Meaningful Ways To Engage With The San Francisco Community This Weekend
This weekend, the San Francisco community is showing support for one another in various ways, through engaging with local businesses, providing community spaces, and more. Consider these ways to engage with the San Francisco community this weekend. Support small businesses ------------------------ One meaningful way to engage with the community is to support local, small businesses. Some local businesses giving back to the community include the Russian Hill Book Store, which is donating profits from Friday, January 30 , to the SF Immigration Legal Defense Collaborative. Green Apple Books, along with its sister store Bowser Books, will keep its doors open for community engagement, whether people want a quiet place to read or to talk with neighbors. These are just a few small businesses, but your neighborhood coffee shop, restaurant, or favorite store is also a place to connect with your neighbors and shop local. Community organizations and non-profits --------------------------------------- There are many non-profits and organizations in San Francisco that work tirelessly to support the community in a variety of ways. This includes food banks, support for entrepreneurs, and community centers, among others. Here are a few resources available to the San Francisco community . * SF Immigrant Legal Defense Commission: This nonprofit provides free legal counsel to adults, families, and children in San Francisco who are facing removal proceedings in SF Immigration Court. * La Raza Community Resource Center: The community center works to support Spanish-speaking immigrant families in accessing resources. The center is currently offering legal services at no cost or low cost in a bilingual, confidential setting. * SF Mutual Aid: SF Mutual Aid is a group of residents and organizations that work together to help those in need. You can either request support or give support for various situations and needs. * SF Marin Food Bank: The local food bank is a vital resource for many, and 1 in 5 people in California struggle with food insecurity. The SF Marin Food Bank provides food pantries, grocery delivery, community markets, and more. * Bay Area Legal Aid: This legal aid organization works to help low-income families with legal assistance and advocacy regarding immigration, domestic violence, housing, and more. * Immigration Center for Women and Children: This legal non-profit provides free and affordable resources to fpr women and children in California. * La Cocina: La Cocina is a non profit that helps local entrepreneurs start businesses, particularly women, immigrants, and and people of color. Source: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/community-engagement-sf-weekend/