Our Executive Director was interviewed on CNN after a few blocks away from North Beach Citizens’, an art gallery owner sprayed a woman sitting on the curb with a hose in an effort to move her. This type of behavior is deplorable and an injustice against our unhoused neighbors.

In situations like this the general public can feel the system has failed. However, in the midst of tragedy, there is always hope. Since this incidence, our hope has been renewed by people across the United States, and across the world, who have reached out to offer their assistance, to donate to our mission, and to share their humanity. As of now the woman in the video is safe and is receiving medical care.

The City is faced with the opportunity to structure better solutions so that the public health workers on the ground, that we call upon for those in dire need, can be effectively helped and are supported by the resources available. As we move forward, we reaffirm our commitment to working with the community to make sure clients are treated with dignity and respect.