PRC

02/26/2026

Earlier this month, the in partnership with Black Action Alliance, Fox News, CalVoices, Black Women Organized for Political Action and others, kicked off Black History Month by co-hosting the first televised bipartisan 2026 California gubernatorial candidate debate.

Held at the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House in San Francisco, the debate created a critical platform to center Black and other marginalized communities, lived experience, and policy priorities that are often left out in statewide political discourse.

The debate featured gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra (D), Steve Hilton (R), Matt Mahan (D), Tom Steyer (D), Tony Thurmond 9D), Antonio Villaraigosa (D), and Betty Yee (D)

The policy priorities elevated during the debate reflect the lived realities of PRC clients and the ongoing fight for housing stability, health equity, economic opportunity, and dignity for all.

The will continue to create forums that make these issues visible and advocate for systems that are equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of those most impacted.

02/24/2026

We are deeply grateful for the ‘s enduring partnership and the powerful example of community in action. As PRC’s longest-running community fundraiser, the Bare Chest Calendar has now raised more than $2 million for our work since 1984.

On February 19 at Powerhouse Bar, the 2026 Bare Chest Calendar Men presented PRC and fellow beneficiaries with a check totaling $231,058 from this season’s fundraising efforts.

PRC’s CEO Dr. Deborah Hawkes energized the crowd and underscored the tremendous impact of this partnership. With funding for HIV services and testing facing significant cuts, she emphasized that community-led fundraising efforts like BCC are not just meaningful; they are essential to sustaining services for the more than 5,000 clients PRC supports annually.

Thank you Bare Chest Calendar!

02/23/2026

PRC’s CEO Dr. Deborah Hawkes recently joined the fourth gathering of ‘Aging While Black SF’, part of a national movement led by Raymond Jetson and Kali Graves, dedicated to improving the aging experience of Black elders through three pillars:

Recalibrate the village, embrace innovation, and lean into Sankofa. (The Sankofa bird represents the wisdom of the elders as invaluable and must be systemically embraced to build stronger communities).

We will continue to work with Raymond and Kali on recommendations that stem from the needs of the Black aging community here in SF.

02/15/2026

We're deeply concerned about how proposed budget reductions to HIV grant funding will affect people we serve. These cuts are not abstract - they translate directly into housing instability, untreated health needs, and reduced access to essential services that keep people safe and stable.

Budgets reflect priorities, and priorities reflect values.

We call on our leaders at all levels of government to reverse proposed cuts and protect the community-based infrastructure that keeps San Francisco safe, equitable, and a place people know they can get support.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health says the Centers for Disease Control is pulling $8 million in grants which will largely impact HIV treatment an...

02/13/2026

Are you a San Francisco frontline worker who wants to understand how to best support your immigrant clients?

➡️Know Your Rights Regardless of Immigration Status
IN-PERSON Workshop⬅️

Presented in English and Spanish
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
10am-11am
At PRC: 170 9th Street, SF

Immigration updates (e.g., the Trump Admin has been terminating TPS and parole for folks, making people undocumented)

Navigating clients to legal and health resources

What to do when legal/health services are not available/are at capacity and cannot support

Prepping for ICE encounters

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RSVP Required: bit.ly/prc224

For information or questions: EAHP@PRCSF.ORG

Conozca Sus Derechos Independientemente del estado migratorio
Taller PRESENCIAL
Presentado en Inglés y Español

Martes, 24 de Febrero de 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
En PRC: 170 9th Street, SF

Actualizaciones en leyes de inmigración (por ejemplo, la administración Trump ha estado terminando el TPS y libertad condicional para las personas, volviéndolas indocumentadas)

Cómo guiar a los clientes hacia recursos legales y de salud

Qué hacer cuando los servicios legales o de salud no están disponibles o están al límite de su capacidad y no pueden brindar apoyo

Preparación para encuentros con ICE

GRATIS Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO
Inscripción necesaria: bit.ly/prc224

Para información o preguntas: EAHP@PRCSF.ORG

02/11/2026

Are you receiving SSI and/or SSDI and working or planning to return to work?

Learn about how working affects eligibility to receive disability income and how to avoid costly pitfalls

-Learn the impact of working when receiving SSI and SSDI
-Learn how to appropriately report earnings

Join PRC’s Equal Access to Healthcare Program team for this free, online workshop:

Working While Receiving Disability Benefits Workshop
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
10a-12p
ONLINE via Zoom

✏️RSVP: givebutter.com/febworking

➡️Free & open to the public⬅️

❓For more info: EAHP@prcsf.org

02/06/2026

We are grateful to partner for this event in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and for ongoing collaboration for health equity with this group!

Join the upcoming screening and discussion:

Unexpected
Real Talk on Love, S*x and Safety
February 13th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
UMOJA Health Access Point (HAP)
5000 3rd Street, SF

➡️➡️ RSVP in bio ⬅️⬅️

02/04/2026

Fair Housing for People With Disabilities

Thursday, February 19th
10am - 11am PST
ONLINE via Zoom

➡️➡️➡️RSVP: bit.ly/housing219

Free training - open to the public!

Learn about:

-How Fair Housing Laws work to ‘level the playing field’ for tenants with disabilities

-When and how to request a reasonable accommodation in housing

-Options for tenants with disabilities if their landlord fails to accommodate their disability

Questions? EAHP@prcsf.org

02/04/2026

Fair Housing for People With Disabilities
ONLINE TRAINING

Thursday, February 19, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am PST

-How Fair Housing Laws work to ‘level the playing field’ for tenants with disabilities

-When/how to request a reasonable accommodation in housing

-Options for tenants with disabilities if their landlord fails to accommodate their disability

RSVP: bit.ly/februaryhousing

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For information or questions:
EAHP@prcsf.org

01/31/2026

Our Workforce Development Program is hiring a Trainer/Employment Specialist.

More details and application here: bit.ly/PRCtrainer

01/28/2026

Photo of Martin Muneton, Director of Client Services
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We are so grateful for the highly dedicated staff that make our programs and services impactful and essential for San Franciscans.

We’re sharing a recent client testimonial here that expresses gratitude for Martin Muneton, Director of Client Services. Thank you Martin for bringing incredible professional expertise, patience and kindness to the work you do each day, and changing people’s lives in the process.

“The PRC Emergency Fund program has been truly life-changing for me. During one of the most frightening and vulnerable periods of my life—battling an aggressive cancer while enduring intense treatments—this program did far more than provide financial assistance. It restored my sense of hope, dignity, and belief that I can survive and win this fight.

Stress, fear, and hardship can be overwhelming and even dangerous when someone is already fighting for their life, and PRC’s support genuinely helped lift that burden at a critical moment. I want to especially recognize Mr. Martin Muneton, whose professionalism, compassion, patience, and kindness were nothing short of extraordinary.

At no point did he show frustration, even when I was understandably stressed, emotional, or in need of reassurance. Instead, he consistently demonstrated empathy, understanding, and a genuine love for his work and for helping others. His calm, respectful, and caring approach made me feel seen, heard, and valued as a human being—not just a case file.

In a time when fear and uncertainty can easily overwhelm someone, Martin’s support felt stabilizing and life-affirming. I reached out to more than 20 organizations while in crisis, and PRC was the only one that truly stepped up to help me. This experience has shown me how vital PRC’s mission is and how deeply its staff embodies that mission in action…I am profoundly grateful to PRC and to Mr. Muneton for helping me believe that I am not alone and that I can continue fighting for my life with hope and strength.” -PRC Client

01/20/2026

-Working While Receiving Disability Benefits-

🎉A FREE, monthly training that is open to the public🎉

Are you receiving SSI and/or SSDI and working or planning to return to work?

Learn about how working affects eligibility to receive disability income and how to avoid costly pitfalls.

Learn the impact of working when receiving SSI and SSDI

Learn how to appropriately report earnings

This workshop is free and open to the public. However, capacity is limited and RSVP is required.

ADA Accessible | Funded by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the Ryan White Care Act

FIND SCHEDULE + RSVP for this monthly workshop and other trainings offered by PRC’s Legal Advocacy Program here:

prcsf.org/events/category/training/