SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for TLCBD’s Annual Spring Soiree, a benefit for Safe Passage’s 15th Year Anniversary, at The Phoenix Hotel on Thursday, May 2nd, from 4 PM to 7 PM. This vibrant gathering is a celebration of our commitment to the safety and well-being of the Tenderloin community, spotlighting fifteen years of dedicated service by TLCBD’s Corner Captains and Safe Passage volunteers. With their deep community roots and multilingual capabilities, they embody the spirit of inclusion, safeguarding our streets and guiding children and families throughout our neighborhood. Your support fuels essential services, from sidewalk maintenance to ensuring a welcoming path for all, so join us in reinforcing the Tenderloin’s legacy of care, community, and collective safety.
HELP SAVE THE MARKET MATCH PROGRAM
Our community faces a critical challenge as the California Nutrition Incentive Program, funding Market Match, faces potential elimination in the Governor’s 2024 budget. This program is essential for Tenderloin residents to access affordable, nutritious food and is pivotal in sustaining the Heart of the City Farmer’s Market.
Our friends, partners, and neighbors urgently need your help to mobilize against these cuts. Please visit the Save Market Match website to learn how you can send letters to legislators, advocating to keep this crucial program alive!
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT BOEDDEKER
A heartwarming display of community spirit was seen at the Boeddeker Open House, where over 250 attendees came together to engage and learn about park rules and programming. This event highlighted our progress in strengthening essential partnerships, particularly with SF Rec and Park and the SF YMCA, through sustained and cooperative efforts. It’s the dedication and hard work of our entire team that made this possible, reflecting our shared commitment to making a significant impact in the lives of our community members.
FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT: PARTNER ACTIVATIONS & ENGAGEMENT
February was a month of celebration and community action, highlighted by the Black History Month Takeover, where the Bay Area Black Bartender Collective showcased their talents, enriching our community’s cultural tapestry. Additionally, our friends at the Boys & Girls Clubs of SF’s Tenderloin Clubhouse and Outta Sight Pizza underscored the power of community support, turning delicious Chicken Pesto slices into funds for a noble cause. Moreover, our initiative to bolster civic participation during the elections demonstrated our commitment to keeping our team members and residents informed and engaged, ensuring every voice in the Tenderloin is heard.
SPRINGING FORWARD
The neighborhood was animated with events the past couple of weeks, including the First Thursdays Art Walk with Moth Belly Gallery, the Counterpulse Drum Circles, and a meaningful Arbor Day with D5 Supervisor Dean Preston, DPQ Bureau of Forestry, and the SF Transgender District.
As spring approaches, we are excited to continue and feature a new series of events and initiatives that embody our dedication to enhancing the neighborhood’s vitality and spirit, such as this Thursday’s (3/14) Jazz Night in the Alley, which will bring the sultry sounds of jazz to the heart of the Tenderloin. Food Truck gatherings have now made their home on Fridays and Saturdays, which will help the Civic Space Foundation and The Phoenix Hotel better cater to the weekend crowd and local food vendors alike. Safe Passage will be supporting multiple initiatives, TCS’s Movie Night this Friday, providing escorts for the Boys and Girls Club this spring break, and honoring the Thai, Lao, & Khmer New Year with a family-friendly event featuring community resources, games, food, and raffles.
ICYMI – A BOLD VOICE FOR THE TENDERLOIN
This month began on a note of advocacy and recognition as our Executive Director’s powerful op-ed, “Troubled Tenderloin needs a new state of emergency, funding infusion,” was featured in the San Francisco Standard. Through this publication, the complexities and contrasts of the Tenderloin were eloquently brought to light, challenging the stigmatized views and calling for renewed commitment from both San Francisco and the state of California. The op-ed paints a vivid picture of the Tenderloin as more than its challenges – it’s a community rich in diversity, hope, and potential, home to over 300 small businesses and 3,500 residents from various walks of life. Our call to action includes immediate relief and strategic initiatives to uplift the Tenderloin, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and equity for all of those who live and work in the neighborhood.
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