally @ 1:00 PM 🕑

Board of Supervisors
Hearing @ 3:00 PM 🕒

Join us at the REP-SF RALLY: CITYWIDE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR EQUITY IN LAND USE

➡️Tuesday November 15th @ 1pm⬅️

Join the Race & Equity in all Planning Coalition for a rally and mobilization at the Board of Supervisors hearing at City Hall! Demand that the City adopt REP's Citywide People's Plan, which prioritizes community expertise within the Housing Element. Community and grassroots organizations from all over San Francisco say YES to affordable housing first!

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RSVP HERE: bit.ly/REPNov15

CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (across from City Hall)
When:
November 15, 2022
Rally @ 1:00 PM🕑

Board of Supervisors
Hearing @ 3:00 PM🕒

📢Espanol📢Aqui📢

REP-SF Mobilizacion: PLAN DEL PUEBLO DE LA CIUDAD PARA LA EQUIDAD EN EL USO DE LA TIERRA

➡️Martes 15 de noviembre a las 1pm⬅️

¡Únase a Race & Equity in all Planning Coalition para una manifestación y movilización en la audiencia de la Junta de Supervisores en las Alcaldia de San Francisco! Vamos a exigir que la ciudad adopte el PLAN DEL PUEBLO DE LA CIUDAD PARA LA EQUIDAD EN EL USO DE LA TIERRA escrito REP, que prioriza la pericia de la comunidad dentro del elemento de vivienda. ¡Las organizaciones comunitarias y de base de todo San Francisco dicen SÍ a la vivienda asequible primero!

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RSVP AQUÍ: bit.ly/REPNov15

PLAZA DEL CENTRO CÍVICO
335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (frente al Ayuntamiento)
Cuando:
15 de noviembre de 2022
Concentración a la 1:00 p. m. 🕑

Junta de Supervisores
Audiencia a las 3:00 p. m. 🕒

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