February 16, 2024
A Message From The Supervisor:
I hope you are all ready for our annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Avenue! Join us this Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12:00PM - 3:00PM at Unity Plaza on Ocean Avenue. I am excited to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with our communities in the southern neighborhoods of our city!
A complimentary lunch will be provided to the first 400 guests! Be ready for a family-friendly event with delicious food, multicultural performances, games & prizes, and shopping opportunities from local vendors.
RAIN OR SHINE, let's roar into the Year of the Dragon together this Saturday on Ocean Avenue and continue the joyous Lunar New Year celebrations. Sun nien fai lok! Gung Hay Fat Choy!
And on the topic of rain…
Rain is forecast for this weekend. Please plan and prepare for the storm. Visit sfpuc.org/rainreadysf and take advantage of City resources that can help. Remember, 311 is the best way to submit requests to dispatch crews for storm, rain backups or flooding.
As always, 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 the Board of Supervisor’s website. Click HERE to read past newsletters.
Click HERE to read past newsletters.
Sincerely,
 Supervisor Ahsha SafaiÂ
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I was honored to join SF leaders and the San Francisco Chinatown community to celebration the first day of the Lunar New Year.   Â
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  I spent time with these amazing students who are participating in an algebra tutoring program through Youth First. These are kindergarten, first, and second grade students learning algebra and excelling at it! It was beautiful to see their excitement and focus as they engaged with the lessons. Â
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  Celebrating Horizon's 10 Year Anniversary Annual Benefit of providing joyful learning for the amazing students at Horizons.Â
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Celebrate Lunar New Year on Ocean Avenue - Year of the DragonÂ
Roar into the Year of the Dragon with Supervisor Safai this Saturday, February 17th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Unity Plaza, 1002 Ocean Avenue for the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Avenue with cultural performances, arts and crafts, and games and prizes. Â
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Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creator Craft Market
On Saturday, February 17, 2024, support local Black-owned businesses and celebrate Black History Month with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
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Lunar New Year Celebration at City HallÂ
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at San Francisco City Hall.Â
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
5:30pm
City Hall RotundaÂ
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett PlaceÂ
This celebration, in honor of the Year of the Dragon, is open to the public.
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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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To apply for the xo Mini-Grant Program, please click here.
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Weigh in on the SFMTA’s FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 Budget
As the SFMTA develop their 2-year budget, they will be providing regular updates and hold formal hearings at the SFMTA Board of Directors meetings. The SFMTA will also host two budget listening sessions for the public. Â
One will be a virtual meeting, and the other will be an in-person open house. At these events, you can meet staff, ask questions, provide suggestions and learn how the agency is funded and allocates its resources.Â
- Virtual Meeting (via Zoom): Thursday, Feb. 22. 2024, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.Â
- In-person Open House: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Richmond branch of the San Francisco Public Library (351 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA), from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Â
Additionally, the SFMTA will present their budget proposal at neighborhood group, merchant association and community-based organization meetings.  Upcoming SFMTA Board meetings and community meetings can be found on the SFMTA Budget page.Â
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Entrepreneur, Investor, and Small Business Networking Event
​Calling entrepreneurs, investors and small business owners! This is your chance to introduce yourself, network and make new connections.Â
Join the Ocean Avenue Association on February 23rd, 2024, from 5-7 pm at 1720 Ocean Ave for the Ocean Avenue Association's Networking Quarterly event! We're inviting entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and business owners to come together for an evening of networking and idea-sharing.
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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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Join us for a crucial Homeownership Information Session event hosted in collaboration between the Latino Task Force (LTF) and the MOHCD.
Owning a home in San Francisco is within reach. Learn about different first-time buyer/homeownership programs, Downpayment Assistance Loan Programs, and eligibility criteria.Â
Monday, February 26, 2024 from 5:00PM - 6:30PMÂ
Mission Language Vocational School, 701 Alabama Street
Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please email Ana Maria Plaza, the LTF Housing Manager at aplaza@bacr.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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