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What issues are you passionate about?  We have been passionately involved with social justice, the arts, immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and poverty reduction. Leslie’s father was a plu...

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This month, the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) proudly recognizes Arab American Heritage Month. We celebrate the rich history, influence, and contributions of Arab Americans to our region and our...

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, the San Francisco Foundation is proud to honor the leadership of women heading organizations tackling crucial issues impacting our region, including aff...

https://sff.org/womens-history-month-give-guide-2024/

At the San Francisco Foundation, we look forward to Black History Month to celebrate both the resilience and the joy that have been defining characteristics of the Black experience in the U.S. On...

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The San Francisco Foundation’s Bay Area Community Impact Fund recently made a new $2 million loan to East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) to provide much-needed affordable ho...

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January 30, 2024 Inside Philanthropy: From Anti-Apartheid to Land Back, Deborah Santana Reflects on Years of Social Justice Giving You might know Deborah Santana as the former wife of legendary m...

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Why did you decide to open a charitable fund at SFF?  My partner and I joined SFF because we were seeking a place that not only spoke the language of justice but also illustrated meaningful, mat...

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Last year’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade continues to threaten reproductive health rights. You can help protect these rights and combat the attacks at the state and federal lev...

https://sff.org/reproductive-justice-give-guide-2023/

The leadup to each election is a critical opportunity to build the community power we need to ensure that everyone has a chance to get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and have a...

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This give guide has been curated in honor of Native American Heritage Month and includes Native-led and Indigenous-serving organizations making significant advancements to ensure that Indigenous ...

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Your Philanthropic Services team compiled this resource guide to help with your year-end giving. Please call your dedicated Help Line at (415) 733-8590 or email us at donorservicessff.org with an...

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Arts and culture are essential means by which people make sense of their lives, share their experiences, build bridges across divides, and realize their common humanity. When accessible and broad...

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