PODER

A grassroots, environmental justice organization based in San Francisco’s Mission District

Updates

Support AB 523! Today!

September 13, 2017

PODER familia,

AB 523 (Reyes) is coming up to a vote in the Assembly. Although it passed the floor with 51-20-9, we heard today that the Bay Area Caucus is not going to support our bill.

We are looking for

Say No to Big Oil! No to AB 398!

July 14, 2017

Contact your legislators today.

Tell them to vote No on AB 398.

Governor Brown negotiated this bill behind closed doors with Big Oil.

Say No to a bad climate deal and Yes to Climate Justice!

Meet our Promotora, Maria Elena Ramos!

February 1, 2017

After the outcome of the 2016 November Election, our immigrant communities must remain calm, informed, and prepared more than ever. In the coming year, it will be important to share any new information that can support our communities as well

1296 Shotwell Granted Affordable Housing Bonus Program Height Increase

December 2, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 2, 2016

1296 Shotwell Granted Affordable Housing Bonus Program Height Increase
Sets precedent as first-ever height increase for 100 percent affordable housing in San Francisco

San Francisco, Calif. — The Mission District’s housing crisis has been

We Love Our Elders: Fran & Iris

November 28, 2016

Name: Fran Taylor & Iris Biblowitz
Ages: 67 and 70
Born in: Hyattsville, Md. & Jamaica, N.Y.
Current Neighborhood: Mission

Why did you move to San Francisco?
I met Iris in Boston over 40 years ago, not long after in

We Love Our Elders: Amelia Andrade


November 3, 2016

Name: Amelia Andrade
Born in: Mexico
Current Neighborhood: Mission (Navigation Center- Homeless shelter)
Ages: 62 years old

Why did you make San Francisco your home?

I came from Mexico looking for a better future. I came to the Mission, but

Tu Voto = Tu Voz

October 31, 2016

Vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016!

This November, we have the opportunity to vote for Affordable Housing, Good Government, Funding for Schools and City Services and Less Criminalization.

Get your bilingual San Francisco Rising Voter Guide here.

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