San Francisco Village was recently spotlighted in the article “What Community Means” by the National Association of Realtors. The article discusses the importance of community in supporting individuals and families through life’s transitions. We are happy to have been one of the nonprofit organizations highlighted in this article alongside CoGenerate, Stoop Stories, and Meals on Wheels.
San Francisco Village embodies principles of reciprocity and mutual support by providing a variety of programs and services that help older adults stay connected and engaged our community.
Here are some of the benefits of being a member of San Francisco Village:
- Social connection: We offer a variety of social and educational programs and activities that help members meet new friends and neighbors.
- Support: We connect our members to a multigenerational volunteer network that can help them with requests such as grocery shopping, technology troubleshooting, a ride to a doctor’s appointment, help with decluttering, and more. All of which help older adults continue to live independently in the places they call home.
- Resources: Our team can connect members with resources and make referrals in the community, such as transportation assistance and home care services.
San Francisco Village is a great example of how generations can come together and create a caring community. If you are looking for a way to connect with others, get involved in your community, and make a difference, San Francisco Village is a great place to start as a member, or as a volunteer.
Sara joined the team in 2018. She brings with her 20 years of experience in community development, philanthropy, and organizational management. She completed her bachelors at George Washington University and her masters at UC Berkeley. Her career focus has been on evaluating how community groups run from year-to-year and strengthening daily processes to increase institutional success. Sara loves travel and global development issues, particularly a non-profit she founded 10 years ago focusing on students’ access to school in Cambodia. Sara is raising her family here in San Francisco.
Maya is a public relations and communications professional with more than a decade of experience; her expertise includes consumer products and technology PR, as well as event management and content development. She has been a pro-bono consultant with the Taproot Foundation since 2012, and has participated in three service grants to date. Maya attended the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated with a BA in mass communications and a minor in political science.