HOPE SF is an ambitious cross-sector initiative to transform San Francisco’s most distressed public housing sites into vibrant and healthy communities.

San Francisco
Joined May 2019
The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development is hiring for a Director of Place-Based Initiatives. The newly created role will provide leadership to HOPE SF, as well as expand HOPE SF’s community development model and core principles to other neighborhoods.
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The Director of Place-Based Initiatives will be responsible for leading and coordinating strategic initiatives aimed at improving both the physical and social fabric of historically marginalized neighborhoods.
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Are you a HOPE SF resident with an idea for a community-based project? Join us at this month’s upcoming How to Apply Workshops to learn more about the HOPE SF Small Grants Program, the application process, and get answers to any questions you may have!
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The next round of the HOPE SF Small Grants Program application opens August 1st – 31st for up to $10k in funding, HOPE SF residents encouraged to apply. The HOPE SF Initiative and San Francisco Foundation are excited to hear from you!
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This year, residents across HOPE SF met to join in the Empowering Community with Voices Self Esteem Building Workshop, accessing essential resources and support building confidence, high self esteem, and self compassion.
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Workshop facilitators led participants through celebrating personal achievements, setting boundaries and expressing their needs. A deep thank you to Loyal Butterflies for leading this impactful work and building a safe space for residents to heal, feel, and reveal. 🦋
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Congratulations to all HOPE SF students this graduation season! Whether you are graduating from elementary, middle, high school or college, we recognize all the hard work you put into this year and wish you all the best in the years ahead!
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As students get ready for summer, we are thrilled to shout out the Alice Griffith Walking School Bus! All year, HOPE SF students met in the early morning to share a meal, fun activities, and check in on their feelings for the day ahead.
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After breakfast, they traveled to school together, ready to rise as young leaders. With the support of parents and community, the Walking School Bus was able to improve student attendance by 20%. Congratulations on a successful school year!
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With approximately 24,000 square feet of combined ground-floor commercial space, Sunnydale Blocks 3A and 3B represent the largest commercial developments at any HOPE SF site. We can't wait to celebrate the grand opening of these buildings next year🎉
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Today, we celebrated the "topping out” of two new affordable housing communities at Sunnydale HOPE SF, signifying the completion of the buildings’ structural frames. Together, Sunnydale Blocks 3A and 3B will provide 170 apartments for low-income families. sf.gov/news/mayor-breed-cele…
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This Earth Day, we honor our HOPE SF environmental champions and the efforts to spread awareness of the impact of pollution in Bayview Hunters Point. Shout out to HOPE SF students and residents leading the conversation on toxic pollution, air quality, power plants, and more.
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Introducing the new Initiative Officer of the Partnership for HOPE SF at the San Francisco Foundation! Breeanna comes to the position with years of nonprofit and Bay Area government experience, holding deep ties to the HOPE SF community.
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She describes the opportunity as being “my dream to work with HOPE SF and the San Francisco Foundation” and brings belonging and solidarity to the position. Welcome Bree!
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Shout out to the Huntersview Digital Audio classes! Led by Mr. Joseph, a longtime Bayview Hunters Point resident, HOPE SF youth and adults learn a range of different instruments and electronic tools to create beats and songs.
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Inspired by J Dilla, students practice the art form of songwriting, releasing energy and emotion lyrically through instruments and voice.
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📢Calling HOPE SF residents! In partnership with the San Francisco Foundation, Jumuiya Research Institute is recruiting for two paid opportunities for current HOPE SF residents to work closely with an upcoming pilot program fostering economic stability in the HOPE SF community.
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Please scan the QR codes to learn more and apply to either the Resident Advisory Committee or Resident Researcher positions for the opportunity to receive training and play a pivotal role in shaping the pilot program, influencing positive change in the community.
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Are you a HOPE SF resident with an idea for a community-based project? Join us at this month’s upcoming How to Apply Workshops to learn more about the HOPE SF Small Grants Program, the application process, and get answers to any questions you may have!
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The next round of the HOPE SF Small Grants Program application opens February 1st – 29th for up to $10k in funding, HOPE SF residents encouraged to apply. The HOPE SF Initiative and San Francisco Foundation is excited to hear from you!
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