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After hearing from so many of you that Homelessness was a growing problem in our neighborhood, the BCNA Board took action. With the help of North Beach Citizens —a non-profit dedicated to humane solutions for unhoused people—we identified a handful of approachable people unhoused on the streets of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood.

Kristie Fairchild, NB Citizens’ executive director, jumped in. For two women who had lost jobs or housing, Kristie and her team helped them find transitional housing. A Vietnam veteran initially rejected offers of help but, after a few months, agreed to participate in NB Citizens’ Street beautification program (street clean-up in exchange for lunch & food vouchers) and now has permanent housing.

Another man, Chris, had a more complicated story. With the help of an NB Citizens case manager, Chris has been able to correct the errors in his social security records, which prevented him from receiving benefits. Today, Chris has his new DMV I.D. card, monetary benefits, and a physician and has moved into permanent affordable housing. Here is a picture of Chris Bass with keys to his new apartment, wearing new/clean clothes donated by BCNA members. BCNA members also donated furniture and a mini fridge to Chris for his new apartment.

To read more about Chris’s story and others who have been helped by North Beach Citizens’ go to https://www.northbeachcitizens.org/our-work.

What you can do

Each year, BCNA donates time and in-kind to a local non-profit that benefits our neighborhood. This year, the BCNA selected North Beach Citizens and added a modest cash donation.

We urge you to learn more about North Beach Citizens, the impact of their work, and how they benefit the neediest in the Barbary Coast neighborhood by going to their website at https://www.northbeachcitizens.org/

Consider adding your donation to help the unhoused people in the Barbary Coast neighborhood by donating to or helping out at https://www.northbeachcitizens.org/fundaneed

Thank you on behalf of the BCNA Board of Directors

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These photos from 2022 are beautiful but don’t capture the movement and sound of the live experience.

6 buildings, works by 13 artists, and free. Local participating retailers and businesses will offer themed drinks and bites for Let’s Glow SF attendees
throughout the entire 10-night event.

For more information, including a map with seating areas and to see a video of last year, click here.