Supervisor Ahsha Safai - 022224 Newsletter

February 22, 2024
A Message From The Supervisor:

I am pleased to announce that after 7 years of working with the SFMTA, SFCTA and many hours of community meetings with D11 residents, on Fri, February 23rd at 12:00pm (noon), the installation of the signal light on Alemany Blvd/Theresa Street will be complete and the 3-color traffic signal light will be activated.

This traffic light activation is one of several traffic lights of the Alemany Corridor Safety Project that I have been working with the D11 community, CTA and MTA to fund to make Alemany Blvd. safer for pedestrians, cars and bicycles.

Please join me at Alemany Blvd/Theresa on Friday, February 23rd at 12:00 pm (noon) for the unveiling of this long-awaited safety traffic light. Please arrive no earlier than 11:55am to avoid interruption of the construction crew who will be making final signage modifications.

Saturday is the amazing Chinese New Year Parade taking place in San Francisco's Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is one of the top parades in the world and promises to be an amazing show.

If you are planning a trip to Chinatown for the Parade and festivities, consider taking MUNI. MUNI service will be free all day! Portsmouth Square Parking garage will continue to offer free 2-hour parking. And please stay informed of street closures planned for Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.

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.

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Sincerely,

Supervisor Ahsha Safai

I had such a great time at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Avenue last week celebrating the Year of the Dragon with merchants, neighbors and friends. Special thank you to CYC, Ocean Incubators, Ocean Ave Association and all the community groups and partners who made the day special for District 11 families.

Street Light Activation at Alemany and Theresa

Please join me at Alemany Blvd/Theresa on Friday, February 23rd at 12:00 pm (noon) for the unveiling of this long-awaited safety traffic light installed to improve safety of pedestrians, drivers, bicyclist and everyone traveling along this busy intersection.

Please arrive no earlier than 11:55am to avoid interruption of the construction crew who will be making final signage modifications.

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.

Saturday, Feb. 24th is the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade!
Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Chinese New Year Parade is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the Lunar New Year outside of Asia.

Parade begins at 5:15pm from Market Street/2nd and ending at Pacific/Washington Street

In the month of February, the Portsmouth Square parking garage in Chinatown is provided free 2-hour parking and MUNI is free Saturday, the day of the parade.

Even by car you can visit pop-up retail spaces in Chinatown's Rose Pak MUNI Station for Asian-focused artwork and snacks.

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.

To RSVP, Click HERE

UMOJA Health Access Point (HAP)

PRC is partnering with Rafiki Coalition for Health Wellness, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic, and UCSF Alliance Health Project (AHP), to put on the UMOJA Health Access Point (HAP), a one stop hub providing sexual health services along with other supports for the African American community of San Francisco.

This popup clinic is taking place on Wednesday, February 28, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Rafiki Coalition for Health Wellness (601 Cesar Chavez St.)

The goal is to provide a holistic wellness experience empowering attendees with the tools needed to make lasting changes on their health journey through wrap around services that meet their specific needs. These free services include:

holistic sexual health services
cancer screenings
grocery boxes
healthy hot lunch
massages
self-care services
community healing circles
workforce supportive services
wellness classes
and more!

For More Information, Click HERE

Survey of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California

The California Department of Aging is supporting research partners and a statewide coalition of LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations to design and launch California’s first statewide survey documenting the needs, hopes and priorities of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ residents across the state. The study aligns with the overarching objectives of the Master Plan on Aging, seeking to inform public policy decisions in California and enhance the quality of care and services for the LGBTQ+ older adult population, taking into account regional disparities and demographic diversity.

The survey is available in English, Tagalog, Spanish and Traditional Chinese.

Special thank you to On Lok for their efforts to engage with multi-lingual communities in District 11.

To Take the Survey, Click HERE

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)

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.

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:

More Info on the Fix Lead SF program, click HERE

To apply for the xo Mini-Grant Program, please click here.

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.

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.

Virtual Meeting (via Zoom): Thursday, Feb. 22. 2024, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
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

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.

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.

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.

To RSVP, CLICK HERE

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.

Selected pop-ups will receive:

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.

To Apply, Click HERE

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.

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.

Monday, February 26, 2024 from 5:00PM - 6:30PM

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.

To RSVP, Click HERE

BLESSING SCAM ALERT:
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 or those who provide "purification' ceremonies in which cash and valuable items must be offered as part of the process.

Please review this previously released video on various ways to identify potential scammers, how to protect yourself from scam, and reporting resources to scam victims.

MORE SCAM ALERTS:
The San Francisco Police Department urge all seniors and community members to be suspicious of scams involving:
-- "Roofing inspectors" who ask to gain entrance to your home, "find" bad roofs and offer extremely high rates of service to fix.
-- "Jury Duty" phone calls from scammers asking for payment of "fines" for failing to attend Jury Duty.
-- "Email Claiming to be from USPS" with links to take surveys to win cash prizes.

Seniors are especially vulnerable to these scams. Please talk with your family members about these scams and watch our for in-person, phone and email scams.

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