Budget Related Events
Time to Tell City Leaders How We and Our Neighbors Need Help! 
vera haile in front of sign that says SF is not ready for this wave

This time of year, we could always count on Vera Haile to speak out on how the City was not doing enough to help the growing number of low income seniors and adults with disabilities - now 25% of all San Francisco residents.  

So now it is up to us to carry on Vera's legacy and speak up for ourselves and for our neighbors and friends. 
 
Homecare for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Wednesday, April 6, 1:00 p.m., City Hall Rm 250  
Thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities need homecare but can't afford it. Many family caregivers are going under struggling to provide care without help or respite. We can change this. To learn how, download the attached proposal in support of home care legislation. The need for this legislation, introduced by Supervisor Mar, is supported with the facts in a recent report by the San Francisco Controllers Office about Long Term Care Needs of the City's middle income residents. 

Food Security Hearing 
Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 p.m., City Hall Rm 250 
Thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities struggle to get enough healthy food on their table. Without it, their health and well-being suffers. We can change this. If you or someone you know benefits from the existing home delivered meals and groceries, come support efforts to reduce the waiting list and reach out to serve more in need. See Food Security Hearing Flyer

Senior and Disability Budget Rally
Wednesday, May 5, 12:00 Noon, Carlton B. Goodlett Steps of City Hall
There are so many other ways that the City could help the thousands of people who are struggling to age in their own homes and communities. In addition to the major issues above, this rally (download Budget Rally Flyer) will highlight the need for: 
  • Case managers and social workers for the most vulnerable
  • Job opportunities for low-income seniors and people with disabilties
  • Added computer training at community labs and for homebound seniors
  • Housing for homeless seniors with serious medical conditions
  • Transportation for the "frailest of the frail" to Adult Day Programs
Seniors and adults with disabilities together make up nearly 25% of the City's population and our numbers are growing.  We hope the recent studies (see below) help put the spotlight on the struggles of so many of our neighbors. 
DAAS 2016 Needs Assessment Released
chart showing growing number of low income seniors

The long awaited Department of Aging and Adult Servcies Needs Assessment was just released and provides a wealth of information and statistics about the State of the City as it relates to the well-being of seniors and adults with disabilities.  

DAAS Needs Assessment - Part 1 
DAAS Needs Assessment - Part 2

chart showing how seniors are more likely to be poor than the rest of the population
chart showing the number of adults under 60 who are low income
The number of seniors and people with disabilities is growing and we are getting poorer as compared to the rest of the City's population. 
Last Men Standing - Aging with HIV  
Poster for the film _last Man Standing_
Chronicle reporter Erin Allday spent 10 months interviewing more than 50 men who have lived with HIV/AIDS for half of their lives, as well as doctors, activists, city officials and LGBT allies. She worked with videographers Erin Brethauer and Tim Hussin to document the experience of eight men. These survivors reflect the struggles taking place across San Francisco and the country as survivors continue fighting for their lives.  Allday's in-depth feature appeared in print March 6th and is online at sfchron.cl/survivingAIDS. Follow the conversation through #SurvivingAids. 

Tickets for the April 8th premiere of Last Men Standing can be purchased at sfchronicle.com/lastmenstanding

One more reason the City needs to do more to respond with the compassion and wisdom needed to serve its residents with health and disability issues. 
The Art of Aging Gracefully 

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, in together with UCSF Medical Center, host the every popular Art of Aging Gracefully Resource Fair
poster of the Art of Aging Gracefully Resource Fair
Thursday, April 7, 2016
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jewish Community Center
3200 California Street 

Make it a day of discovery. Engage with local businesses and organizations and enjoy valuable
resources to help you stay healthy and energized, including:
  • Presentations from UCSF Medical Center professionals on healthy living.
  • Insights, opportunities and challenges to support active, creative aging.
  • Free classes, yoga, meditation and much more. 
Stay for the day or attend select sessions! Advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to jccsf.org/aginggracefully or call 415.292.1200.
Aging and Disability Services Hub (Finally) Opens 

map to location of new DAAS Hub
Grand Opening (with dignitaries!) set for 
April 13, 10:00 a.m. at 2 Gough (at Otis)
Learn if you are eligible for Benefits, including Veterans and Disability Benefits 
  • Adult Protective Services
  • CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps)
  • In-Home Supportive Services and Home Care
  • Medi-Cal Information
  • Meal sites, home delivered meals, and pantry sites
  • Case Management Services                    
  • Information & Referral to Community Services   
  • Legal & Eviction Prevention Services        
  • Money Management                               
  • Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
  • Senior Centers/Adult Day Health Care 
  • Medical/Dental Items and Services
  • Healthcare Information
  • Veterans Educational & Survivor & Widows Benefits 
  • And much more. 
For more information about the event or the DAAS Hub call: 415-355-6700

Connectors Build Communities & Friendships
Seniors and People with Disabilities Work to Create Connections and Reduce Isolation

picture of diverse group of seniors and people with disabilities
CLC is proud to create the space for great people to do wonderful work in their own communities. We are delighted to welcome new team members over the past few months - Felton Cogell, Dante Glen, Florence Lau, Olga Poveda, Jose Santamaria, Betty Traynor, and Beverly Taylor.  

CLC has been working to promote programs that create more paid opportunities for seniors and people with disabilities to make an impact.  As part of this year's budget campaign, we are looking to bring a successful program called ReServe to San Francisco to create more paid opportunities in non-profits and government. Stay tuned for more updates. 
Bake Sales Work Wonders
Supervisor Avalos with kids and seniors at a bake sale
Tricia Webb and friends at the Fillmore Center Bake Sale
What could you organize a bake sale to do? Community Bake Sales have a certain magic about them - they entice those who don't usually get involved to bake and to sell and in so doing, create community. Pictured right is the Easter Bake Sale hosted by the Cayuga Connectors. Supervisor Avalos was among the many folks who stopped by to say hi (and to don Bunny ears for a photo). 
One of CLC's earliest Bake Sales was to raise awareness (and money) to make Fillmore Center doors accessible for those with disabilities.  Tricia Webb and her friends led the effort, lots of folks baked and stopped by to say "Hi!"  And they raise over $200.  The end result - Fillmore Center told the group to keep their money, they would put in the automated door opener. Their only request - don't do any more bake sales!  

Computer Classes and Connectivity 
postcard for event
Boomers and Beyond 

This On Lok sponsored event is an exceptional opportunity hear from and network with key motivators in start-ups, forward-thinking companies, venture capitalists, philanthropists, network integrators, senior care and products-all with a common interest in accelerating silver-tech. 
Thursday, March 31, 5:30 to 8:30
at Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. 

Moderator:Katy Fike, PhD, co-founder of Aging 2.0. Panelists include: Reg Kelly, OBE, co-founder of QB3, incubator for innovating drug & device delivery; Mike Masserman, Director of Federal & International Government Relations, Lyft; Scott Mauvais, Director of Technology and Civic Innovation, Microsoft; Founding Member, SF Tech Council.
 

Computer Classes and Tutoring Engage
two seniors smiling at a computer tablet

We have a great roster of classes, tutoring opportunities and presentations. This month's topics include healthcare research online, password safety, sharing photos, Google Earth & more. 

We are also delighted to welcome two new bilingual trainers - Florence Lau and Olga Poveda to increase our classes in Cantonese and Spanish. Stay tuned for more details! Download the full list of classes and open labs here. 

We continue to highlight The History Project with one-on-one training, photo scanning and support every Monday at 360 Valencia from 11:00 to 1:00 and at other sites listed on the schedule. See CLC's History Project here.
 
Have Computers, Will Travel 
smiling senior at our mobile lab

CLC's Computer training efforts have gone more mobile with five computers and a hot spot that really let us take our training "on the road. 

If you are interested in having our mobile computer lab come with a presentation on a topic of interest to your senior center, faith community, or other location where we can reach seniors and adults with disabilities, let us know by calling (415) 821-1003.
  
Community Living Campaign
415-821-1003
marie@sfcommunityliving.org
www.sfcommunityliving.org