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San Francisco Housing Authority
Resident Services Newsletter

July 2008 - Volume 3 Issue 7

OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND RELATIONS   1251 Turk St San Franscisco, CA 94115
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Tel: 415-345-0123   Fax: 415-345-0122   URL: www.sfha.org

SUMMER OF UNITY AND CELEBRATION 2008:
Empowering and Engaging Youth and Residents in Public Housing

The Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) will co-sponsor these events with the A. Philip Randolph Institute and the San Francisco Housing Authority. Each event will be made up of a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a resource fair, cultural and youth performances, fun activities, and a Youth Warrior Ceremony to highlight the leadership and resilience of youth in public housing. Over 50 young people, who live in public housing, ages 12-22, will be honored as Youth Warriors in their community. Each youth will be provided with a Certificate of Honor fro the City of San Francisco. These extraordinary young people will be nominated by their community for overcoming obstacles and making positive changes in their communities.
Summer of Unity in your Community: Oakdale (between Ingalls and Griffith) – July 12th, Western Addition (Ella Hill Hutch at1050 McAllister) – July 19th , Alemany – July 26th , Potrero Hill (1095 Connecticut) – August 16th , Sunnydale (Corner of Santos and Blythdale, near the basketball court) – August 23rd

Economic Opportunity Council - Computer Lab-Business Center:
Serving the Potrero Hill Community.

The Computer Lab is available for public use. Computers have internet access, applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Power Point, and graphics. Computer training is available and users have the opportunity to look and apply for jobs. There is also a black-and-white laser printer available for use. The lab also provides users the opportunity to look and apply for jobs.
Computer Lab/Business Center: Access to a computer and use of Internet. Monday-Thursday, 8-4 PM and Fridays by appointment only. For more information about our classes and services, call 415-206-2121.

The Hunters View Tenants Association continues sponsoring monthly resident meetings with the Hunters View Community Partners, the revitalization team currently working with the community to redevelop Hunters View. The monthly meetings are now held the last Tuesday of the month – the next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 5:30 pm at the tenants association office located at 227-229 West Point Road. The meetings offer childcare and dinner for those who attend. The meetings are getting more popular, so make sure you get your chair and contribute to the rebuilding of your homes! The next meeting's agenda will include discussions on the final relocation plan and supportive services. If you want to learn more about the revitalization, review progress reports, or see what has been discussed at previous resident meetings, check out the Hunters View revitalization website at www.huntersview.info.

Potrero Hill Resident Management Corporation presents
Team Up to CLEAN UP for Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex.

It's summer time and there's no better time to Team-Up to Clean-Up Potrero community housing! The City and County of San Francisco is supporting the Potrero Resident Management Corporation in their efforts to team-up with their neighbors to create a healthy environment and safe community. We need YOU to participate on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 9 am to 12 noon, as we work together on 4 community improvement projects. Activities include: (1) Cleaning & Greening Annex: Plant pruning, creating open spaces for activities, increasing public safety; (2) Green Planting & Beautification: Plant native species, beautify the community, learn gardening skills; (3) Graffiti Removal: Increase cleanliness, respect the community, reclaim safe housing; (4) Assist in Cleaning Vacant Housing: Clean out old housing for new neighbors & improve the health of the community. Everyone who volunteers will receive a FREE T-Shirt and be served a delicious BBQ lunch. During the week leading up to the cleanup, you may discard any unwanted furniture or bulky items in FREE DUMPSTERS that Norcal will be providing. Call 415-345-0123 to RSVP and sign up for one of the four community projects.

Economic Development Information Telephone Line

The San Francisco Housing Authority, Office of Fair Housing & Resident Relations' Economic Development Information Telephone Line provides weekly updates on the following:

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES     *TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS     *CHILDCARE SERVICES
*COMMUNITY EVENTS, MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES and MORE

All residents of San Francisco Housing Authority are encouraged to call the information line at 415-345-0135. The information is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Sherwin Williams Painters Class

The next Sherwin Williams Painters Class will be from July 21, 2008 through August 1, 2008. Interested residents should contact 415.241-1005 to register now.

Bayview Hope Truck Driving Academy

Bayview Hope Truck Driving Academy will be holding its next informational orientation on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 3-5 pm at the True Hope Church, located at 950 Gilman Avenue. Training through Bayview Hope Truck Driving Academy is absolutely free and they will help you find a job when you graduate. The average starting wage is $15 per hour. You will need to bring a recent H-6 DMV printout and remember to dress casually. Priority will go to participants with a Class A permit. For more information, please call: 415-575-2142.

Campus Organizer - Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth

Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth are accepting applications for Campus Organizer. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume and 3 references, including one youth reference to xx ATTN: Melanie Pascual or email to info@colemanadvocates.org. For more information, contact 415-239-0161.

Summer Interns at San Francisco City Hall

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for Summer Interns. For more information, contact Camille Dawkins at 415-554-6110.

YTEC Youth Leadership Program

YTEC is hiring young adults (aged 14-24) who are transitioning out of the juvenile justice and/or foster care system. For more information, contact Ada Rios-Rivera, Leadership Program Coordinator at 415-242-7211.

Housing Modernization Updates

Construction to Begin Soon:

• Hunters Point A West Upper and Lower lead paint encapsulation, 24 bay window upper dry-rot repairs, Cost: $211,800
• Ping Yuen New Exterior Glass Enclosed Elevator, Cost: $430,000
• Ping Yuen North, Exterior Paint, Bird Proofing and LBP in Place Management, Cost: $366,250
• Ping Yuen – Paved Surfaces-Asphalt/Concrete, Cost:$450,000
• Ping Yuen – Security Improvements at Stairwells & Gates, Cost: $430,000
• Holly Courts Courtyard Repaving/Fencing/Handrails – Phase 1, Cost: $315,000.
• 350 Ellis – Entry Gate & Fence Improvement, Cost:$88,493.
• 666 Ellis – Entry Gate & Fence Improvement, Cost:$110,354.

For more information on Housing Modernization, contact Alicia Sisca, Program & Planning Manager at 415-715-3233.

DCYF will serve FREE healthy, hot meals

DCYF will serve FREE healthy, hot meals to all San Francisco children and youth at qualified sites every week day this summer. Every Monday through Friday from June 23 through August 15, 2008, everyone ages 18 and younger can enjoy a healthy, hot lunch for FREE at designated locations throughout San Francisco. Meals are served on a first-come-first serve basis. Children and youth must arrive at the location during specific serving times. Not all sites are open all summer. Serving times vary by location. To find out address and serving time information for other San Francisco locations not listed below, call 311.

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