Lakeside One Residents:
Learn about the SF Coordinated Street Response Program where public agencies work together to provide support for people on the streets experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. There are many programs coordinated by the Department of Public Health such as the Bridge & Engagement Services Team, BEST Neighborhoods, who help place people inside for treatment, care, and support. Please call 911 for someone in immediate need (wandering into traffic or appearing severely at risk outside). Use 311 for non-emergencies such as reporting encampments, picking up needles or hazardous waste, and more.
Learn about Home Match, a nonprofit in San Francisco whose mission is to house people locally by connecting individuals with spare rooms to those in need of more affordable housing. FAQ here, covered last year in the San Francisco Chronicle as helping to prevent homelessness. Through practical assistance and clear expectations, Home Match is committed to enhancing housing stability and social connections.
If you have questions or concerns about the effects of alcohol, here is a useful link with resources including a free and confidential alcohol abuse hotline.
Shop local in the Lakeside Village Commercial Corridor! Shop Dine SF has many reasons for us to support the many small businesses that make Lakeside Village special.
At the start of COVID-19, we updated the Lakeside One block-by-block contact list with volunteers willing and able to help their neighbors. If you have moved to Lakeside One and would like to be added or receive the list, NOT for commercial use, please email lakeside@mainfare.com.
Lakeside Village Commercial Corridor:
SF Shines Facade Grant opened on Monday March 31st for up to $20,000 for exterior storefront improvements. Low-income business owners (as defined here) may be eligible to receive up to 50% of the grant upfront. Nonprofits will be eligible for grants of up to $10,000. A similar grant for interior upgrades closed within a few days so early action is recommended.
For ADA compliance, apply for the ADA Barrier Removal Grant.
For shared spaces, read more here.
The city has set up a simple program to legalize awnings with (most) fees waived through July 1, 2025. More information at this link. Check your address here.
California lawmakers approved 11 laws that aim to crack down on theft amid public outrage over robberies at retail stores.
OLSE has released an updated 2025 Health Care Security Ordinance Poster (PDF). This poster must be placed at each job site or workplace in a location where employees can read it easily as of January 1, 2025. For employees working remotely, the poster may be provided electronically.
The City and County of San Francisco introduced the new SF Lends initiative, which connects small businesses with affordable loans and lines of credit from major banks. This initiative presents an opportunity for our City Supplier community, particularly small and Local Business Enterprises (LBEs).
Nominations for the San Francisco Business Times "40 under 40" business leaders and "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" are due January 30th, 2025.
To prepare for the rainy season, grants of up to $100,000 (and free sandbags) to help protect commercial properties from flood damage. More info here.
The Chamber of Commerce offers regular free events for small businesses to network. The next one is November 19, 2024, from 3PM to 6PM in the Western Addition. More info here.
Webinar on Nov 12, 2024, at 3PM on finding state contracting opportunities, signup here.
Small Business Resources are available from the Chamber of Commerce at this link.
The Warriors and TriNet will provide five (5) small businesses in San Francisco a one-time $10,000 grant. Details and application are at this link.
Business owners can apply for residential parking permits at this link, one parking permit for a personal vehicle per postal address.
Accessible Barrier Removal Grant provides reimbursement for accessibility. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Read more here.
Storefront Opportunity Grant provides funding and assistance to small businesses to help them expand. Read more here.
Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant provides up to $2,000 to help small businesses. Read more here.
Grant program to support restaurants moving away from single-use disposable items to reusable, including a $700 incentive. Learn more and sign-up for a consultation.
IRS Direct File is for people to access tax filing services that are simple, secure, accurate, and free. Visit directfile.irs.gov to find out if you're eligible and get started.
The City & County of San Francisco has a job program connecting low-income job seekers with local small to medium-sized businesses, including wage subsidy reimbursement as an incentive to hire. For more information, call the hotline, 877-562-1669, or email hsa.jobsnow@sfgov.org.
To stop organized retail theft, SF has $17 million in state grant funds. Read more here.
Awning Amnesty. One-time permit available for existing awnings until June 1, 2024. Check your address here, building permit section.
Refundable Business Tax Credit with up to $26,000 per employee during COVID-19. Can be applied retroactively. Read more here.
For more resources to help small businesses in San Francisco, click here. Includes public safety, burglary prevention, cleaner streets, and more.
Save water and money with commercial equipment rebates. Get money to replace inefficient equipment such as ice machines, steam sterilizers, or commercial laundry equipment. Rebates from SFPUC, learn more and apply.
Receive the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), a refundable payroll tax credit offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that provides up to $26,000 per employee to employers who retained staff during COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. SF New Deal can provide technical assistance and one-on-one support to certain small business owners navigating the eligibility and filing process. Reach out at ertc@sfnewdeal.org or 415-480-1185.
Apply for a small business grant after you complete a training. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Apply for a grant if you want to open a new storefront. Small businesses that are eligible can apply to receive up to $25,000 for a first storefront location or up to $50,000 to expand to an additional storefront location. Includes assistance in lease negotiations.
Apply for a grant for vandalism-related costs for your small business storefront. Up to $2,000 in financial relief. First-come-first-served based on fund availability.
To report a vacant storefront, click here.
To find a volunteer from your local community, click here. Nonprofits can post a project within five minutes, with an average match time of five days.
Report Crime to SFPD:
In an emergency, dial 911.
The non-emergency advice line for SFPD is 415-553-0123.
To file a police report online, click here.
For incidents that cannot be reported online, the nearest police station for an in person report is Taraval.
COVID-19 Resources:
The Office of the Governor is calling on Californians to volunteer their time at COVID-19 vaccination sites for both medical and general support. Click here to learn more.
For up-to-date information on San Francisco's high volume vaccination sites and your eligibility, click here.
San Francisco has launched a new mass vaccination site at Moscone Center. You can find out if it's your turn for a vaccine by answering a few questions here.
Get vaccine information from Safeway locations here.
Register here for over age 65 UCSF free vaccination drive-through clinic.
For everyone in San Francisco, register here to get notified when you're eligible for a vaccine.
Shelter in place recommendations including hand-washing, food/Rx, and staying connected.
Volunteer guidelines to keep everyone safe whether you are asking for or offering help.
San Francisco COVID-19 toolkit including up-to-date factsheets from the City on how to protect yourself, official public health orders, and videos. Most information is translated into multiple languages.
San Francisco resources including grocery and pharmacy delivery, mental health, and other information such as parking and SFMTA.
90-Day Mortgage Relief announced by Governor Gavin Newsom.
San Francisco COVID-19 emergency response program to connect volunteers with people needing occasional or one-time practical help.
Hardware store becomes nerve center to help West Portal neighbors during COVID-19 (KTVU news report).
Phased reopening of San Francisco with activities/business allowed and timing.
Current San Francisco case numbers, Health Orders, Press Releases