The Dignity Fund

04/08/2026

📣ONE WEEK OUT: YOUR VOICE MATTERS — APRIL 15 HEARING
San Francisco is facing a $1 BILLION budget deficit—and seniors & people with disabilities are on the chopping block.
The City is proposing $2.9 MILLION in cuts to the Department of Disability & Aging Services (DAS), with over $1 MILLION hitting community programs that keep people connected, healthy, and housed.
We need YOU to show up and speak out.
🗓 April 15
🕙 10:00 am
📍 Budget & Finance Committee Hearing
👉 Details: https://sfbos.org/budget-finance-committee
Let’s make sure City Hall hears from the people most impacted.

04/06/2026

💬 YOUR VOICE MATTERS—NOW MORE THAN EVER

San Francisco is facing a massive budget deficit—and the proposed cuts are hitting seniors and people with disabilities first.

Programs that support aging in place, community connection, and basic needs are on the line.

Come to the People’s Budget Town Hall to:
✔️ Understand the budget cuts
✔️ Learn what’s at risk
✔️ Take action with others

📅 April 7 | 7–8:30 pm
📍 2070 Mission St

Together, we can fight for a People’s Budget that protects our communities. ✊

04/05/2026

LESS HEALTH FUNDING = FEWER LIFESAVING SERVICES
⚕️ In his proposed budget, Mayor is cutting public health funding, including services in clinics, senior care, behavioral health, and HIV care. Older adults and people with disabilities depend on these programs to manage health conditions and remain independent. Reducing access puts lives at risk.
Daniel Lurie
Connie Chan 陳詩敏 sherill.39
Danny Sauter for District 3 Supervisor 李爾德
Alan Wong
Bilal Mahmood 馬百樂
Matt Dorsey
Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
Supervisor Jackie Fielder
Shamann Walton 華頌善 chen.SF

04/03/2026

CUTTING SUPPORT FOR AGING IN PLACE PUTS INDEPENDENCE AT RISK
🏠 Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget includes a $144,000 cut to Next Village SF—a neighborhood nonprofit that helps older adults live independently in their own homes.

Reducing this funding means fewer services, fewer connections, and fewer opportunities for seniors to thrive on their own. For many, this support is the difference between independence and isolation—or even displacement.

Daniel Lurie
Connie Chan 陳詩敏 sherill.39
Danny Sauter for District 3 Supervisor 李爾德
Alan Wong
Bilal Mahmood 馬百樂
Matt Dorsey
Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
Supervisor Jackie Fielder
Shamann Walton 華頌善 chen.SF

Learn more: https://www.sfdignityfund.org/
https://nextvillagesf.org/

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04/01/2026

WHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTION DISAPPEARS, ISOLATION GROWS
🚨 In his proposed budget, Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling for over $100M in cuts to community support programs—including public health, housing, workforce development, and more. These cuts will directly impact older adults and people with disabilities who rely on these services to stay healthy, connected, and independent. This is not just a budget issue—it’s about dignity, access, and quality of life.
Daniel Lurie
Connie Chan 陳詩敏 sherill.39
Danny Sauter for District 3 Supervisor 李爾德
Alan Wong
Bilal Mahmood 馬百樂
Matt Dorsey
Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
Supervisor Jackie Fielder
Shamann Walton 華頌善 chen.SF

03/29/2026

THE BEAT GOES ON 🥁
Programs that support older adults and people with disabilities make our communities stronger — and we need your voice to help protect them.

We’re gathering real stories about the impact of services across San Francisco and how proposed cuts could affect the people who rely on them every day.

💬 Have you seen these programs make a difference?
🧓 Do you know someone whose life has been improved by community services?
📉 Are you concerned about how cuts could impact seniors and adults with disabilities?

Take a few minutes to share your story in our short survey. Your input will help show City leaders why these programs matter.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeidpRNjmrsMyOls_LIjSTY3iJ6aJvuH89kWMDQRxkGPaVK-g/viewform
🎨 We’re also collecting colorful postcards from participants highlighting why these services are important.
You can print a template, fill it out, and send it back to CLC — we’ll share them with the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor’s Office.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LMrIivRppKNzu8YIkn0g9bOuBvHN1NAW
Every story helps. Every voice matters.
Let’s keep the beat going.

03/25/2026

Empowerment Training Begins Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we kick off the Senior & Disability Empowerment Training!
If you want to build your leadership skills, learn how to advocate effectively, and connect with others working to strengthen services for seniors and people with disabilities — this training is for you.

📅 March 26 & 27
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Forest Hill Christian Church
250 Laguna Honda Blvd

✨ Free training
✨ Lunch, snacks & materials included
✨ Accessible location with parking and transit nearby

Last chance to register:
http://bit.ly/DignityFundSF

Let’s learn, organize, and build power together.

03/23/2026

A FEW DAYS OUT
Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?

The Senior & Disability Empowerment Training is only a few days away!
This is your chance to connect with community leaders, share experiences, and learn the tools needed to advocate for better services for seniors and people with disabilities.

Expect:
🤝 Interactive workshops
🎤 Public speaking and advocacy skills
🧠 Organizing and leadership training
🍽 Lunch and snacks included

📅 March 26 & 27
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Forest Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd

Join a community working to make San Francisco stronger for everyone.
Register today:
http://bit.ly/DignityFundSF

03/22/2026

👵 WORK WITH PURPOSE SHOULD NOT BE CUT

For seven years, SF ReServe has helped older adults and adults with disabilities find meaningful part-time employment while strengthening community organizations across San Francisco.

Now the City is proposing a $500,000 reduction to the program, which would mean far fewer job placements for older residents.

For many participants, SF ReServe provides extra income, daily structure, social connection, and the chance to continue contributing their knowledge and experience to the community. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1071939598

✉️ Tell City leaders to restore funding.
Write the Mayor and Board of Supervisors here:
https://sfmayor.org/contact
https://sfbos.org/

Daniel Lurie
Connie Chan 陳詩敏 sherill.39
Danny Sauter for District 3 Supervisor 李爾德
Alan Wong
Bilal Mahmood 馬百樂
Matt Dorsey
Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
Supervisor Jackie Fielder
Shamann Walton 華頌善 chen.SF

San Francisco’s seniors deserve opportunities to work with dignity, purpose, and community.

03/18/2026

💼 DON’T CUT OPPORTUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS

San Francisco is proposing a $500,000 cut to the SF ReServe program — about half of its funding.

SF ReServe, a program of Community Living Campaign, connects older adults and adults with disabilities with meaningful part-time jobs at nonprofits and small businesses across the city. The program helps older residents earn supplemental income, stay socially connected, and find renewed purpose through work.

Cutting the program means fewer opportunities for seniors to work, contribute their skills, and support themselves financially.

📣 You can help protect the program.

Write to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors and ask them to restore funding for SF ReServe:
https://sfmayor.org/contact
https://sfbos.org/

Daniel Lurie
Connie Chan 陳詩敏 sherill.39
Danny Sauter for District 3 Supervisor 李爾德
Alan Wong
Bilal Mahmood 馬百樂
Matt Dorsey
Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
Supervisor Jackie Fielder
Shamann Walton 華頌善 chen.SF

Watch the video about older adults in the workforce.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1145415640

San Francisco should expand opportunities for older adults — not cut them.

03/17/2026

📣 ONE WEEK OUT
There’s still time to sign up for the Senior & Disability Empowerment Training!

During this two-day workshop, you’ll learn practical skills to strengthen your voice and make change in your community.

You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Assess your leadership style
✔️ Run effective meetings
✔️ Organize campaigns
✔️ Speak with policymakers and the media
✔️ Improve your public speaking skills

📅 March 26–27
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Forest Hill Christian Church, SF

💡 Free training + lunch, snacks, and materials included.

Spaces are limited — sign up now:
http://bit.ly/DignityFundSF

03/16/2026

📣 TODAY: PEOPLE’S BUDGET COALITION RESTORATION STRATEGY MEETING

Monday, March 16
🕒 3:00–3:30 pm Optional Spokesperson Training
🕞 3:30–5:00 pm Restoration Strategy Meeting

Today, the People’s Budget Coalition is convening advocates and community organizations to align on restoring funding for critical services facing cuts.

San Francisco’s proposed budget includes $2.9 million per year in cuts within the Department of Disability and Aging Services and a $500,000 reduction to Community Living Campaign’s SF ReServe program — programs that help seniors stay employed, connected, and independent.

👉 RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVdPn9qF2x_fDZgBC71b5pONVQERdSlAifbAgmUmR9r0NViQ/viewform

Be in the room. Let’s move together. 💐