Pelosi Announces San Francisco Will Receive $12 Million for Community Projects from Government Funding Package

March 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that more than $12 million in new federal funding is headed to San Francisco to support vital community projects. These investments – which will support neighborhood-serving organizations that are helping meet the needs of Bay Area families – were included in the government funding package expected to be signed into law today by President Joe Biden.

"The significant new federal funding designated for crucial community projects in our City is great news for San Franciscans," Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said. "Whether it's addressing hunger and homelessness, expanding access to vital health care services, or honoring our veterans, it was my privilege to secure funding for these projects that will meet the needs of San Franciscans, grow San Francisco’s economy and keep our communities safe."

Speaker Emerita Pelosi continued: “Thanks to the leadership of House Democrats, this year's government funding package puts People Over Politics by investing in working families across America and rejecting extreme Republican cuts and policies. With the stroke of President Biden’s pen, these funding bills keep our government open and delivering for the American people.”

A full list of San Francisco community projects receiving funding for Fiscal Year 2024 include:

Homeless Prenatal Program – $1,416,279 for Affordable Housing Critical Services for Families
San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing – $1,250,000 for Brave Buttons: Overdose Prevention
Glide Foundation – $1,000,000 for Glide Facilities Modernization
Southeast Asian Development Center – $1,000,000 for Southeast Asian Development Center Building Acquisition
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) – $1,000,000 for Promoting Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing in San Francisco
Transbay Joint Powers Authority – $1,000,000 for Wayfinding Improvements at the Salesforce Transit Center
Zuckerberg SF General Hospital – $963,000 for ZSFG Child and Adolescent Support, Advocacy Resource Center (CASARC)
AsianWeek Foundation – $850,000 for Urban Agriculture and Education Farm Improvements
Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) – $850,000 for 16th Street Mission BART Station Elevator Modernization Project
YMCA of San Francisco – $850,000 for Crane Cove YMCA
Centro del Pueblo – $500,000 for Centro del Pueblo Restoration Project
City and County of San Francisco – $500,000 for Harvey Milk Plaza/Castro Street Station Redesign
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – $500,000 for All-Electric Shuttle Buses for University of California
Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy – $500,000 for Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy

"The Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) is truly grateful to the US Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. This investment will help us break the cycle of childhood poverty and family homelessness. Thank you for your partnership," said Shellena Eskridge, Executive Director, Homeless Prenatal Program.

“Brave Buttons are an effective way to reduce the risk of overdose deaths and support residents living in supportive housing,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed. “I am grateful to Speaker Emerita Pelosi for advocating for this funding and ensuring that federal resources are invested into the community here in San Francisco.”

"The Glide Foundation (GLIDE) Building Modernization will be the first significant upgrade to GLIDE’s facilities in more than two decades and to Glide Memorial Church in almost a century. Aligned with GLIDE’s commitment to help more people out of poverty and into stability, the project will allow GLIDE to increase its impact on San Francisco’s most vulnerable individuals and families," said Dr. Gina Fromer, CEO, Glide Foundation.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Pelosi for her instrumental role in securing the $1 million grant for our community center. This generous award will empower us to expand our services and create a more vibrant and inclusive space for the Southeast Asian American community residents of San Francisco," said Judy Young, Executive Director, Southeast Asian Development Center.

“On behalf of the staff and Board of TNDC, please allow us to express our great appreciation to Congresswoman Pelosi for this wonderful news! Please note that the $1,000,000 Community Project Funding will be used to update the energy efficiency infrastructure of various TNDC properties, ensuring seniors in the Tenderloin have safe and affordable housing options with the energy efficiency they deserve. This funding will help us honor the legacy of our late leader, Maruilio León, whose untimely passing last month has been felt throughout the Tenderloin and San Francisco,” said Katie Lamont, Chief Operating Officer, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development.

“Thank you Speaker Emerita for your steadfast commitment to San Francisco and the Bay Area in securing funding for the multimodal Salesforce Transit Center’s wayfinding program,” said Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, owner and operator of the multimodal Salesforce Center. “The $1 million in funding will help thousands of Bay Area riders and visitors seamlessly navigate the transit connections they depend on, support the 11 restaurants and wellness providers found at the Transit Center, and enjoy over 650 free public events at the rooftop park every year. Through your leadership, we are uniting the Bay Area and connecting California.”

“We are tremendously grateful for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s unwavering support and leadership to secure funding for a new and safe home for the Children & Adolescent Support Advocacy and Resource Center (CASARC) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). This funding is a testament to Congresswoman Pelosi’s dedication to ensuring that young survivors of abuse and violence receive the critical care and support they deserve. ZSFG and CASARC play a pivotal role in our community by offering comprehensive services to children and adolescents who have endured unimaginable trauma and we are thrilled that Speaker Emerita Pelosi has once again stepped up for our youngest residents who need this care,” said Kim Meredith, CEO, San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

“This community farm improvement project helps create a hyper-local community food system in which Bayview residents have a high level of control over their food, from seed to table. With one in four San Franciscans at risk of going hungry, this project both grows more healthy food, and offers resources and training for residents to grow their own food to help end hunger and improve public health,” said Ted Fang, Florence Fang Community Farm.

"BART takes pride as a system built for accessibility from our inception. This elevator funding, secured by Speaker Emerita Pelosi, will support the much-needed modernization of our busy 16th and Mission Station elevator," said BART Board President Bevan Dufty. "Riders with mobility challenges, seniors and families with strollers will all benefit from greater accessibility and reliability. Once again, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has made needed transit investments possible for our future BART riders."

“The YMCA of Greater San Francisco has worked with the Dog Patch community to transform Crane Cove Building 49, a historic site and landmark, into a community center and neighborhood hub. When complete, the space will provide wellness programming and much-needed access and exposure to water safety for youth and families in San Francisco who have not historically had access to water activities. We thank Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for providing the Community Project Funding making it possible for the Y to provide equitable access to environment learning opportunities and healthy living programming for residents of all ages,” said Jamie Bruning-Miles, President & CEO, YMCA of San Francisco.

“Since 1989 Centro del Pueblo has served the low income and immigrant community of the Mission with the provision of free services from several excellent non-profit agencies. Today, Mission Housing Development Corporation, La Raza Centro Legal, La Raza Community Resource Center, and Reading Partners, offer our heartfelt thanks to Speaker Emerita Pelosi, so we can permanently repair our roof, restore our foundations built in 1946, and continue to serve tens of thousands each year with equal access to essential services,” said Gabriel Medina, President, Centro Del Pueblo.

"Thank you Speaker Emerita Pelosi for supporting the redesign of Harvey Milk Plaza at the Castro Muni Station," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed. "This project will help make necessary accessibility improvements, while creating a beautiful community gathering space that teaches and preserves the legacy of Harvey Milk and our LGBTQ community."

“We are grateful for Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s support for expanding UCSF’s fleet of electric shuttle buses, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and providing clean and convenient transportation for patients, students, and staff,” said Sam Hawgood, UCSF Chancellor and Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor. “Transitioning to zero-emission vehicles is essential for achieving UCSF’s sustainable transportation goals.”

“This Community Project Funding will go a long way in building a stronger community south of Market, and realizing some of the aspirations we have had of offering a fully accessible playground that is inclusive and centered on equity,” said Seve Ghose, Executive Director, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservatory.