Special to Bayview Hill-Bayview Footprints

LOCAL NEWS April 24, 2010		Plant sale to support our friends at 700 Goettingen Park Saturday 10-3pm
Seva* Health policy & advocacy for BVHP Recommendations drafted, review invited    Why are Yvette Robles, Ed Donaldson, Debra Keller, Espanola Jackson, and Randy Quezada smiling?  They just got an advance draft of a set of healthcare policy recommendations that emerged from a community-based, participatory partnership between residents and leaders in BVHP, SF General Hospital doctors and other experts at University of California.  They are part of the "Accountability Council," which has taken on a community review of the draft so that the final document speaks the truth and advances our community toward wellness in practical ways. You can meet the other Accountability Council members and Seva* leaders online.  At the same time, comment on the Seva* Healthcare Policy Recommendations & Advocacy Tool.  It's all at www.SevaPartnership.org. Sunday Streets, eco-everything, and Russian visitors Reports about last Sunday's pile-up of BVHP events have been coming in to Footprints this week.  Sunday Streets brought street closures deeper into the heart of Bayview, but few participants in the Southland.  Those who walked or wheeled near the Quesada Gardens were having a lovely time under blue Bayview skies. The next Sunday Streets closure of 3rd Street is scheduled for May 23th.  Email Beth Byrne for more information.  Third Street in the Bayview was practically empty Sunday afternoon. Only a handful of bike riders, roller skaters and pedestrians covered the street, getting exercise and enjoying the calm atmosphere.  Alex Estrada, Citizen Report Sunday Streets returned to the Bayview and the Central Waterfront for a third straight year yesterday, welcomed by a resplendent, sunny day and thousands of participants on bike, foot and skate.  Michael Rhodes  The official opening of the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head drew rave reviews from those who attended on Sunday, and others who were part of ritual ceremonies Saturday evening.  Literacy for Environmental Justice has poured its collective heart into this project designed to educate us all about environmental justice issues facing our community. Quesada Gardens neighbors hosted a busload of Stanford students and students from universities in Moscow who were in the area for a conference.  Neighbors and students mixed it up at the Quesada Gardens' Founders Memorial hillside (pictured), the Bridgeview Community Garden, and the Latona Community Garden. Overheard...  "I can't believe those guys got the three stumps we've been wrestling with out of the ground!" - James "Bayview is the most whimsical neighborhood in San Francisco." - Jacob "Some of us don't understand the concept of American community service, and why people do this for free." - Anda (Russian delegation organizer) Draft Parcel C decision meeting Paid Advertisement		In this issue Seva* invites review of policy recommendations Upcoming events Jazz on a mission Riding for African American women Jazz Vassar is on a mission Bayview resident Jazz Vassar is on a mission to ride in this year's AIDS Life Cycle Marathon.  She hopes to be a role model for young black women who don't know that HIV/AIDS is the number one killer of Black women in America.  You can help Jazz reach her goal, and help those with HIV-related health challenges at the same time... More hours to enjoy Frisco Fried Bayview's still new eatery is now open longer (11am to 7pm Tuesday through Sunday).  The business, from lifelong Bayview resident Marcel Banks and his uncle, Gregory Banks, is located on 3rd Street at Thomas Avenue.  Just look at what Yelpers are saying about Frisco Fried online:  WOW!!! That's all I can say! This place is great! …let me be the first to tell you that [the “burger dog] is off the hook! …the hospitality makes you feel like you're at home!…hands down the best fried chicken… This place has it going on!  WARNING: Beware of the food coma…I have had crab all over the world but this place has the best crab by far!    See more about the business of Bayview here Walk your way to health Until May 7th, you can participate in The Walking Challenge, San Francisco’s call to all who live, work and play in San Francisco to get moving.  Register online and set a goal with your friends to do enough activity to equal 1,016 miles of walking.  That is the equivalent to the coastline of California! The FREE program is perfect for all age groups, and a GREAT way to improve health, reduce stress, build morale and participate in inexpensive activities.  It was also recently recognized by the National League of Cities as a model program to encourage physical activity. Sign up online.   Promote your group's events for free on our community's open calendar Art experience in Bayview Public Glass’ popular event, Hot Glass - Cold Beer, is due back on Saturday May 1st from 6 to 10pm at 1750 Armstrong.  May’s featured artist is Randy Strong, an award-winning Bay Area artist whose work has been acquired by collectors around the world.  Also featured is music by Hans Larson's Glass Attic. For a donation of $25, you enjoy an evening of exciting glass blowing demonstrations and live music while you sip complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks from a beautiful hand-blown drinking glass that's yours to keep. Pride of Bayview swims home Bayview Hunters Point’s inspiring swim team organization has announced it will hold the MLK Jr. Blue Dolphin Youth Swim Team Summer League sporting event on Wednesday, June 2nd at 3pm at Martin Luther King Pool (5701 3rd Street).  The swim team event is being held as part its membership in USA Swimming. RSVP online. Bayview Footprints is a network of community-building groups, many of them informal, creating social change through positive strategies defined and led by people with a deep connection to the community.
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Special to Bayview Hill Association: Bayview Police Department Newsletter

BAYVIEW POLICE STATION 

201 WILLIAMS AVE  S.F. 94124 

(415) 671-2300
 
 
                              Captain Greg Suhr
 
 
                                 April 23, 2010
 
 
                              CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
 
 
                        Have a nice weekend everyone!!
 
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
       Bayview Station holds community meetings with Captain Suhr on the
        first Tuesday of each month at 6pm. All are welcome to attend!
 
 
             The next meeting will be held on May 4th at 6:00 pm
 
 
      Bayview Community Room,  201 Williams Ave. (cross street Newhall )
 
 
                             ********************
 
 
   KIDS CAN APPLY FOR SUMMER 2010 SF YOUTHWORKS   INTERNSHIPS
 
 
   The San Francisco YouthWorks is a unique, paid high school internship
   program that teaches young people crucial job skills while sparking
   their interest in public service careers. Within our program, 10th,
   11th, and 12th grade students work in paid internships with San
   Francisco city employees.
 
                 APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday, May 7, 2010 by 5pm
 
 
   You can get an application in person at 2012 Pine St, 2nd floor, San
   Francisco, 94115 or Applications are available online at:
   www.sfyouthworks.org
   Please call (415) 202-7911 or email snadler@jcyc.org   with any
   questions
 
 
 
   Incidents of Interest:
 
 
   On April 19th at 9:30 am, Officers McGuire and Reiter responded to the
   1100 block of Quesada regarding a call of a possible burglary in
   progress of a warehouse. The caller had stated that three subjects were
   seen entering the facility and was worried that they might be attempting
   to steal something inside. When the officers arrived, they conducted a
   search of the entire facility in an attempt to locate the suspects.
   There was nobody in the building. What they did  find in the building
   was very interesting. They found a huge room dedicated to growing
   marijuana! There were many well cared for plants in various stages of
   growth, basking under the artificial glow of very sophisticated lighting
   equipment. This equipment was hooked up illegally. Not only was an
   enormous amount of electricity being stolen,  it also posed quite a fire
   hazard due to the make-shift circuits. PG&E had to be called in to shut
   off the power to the building entirely. In another room, the officers
   found numerous tubs full of dried marijuana ready for distribution. They
   quickly were able to ascertain who the individual was that had rented
   the facility and was ultimately responsible for this "grow house".  In
   assisting the Narcotics Division (who responded to take over the
   investigation), the officers spent hours at the location collecting and
   bagging up the plants while surrounded by the unmistakably pungent smell
   of the marijuana (For anyone who may not know, the odor of marijuana
   plants tends to permeate everything and the poor officers making for
   some pretty strange from the other patrons in the taqueria lunch line
   later on that day). An arrest in this case is imminent.  (Case No.
   100361017)
 
                             ********************
 
 
   Arrests of Interest:
 
 
   On April 21st at 9:30 pm, Bayview Plainclothes Officer Schaffer obtained
   the cell phone number of a suspected local meth dealer. Acting as a
   customer, the officer contacted the subject and placed an order for a
   large amount of methamphetamine. The subject, happy to make such a big
   sale, agreed to a deliver the goods to his new “client” that same night.
   Officers Schaffer and Valdez met with the subject at the specified
   location about an hour later to “complete the deal”. The suspect brought
   the agreed upon amount of methamphetamine, as promised. The officers
   just brought their handcuffs.  He was arrested and booked at Bayview
   Station.       (Case No. 100370278)
 
 
 
                             ********************
 
 
 
 
 
   Items Of Community Interest:
 
 
                            Community Court Program
 
 
   Are you interested in giving back to your Community? Become a Community
                            Court Panelist today!
 
 
      The office of D.A. Kamala D. Harris is committed to improving the
    quality of life in San Francisco through restorative justice programs
    such as Community Court. Through Community Court, trained neighborhood
    stakeholders exercise community-based solutions that allow the victim,
    the offender and representatives of the community to address the harm
       caused by quality of life offenses. Offenders are held directly
    accountable to the people and communities they have violated; victims
        are restored emotionally and materially, and neighborhoods are
                   strengthened through community building.
 
 
      For more information, please contact Jackson Gee at (415) 551-9531
 
 
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      The San Francisco Police Activities League (PAL) is now accepting
                 applications for the SUMMER CADET ACADEMY !
 
 
   Up to 40 new cadets will be selected for the four week intensive Summer
   Cadet Academy. Graduates will be immediately eligible for internships at
   SFPD Stations, Bureaus, and PAL Cadet weekly activities. This event will
                      be held at the SF Police Academy.
 
 
     June 21st - July 16th, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm       For more
     information and application visit www.SFPAL.org/cadets   Application
                           Deadline: 4/23/10 @ 5pm
 
 
                             *******************
 
          Do you or someone you know want to learn a valuable trade?
 
      The Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California will be
    accepting applications for a FREE nine week Carpenters Pre-Apprentice
                            Program in Pleasanton.
    This program is an intense full time training course. Upon successful
       completion, graduates become eligible to enter into a Carpenters
                           Apprenticeship Program.
          This training is being offered to serious applicants only.
           Applications are available online and can be mailed in.
                                www.ctcnc.org
                                      OR
             Apply in person at CTCNC Pleasanton Training Center
                  2350 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton CA 94566
       Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322
 
 
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   Treasure Island 2010 Employment & Resource Connection Fair
   Tuesday, June 8, 2010
   10:00 am – 1:00 pm
   401 13 th  Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
 
   Join the Glide Foundation Youth Build in collaboration with the San
   Francisco Sheriff’s Department, Treasure Island Development Authority,
   the Human Service Agency JobsNow and many others for the 1st annual
   Glide Foundation Treasure Island Employment Resource Connection Fair.
   Members of the business community are being asked to attend the fair to
   offer job-finding advice and employment opportunities to individuals
   striving to live productively in society.
   Law enforcement departments, community service providers and government
   agencies will also be in attendance to provide valuable information for
   businesses. Additionally, employers will be invited to an employer only
   networking breakfast the morning of the fair.
 
   If you are interested in having a table FREE! contact Rodney Hampton,
   Jr. at 415-724-9252.  For more information on how you can participate,
   contact Rodney Hampton, Jr. at rhampton@glide.org .
 
 
                             *******************
 
 
 
 
   April is National Poetry Month! Read a poem under the dome at City Hall
    at the 5th Annual “Poems Under the Dome” Event! April 30th 5:30-8:00pm
 
 
                       FREE! Everyone is welcome! FREE!
 
 
   Hosted  by Diamond Dave Whitaker. City Hall is located at #1 Dr. Carlton
   B.  Goodlett  Pl.       This  event is sponsored by The Mayor & Board of
   Supervisors,  the San Francisco Public Library, Viracocha, Casa Sanchez,
   Pirate  Cat  Radio, Kaleidoscope, Poetryflash.org, Brainwash Café & many
   more!  Go to www.poemdome.com for details.
 
 
 
                             *******************
 
   Safety Tips Safety Tips
 
 
             !!! SAN FRANCISCO POLICE URGE SAFETY AWARENESSS !!!
 
   San Francisco police are urging the public to be vigilant about their
   safety in public, particularly when using Muni.
 
         ·        While on Muni vehicles and at Muni bus stops and
         platforms, citizens are urged to be vigilant about their
         surroundings and to note any suspicious activity.  While on Muni
         buses, be wary of persons standing especially close or jostling,
         which may indicate a possible pickpocket or robbery attempt.
         While waiting for a bus, try to be at a location where there are
         other persons waiting with you.  If you are the only person
         waiting, go to another stop where there are others waiting.
 
         ·        Be especially careful when using electronic devices on
         transit vehicles.  Opportunist criminals know that a person
         talking on a cell phone, listening to an i-Pod, or texting, is
         distracted and thus an easy target.  Try to avoid using any
         electronic device while seated or standing near the rear exit of a
         transit vehicle, since this door provides a quick exit for
         grab-and-run suspects.
 
         ·        If it essential for you to use an electronic device on
         the street, be aware that you may be a target for theft.
         Opportunist criminals, sometimes operating in groups, look for
         people using these devices and often will approach a victim from
         behind, knowing that the person talking on a cell phone, texting,
         or using an i-Pod is distracted.  Some of these criminals are
         armed with a handgun.  Do not be so preoccupied that you become
         unaware of your surroundings and not notice a person or persons
         nearby acting suspiciously.
 
          ·        Immediately report any robbery by calling 9-1-1.

Annual Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association Awards

Annual Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association Awardees

2009

Lifetime Service Award
For many years of untiring and committed service
Melvin Brown

Steadfast Award
Alonso and Charlie Batte
For unwavering support and dedication

Certificates of Appreciation
For outstanding commitment and service to the
San Francisco Bayview Community
Pete Peterson
Langston Slocum
Becky Graff

2008

Generosity Award
For vision, initiative and commitment
Chris Washington
Steadfast Award Pete Peterson
Mary Gebrian For unwavering support and dedication

Leadership Award
For distinguished advocacy and guidance
Marsha Pendergrass

Certificates of Appreciation 
For outstanding commitment and service to the
San Francisco Bayview Community
Alonso and Charlie Batte
Father Paul
Melvin and Beulah Brown
Johan Lynch
Jackie Wright

2007

Founders Award
Ralph House

Steadfast Award
For unwavering support and dedication
Langston Slocum
Melvin and Beulah Brown

Leadership Award
For distinguished advocacy and guidance
Shirley Moore

Certificates of Appreciation
For outstanding commitment and service to the
San Francisco Bayview Community
Chris Washington,
Peter Peterson
Langston’s Brother
Ted Douglas
Mary Gebrian

Special to Bayview Hill-Bayview Magic

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
*NEW
Who: CHALK Inc.
What: Youth Funding Youth Ideas: $10,000 Grants
Where: YFYI is a youth-led program that seeks to foster young San Franciscans with the opportunities to expand on their leadership goals by funding their project ideas. We bring the tools and support; you bring the ideas.
Due Date: April 1st 8pm.

For information, please contact us at:
CHALK Office
965 Mission Street, Suite 520
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-977-6949
YFYIinfo@chalk.org
www.chalk.org/yfyi

COMMUNITY EVENTS
*NEW
Who: Reachout for the Rainbow AfterSchool
What: Bayview Community Black History Celebration
Reach out for the Rainbow AfterSchool Presents 9th Annual Science Festival
Where: 1400 Palou @ Keith. Contact (415) 822-3200, Leave voice message
Virgie Newman @ reachoutrainbow@aol.com
When: Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Note: Hands on interactive science projects NASA's astronaut suit & robotics, Genentech, Explortorium, Oakland Museum of African American Technology (MAAT), Communities United Restoring Mother Earth (CUREME), Spoken Word, Fresh Juice Bar, Ethnic Food and much more. .
*NEW
Who: San Francisco Bayview Public Library
What: Teen Movie Night
When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010. 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Bayview Public Library, 5075 3rd Street San Francisco CA 94124
Contact: Alice Chan, 415.355.2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Based on the wildly popular book, high school girl Bella moves to Seattle and begins to notice the dark and mysterious Edward. As she gets to know him better she discovers that he is a vampire but it doesn't change the fact that she is falling in love with him. A rival vampire clan pursues them and she is forced to decide if she is going to stay in relationship that might cost her life. Refreshments provided. Age 12-18.

*NEW
Who: DCYF and SFUSD
What: Family Summer Resource Fair
When: Saturday, March 6th 10-3pm
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th and Brannan
Note: Please REGISTER NOW to Exhibit at this 5th Annual free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and families. Both non-profit and for-profit camps, classes, arts, sports, and family services — in San Francisco and beyond — are all welcome! There is no charge for Exhibitors and no charge for people to attend this event. This is an informational fair — NO SALES AT THE EVENT. Presented by the SFUSD Student Support Services Department with support from SF Department of Children, Youth & Their Families.

Space is limited. Deadline to register to be an Exhibitor is February 19th. Register at http://familysummeresourcefair2010.eventbrite.com.


*NEW
Who: San Francisco Transportation Authority
What: Community Roundtable on Transportation Issues in Bayview Hunters Point
When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Southeast Community Center, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue (at Phelps)
Contact: Jesse Koehler, 415.522.4800 or www.sfcta.org/bayview
Note: The San Francisco Transportation Authority and community partners in Bayview Hunters Point are developing a Neighborhood Transportation Plan of transportation-related improvements for the neighborhood. This planning effort is different from large-scale transportation and land use initiatives in the area. It is focused on advancing nearer-term solutions that confront current members of the community. Please join the Transportation Authority and other community members on February 16 to discuss high-priority transportation issues and help prioritize solutions.

*NEW
Who: Parent University
What: Quilt and Film
When: Tuesday February 16, 2010 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Parent University 350 Harbor Rd.
Note: Come and quilt with Parent University and learn about African American tradition of quilting.
415-375-7630.

Who: Bayview Koshland Fellows
What: First Friday Night Jive
Where: Bayview Opera House 4705 3rd St.
When: 1st Friday of every month (Next Event April 3rd)
Contact: For more info contact 415-822-7728
FREE: Live Music ~ we're bringing back the old days of community dance hall nights!
**If you can walk, you can dance! ** ** Fun for the whole family**

FREE Tax Preparation Sites
*NEW
DON’T PAY TO HAVE YOUR TAXES DONE!
Bayview families can save money by not paying to have their taxes done or getting expensive Refund Anticipation Loans.
The United Way of the Bay Area has for the past six years offered free tax preparation by trained volunteers throughout San Francisco as part of their “Earn It! Keep It! Save It! San Francisco” campaign.

The program is FREE to anyone with an income of $52,000 or less. Last year over 14,000 San Franciscans took advantage of the service. Bayview/Hunters Point locations are:

Thurgood Marshall High School / Tax-Aid
45 Conkling Street
Sat: 1/30, 2/6, 2/20 and 2/27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
■ Walk-in


Bayview Hunters Point Wells Fargo / Tax-Aid
3801 3rd St., Suite 116 (Bayview Plaza),
Sat: 2/6, 2/20 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
■ Walk-in

City College of San Francisco Southeast / Single Stop
1800 Oakdale Avenue @ Phelps Street
■ By appointment call 415-391-7170; Walk-in when available; Disabled Access

Southeast Community Facility / Tax-Aid
1800 Oakdale Avenue @ Phelps Street
Sat: 3/6, 3/20 and 4/3 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Walk-in

A complete listing of San Francisco locations is attached. Regional locations can be found at www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org










JOB OPPORTUNITIES
*NEW
Who: BAYCAT: Studio BAYCAT Intership
What: The Studio BAYCAT Internship Program is a competitive program that will enroll three talented digital media producers from the Bay Area community. The internship will provide technical training and mentorship for a graphic designer, a digital cinematographer and a digital video editor. The interns will have an opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experience in the digital media industry. Interns are paid a stipend and will gain knowledge of workplace skills and provide them with on-the-job experience while building their professional design and/or video production portfolios.
Graphic Design Track
DIGITAL FILMMAKING: CINEMATOGRAPHY TRACK
DIGITAL FILMMAKING: EDITING TRACK
Paid Internship dates: Feb 09- Jul 09
Days & Times: 8 hours a week
Ages 18-25+

Where: Application deadline: February 26th, 2010
Apply Online: www.baycat.org
Phone: 415-701-8228 x212

*NEW
Positions Available Community Works is hiring people to provide violence prevention/intervention services through COVER, a new program for veterans incarcerated in SF County Jails. Veterans and formerly incarcerated people who can get jail clearance are encouraged to apply. Training in the ManAlive curriculum will be provided. These positions are funded through the SF Human Services Agency’s JOBS NOW Program; applicants must meet Jobs NOW residency, income, and other requirements. See http://www.jobsnowsf.org/ for Jobs NOW requirements. Email community_works@yahoo.com or call (510) 486-2340 to inquire further about these positions.






AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
*NEW
What: Digital TV Production
When: Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30pm Feb 1st – May 5th
Where: BAYCAT 2415 3rd Street, Ste 230, San Francisco CA 94107
Contact: YH Huang- 415.701.8228
Note: Create and produce your own TV show! Broadcast your ideas about your community and your world. You’ll learn camera and editing techniques, and how to use visual effects like green screen and lighting techniques. Your final creations will be broadcast on Zoom-In; BAYCAT’s award-winning youth produced TV show. Ages 11-17
*NEW
What: Digital TV Production
When: Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30pm Feb 2nd – May 6th
Where: BAYCAT 2415 3rd Street, Ste 230, San Francisco CA 94107
Contact: Amber Yada- 415.701.8228
Note: Create your own animated short film! Learn about animation and character design through Adobe Flash in a professional environment. Your final animation will be screened in this spring’s episode of BAYCAT’s Zoom-In. Ages 11-17
*NEW
What: Game On! Wii Games for Teens
When: Every Saturday from 2pm-4pm
Where: Bayview Branch Public Library
Contact: Alice Chan (415) 355-2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Get your game on! Think you've got what it takes to battle it out with other local teens in Wii games? So what are you waiting for, come to the Bayview Branch Public Library every Saturday afternoon from 2pm-4pm, and show us what you've got! For more information, please contact Alice Chan at alicechan@sfpl.org or 415-355-2860
*NEW
What: Comics Club
When: Every Friday 5pm - 5:45pm
Where: Bayview Branch Public Library
Contact: Alice Chan (415) 355-2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Comics Club now meets every Friday! Fans of manga, graphic novels, comic strips, and comic books all welcome. Come read, draw and talk about your favorite characters, stories, and artist.

Who: Willie Mays at Hunters Point Boys and Girls Club
What: Recreation, sports, and education
When: 2pm to 7pm (2pm to 8pm for High school students 9pm on Fridays) Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Where: 195 Kiska Rd.
Contact: James Holley, Clubhouse Director, 415-643-6140
Note: daily activities include: Homework help, Art, Technology, Sports (Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, non traditional sports), Cooking, Game room, Dance Loco Bloco) Teen Center, Field Trips, Community/Parent Advisory Board. Free Membership (6-18).

Who: Bayview YMCA –Sports and Recreation Programs
What: Basketball, Girls volleyball, Jr. Giants Baseball, Flag Football, Midnight Basketball, life skills workshops, basketball camps, wellness programs for teens.
Where: 1601 Lane St San Francisco, Ca 94124
Contact: For more information, call Celestino Ellington at 415 822-7728.
Note: Bayview YMCA Programs are free/fee based (scholarships available).

Who: City of Dreams
What: One on one mentorship year round, experiential learning group events. Also workshops, camping, high ropes and other education based events.
When: Saturdays from 10am-4pm
Where: Serving Alice Griffith, Hunters View, Oakdale, and Sunnydale neighborhoods.
Contact: Heather Mc Gough, 415-706-5799 or heather@city-of-dreams.org
Note: This program is free and provides transportation.

Who: Hunters Point Family Agency
What: Peace Keepers Youth Development Program
When: Monday – Friday, 12pm-8pm
Where: 59 Cameron Way
Contact: Maurice Moret 415-822-2950
Note: Offering Young Men and Women’s Development Groups, nutritional cooking and art classes also occasional Friday Night Fun Trips.

WORKSHOPS
*NEW
Who: Positive Solutions for Families:
What: Job Readiness Services
When: 3rd and 4th Wednesday’s 3-4pm (February 17th, 24th, March 17th,
and 24th and April 21st)
Where: Parent University 350 Harbor Rd.
Note: Come and learn new ways to promote your child’s social-emotional develop-
ment. Build their self-esteem so they can grow into confident, independent
adults! For more info contact: 415-375-7630.

Who: Hunters Point Family
What: Job Readiness Services
When: Monday Thru Friday 12-5pm
Where: 1651 Quesada St S.F. 94124
Note: Contact Tamara Thomas 415-678-8007

Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center
What: ABC’s (Answering Benefiting Children)
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s 11am-1pm (Begins June 16th)
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Nada Gugssa, Safe Start Advocate
415-822-9404 Ext.242
Note: Note: A safe and calming space for parents of young children ages 0 to 5, to engage in healthy ways that promote social development and strengthens parent-child.
Who: Parent University
What: Parent Talk
When: Every Monday’s 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: 350 Harbor Rd. #201
Contact: Starr Miles, (415) 375-7630

Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Healing Circle Support Group
When: Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Faye Henderson, (415) 822-9404 ext. 236
Note: This is a voluntary support group focusing on promoting a “deep personal sense of inner peace” though non- medicinal practices and self-rejuvenation.

Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Life Skills Support Group (limited space)
When: Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street 2nd Floor
Contact: Nicole Avist, MSW (415) 822-9404 ext. 238
Note: This course will focus learning and re-learning necessary skills for everyday
survival; stress management, money management, learning about community
resources, employment and vocational opportunities, and more!
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Parenting Education (14 weeks)
When: Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm & Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Faye Henderson, (415) 822-9404 ext. 236
Note: This course is a certified program by the SFDHS and San Francisco Family Court

Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Substance Abuse Education
When: Women’s Class - Monday 4:30 – 6:30pm & Men’s Class - Thursday 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Emanuel Hepburn, (415) 822-9404 Ext. 240
Note: This support group will focus on Relapse Prevention and learning skills to aid in your sobriety and/or recovery. Referral to residential or outpatient treatment programs.

Who: Communities of Opportunity" Alice Griffith
What: Housing Clinics (Low to Moderate Income level families)
Where: Alice Griffith Opportunity Center 2525 Griffith St. San Francisco Ca. 94124
Contact: Sister Stephanie-415-240-5122 or via email @ alicegriffithcenter@yahoo.com
Note: The workshops include Information & Resources on how to repair your credit, budgeting your finance, and information on affordable homeownership.
Who: "Communities of Opportunity: Alice Griffith
What: Rental Assistance
When: Every Tuesday Intake drop in hours 9-11am & 1-3pm ONLY
Where: Alice Griffith Opportunity Center 2525 Griffith St. San Francisco Ca. 94124
Contact: Sister Stephanie 415-240-5122 or via email @ alicegriffithcenter@yahoo.com

Who: Bayview Branch Library
What: Comics Club
When: Every Saturday
Where: 5075 Third St. (at Revere), SF, and CA, 94124
Contact: Teen Librarian (415) 355-2860
Note: Comics Club now meets every Saturday! Fans of manga, graphic novels, comic strips and comic books all welcome. Come read, draw and talk about your favorite characters, stories and artist. Free stuff and snacks provided.

Who: San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC)
What: SFHDC Housing Counseling Center is designed to provide homebuyer education and counseling to low and moderate income San Francisco residents.
When: Attend a Community Homebuyers Workshop (provided once a month) Please call.
Where: 4439 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
Contact: Careem at 415-822-1022
Note: SFHDC has developed the following rental, owner occupied or special needs housing projects in Bayview: 4445 Third St, Keith St. Homes (10 single family homes), Garnett Terrance (28 single family affordable townhouses). Currently providing consulting on Providence Senior Apartments (50 units of senior housing) and working with the Mayor’s office of housing on 4800 Third St (18 units of housing for sale).

Who: People for a Better Community
What: Bayview Hunters Point Town Hall Meeting
When: Weekly 6pm
Where: Grace Tabernacle Community Church, 1121 Oakdale Ave.
Contact: 1-866-475-6907
Notes: Meetings are to discuss and provide education regarding the detrimental environmental impact on the community due to hazardous pollution coming from the construction occurring in the Bayview Hunters Point Shipyard.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Who: SF Bayview National Black Newspaper (Currently Offered Online only)
Web Address: www.sfbayview.com

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Who: Bayview Hunters Point Foundations for Community Improvement
What: Free shuttle transportation
When: Begins May 12, 2008
Where: Shuttle Route stops include Bayview YMCA, Parent University, and St Luke’s Hospital, San Francisco General Hospital, Southeast Health Center, Bayview Child Health Center and more.
Contact: Call organizations listed above to locate shuttle route schedule

RADIO BROADCAST COMMUNITY PROGRAMING

Who: Childhood Matters
What: Live Call-In Radio Show
When: Sundays from 7am –8am and any time online.
Where: 98.1 KISSFM and at www.childhoodmatters.org
Note: Parents, you are not alone! Listen to Childhood Matters, a radio show that provides information and shares resources with parents, educators and providers about issues dealing with our children. Listen and call in to 1-877-372-KIDS (5437)
Quien: Nuestros Ninos
Que: El programa de radio para crecer y aprender en familia
Cuando: Todos los Domingos de 8 a 9 AM
Donde: La Kalle 100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF 89.1 FM y www.nuestrosninos.com
Llame: 1-866-996-4667 Para mas informatcion y recursos o visite el sitio de Internet: www.nuestrosninos.com
Note: es un programa de radio que comparte información, inspiración, y recursos para familias, educadores y proveedores. Es un foro comunitario sobre la crianza infantil. Únase con la Doctora Marisol y sus invitados cada domingo. Llame a 1-866-99-NINOS(64667) con sus comentarios, consejos y consultas, y visite www.nuestrosninos.com para más información y para escuchar programas pasados.

FREE TAX PREPARATION

Good afternoon,

There will be fifteen Tax-Aid sites open this Saturday including Glide Memorial Church, Tenderloin Community School and the Canal Welcome Center. Sites are walk-in only (except for JobTrain) and open to anyone with an income of $52,000 or less. Please bring with you:



Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer ID (ITIN) for every family member

*
* W2s, 1099s, 1098s or any other income forms you received
*
* Your child care providers name, address and tax ID (Social Security Number or Federal ID) and what you paid
*
* If you rent, your landlords’ name, address and phone number (for the CA renters credit)
*
* A voided check (for direct deposit and a faster refund)
*
* Copy of last year’s tax return (if you have it).

SAN FRANCISCO

Tenderloin Community School - 627 Turk Street @ Van Ness Avenue
Saturdays, February 20, 27, March 27 and April 10, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Glide Memorial Church - Freedom Hall, 330 Ellis Street @ Taylor Street
Saturdays, February 20 and March 6, 13, 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

OMI/Excelsior Beacon Center - 241 Oneida Avenue @ James Denman Elementary School
Saturdays, February 20, 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (enter off of Seneca Ave. behind school)

Thurgood Marshall High School - 45 Conkling Street
Saturdays, February 20 and 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bayview Hunters Point Wells Fargo -3801 3rd Street, @ Fairfax Avenue
Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Buchanan YMCA - 1530 Buchanan Street (NEW LOCATION)
Saturdays, February 20 and 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m..

Bayanihan Community Center - 1010 Mission Street, @ 6th Street, Suite B
Saturdays, February 20, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Goodwill - 1500 Mission Street @ 11th Street
Saturdays, February 20, 27 and March 6, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Richmond Recreation Center- 251 18th Avenue @ Geary Street
Saturdays, February 6, 20, 27, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m..

Salvation Army Chinatown Corps - 1450 Powell Street @ Broadway Street
Saturdays, February, 20, 27 and March 6, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visitacion Valley Community Center - 66 Raymond Avenue @ Bayshore Boulevard

Saturdays, February 20, 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PENINSULA

Redwood City

Fair Oaks Community Center -2600 Middlefield Road @ Douglas Avenue
Saturdays, February 20 and March 6, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.

San Mateo

Martin Luther King Community Center -725 Monte Diablo Avenue @ N. Eldorado Street, Assembly Room

Saturdays, February 20, March 6, 20 and April 3, 10, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Menlo Park/East Palo Alto

JobTrain - 1200 O’Brien Drive

Tuesdays & Thursdays through April 15, 1p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturdays, February 20 and March 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

Call for an appointment 650-330-6428

NORTH BAY

San Rafael

Canal Welcome Center - 75 Bellam Blvd Ste A (Marin Square Shopping Center)
Saturdays, February 20, March 13, 27 and April 3, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

3rd Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing/Safety Fair-Special to Bayview Hill Association

3rd Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing/Safety Fair comes to Northern California!



SACRAMENTO, Ca. - The 3rd annual Take-A-Kid Fishing event returns to northern California Saturday, August 29th, at Folsom Lake, bringing with it added fun for kids that will participate – a GIGANTIC kid’s fun and safety fair!

That’s right…in addition to the great fun to be had fishing with mom or dad, the free premium rod, reel, and tackle boxes that will be given out to the first 100 kids that sign up, the trophies awarded to the biggest fish of each species, and the free lunch and participation awards given to all kids that come out, the Future Pro Tour will also host a kid’s fun and safety fair that should not be missed!

Several community and corporate entities have pledged their support for this event to help make it both a fun and memorable day for kids as they wind down their summer vacations. Some of the activities for this fun day at the lake include:

Take-A-Kid Fishing

Participation in the fishing portion of this event is only $35 per child and includes a premium rod,reel and tackle box (first 100 signups), FREE lunch, onsite help with bait rigging (for those of you that are squimish), free bait/terminal tackle, a participation award, plus access to the Fun and Safety Fair.

Fishing (both bank and boat divisions) starts at 6:30am and ends at 12:30pm, and features two age divisions: 3-10 years old and 11-15 years old. Trophies for the single biggest fish of each species in each division will be awarded.

A FREE “How To” fishing clinic will be hosted on Aug 28th the evening before the event, from 4-7pm at Fishermen’s Warehouse in Sacramento, where kids can get information from top pro anglers on what baits and rigs to use on Folsom Lake to help them catch all species of fish. You can also at that time, sign your child up for Saturday’s event so they can be sure to receive their FREE rod/reel/tackle box courtesy of Shakespeare, Pure Fishing, and Plano (a $75.00 value). But remember ….only the first 100 kids that sign-up will receive this FREE gift!

Fun and Safety Fair - (open to ALL KIDS even if they don’t participate in the fishing portion)

South Placer Fire District in conjunction with Fireman’s Fund Insurance will have their 20 foot Adventure Safety Trailer (ASK) onsite to help educate kids about all types of safety subjects such as bicycle safety, water safety, and internet safety just to mention a few. As they educate the kids on safety, they will be handing out tons of free prizes and literature on safety.

In addition, South Placer Fire District will have on display, some of the working fire engines in their fleet, accompanied by a 60 foot “jump house” – shaped like a fire engine for kids to play in!


National Center for Child Safety and Awareness will have their trailer on site to provide FREE Child Safety kits that include biometric finger printing, digital photographs, and a DNA kit with Child Safety Journal. This is an expensive but invaluable tool in helping keep your child safe so you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity provided to you FREE of charge.

In addition, the following Placer County agencies will also be on hand to help emphasize child safety:

- Placer County Sheriff dept’s – Two Cal-Star rescue helicopters
- Placer County Sheriff dept’s - K9 team
- Placer County Sheriff dept’s - Swat Team
- CHP Rollover display vehicle


Radio Disney and Department of Boating and Waterway Safety will be onsite to provide safety demos to parents and kids on safe boating. Radio Disney will broadcast from the event and have free gifts/prizes at their booth for the kids. PLUS there will be a HUGE jump house in the shape of a life jacket for kids to play in!

Several other sponsor displays and “Fun Zones” will be available for kids to participate in during this Fun/Safety fair, all of which will be free of charge to all kids in attendance. Some include:


• Hot dog/refreshment stand – Future Pro Tour
• Bait/tackle – Pure Fishing, Fishermen’s Warehouse
• LIVE Auburn Reptile Display – Auburn Reptile Society
• Clowns, Face painting – Placer County Fire District
• Balloon tying – Placer County Fire District
• Meet Chet – the “Fire House” mouse – Placer County Fire
• Family boat displays – Capitol City Marine
• West Coast Martial Arts - Child Safety demos

So come on out and help your child close out the summer with a final dose of fishing fun – while you help educate them- and yourselves on the all-important subject of child safety. Remember, the Fun and Safety Fair is open to EVERYONE, so even if your child does not participate in the fishing portion of the event they can still have tons of fun!

For more information about this great event, please call us at (916) 768-0938 or go to www.futureprotour.net where you will receive further details regarding the venue and how to sign your child up.

See you all there!

Special to Bayview Hill Association: Bayview Police Department Newsletter

Bayview District Newsletter
Bayview Police Station 201-Williams St, San Francisco, CA 94124
415-671-2300

Captain John Loftus
July 1, 2009

Upcoming Events:

This is to notify you that a fireworks display will take place on San
Francisco Bay as follows:
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| Date | Approximate Time | Location | Sponsor |
|------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------|
| Friday, July 3, | 10:00 - 10:15 PM | China Basin | SF Giants |
|2009 | | | |
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| Saturday, July 4,| 9:30 - 9:50 PM | Off Pier 39 | City of SF |
|2009 | | | |
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Regards,
Michael Nerney
Port of San Francisco
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N.E.R.T.

The San Francisco Fire Department will be offering Neighborhood
Emergency Response Team Training to the Bayview District beginning on
Thursday, July 23.
The training will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm, each Thursday
night for six weeks. The classes will take place at the Bethel Grace
Lutheran Church Hall, at Woolsey and Goettingen.

To sign-up or for further information, please contact:
Lt Erica Arteseros
NERT Program Coordinaton
(415)970-2022
www.sfgov.org/sffdnert

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arrests of interest:

June 30, 2009-Assault w/bleech, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession of
Air Gun-12:00-Palou/Jennings-CN#090665755:
Members of Bayview’s housing team responded to a call regarding a Muni
bus driver who had bleach thrown in his face by a juvenile passenger.
The victim was not seriously injured during the incident.
Officers searching the area for the suspects detained four juveniles who
matched the description of the culprits. The juveniles were detained
and the officers discovered that one of the suspects had a BB rifle
suspended from a rope beneath his jacket. The individual with the BB
gun was taken into custody and the others were released.

June 29, 2009-Terrorist Threats, Warrant Arrest-2:57pm-1600 blk of
Davidson-CN#090662767:
Officers Hargreaves and Misaghi responded to a store regarding a
customer threatening an employee. The officers separated the subjects
and spoke with the victim who stated that the suspect threatened to blow
up the store and shoot him in the head. The victim called for police.
As the officers placed the suspect under arrest, he yelled at the
victim, “I am gonna come back and get you!” While transporting the
suspect back to Bayview Station, he also threatened the officers.

June 30, 2009-Robbery, w/force-5:02pm-100 blk of Westpoint
Rd-CN#090599007:
Members of Bayview’s housing team received information from a robbery
inspector regarding a wanted suspect. Officers were in the area of
Westpoint Rd when they saw several of the suspects. Officers called for
additional units and together they took the suspects into custody.


Incidents of interest:

June 30, 2009-Assault w/pepper
spray-6:05pm-LaSalle/Osceola-CN#090667240:
Officers Graves and Johnson were dispatched to a call regarding an
aggravated assault. Officers arrived on scene and found a Medic who was
attending to a victim who had been sprayed with pepper spray. The
victim’s friend told officers that she and the victim had exited the
Muni bus on LaSalle and was walking towards her house when an unknown
subject jumped out of a car and pepper sprayed the victim in the face.
After the attack, the suspect got back into the car and drove off.
Officers searched the area for the suspect to no avail.

June 30, 2009-Embezzlement, Grand Theft-5:07pm-300 blk of
Potrero-CN#090666888:
Officers McCormick and Skaug responded to a store regarding an employee
who was stealing from the daily deposits. The store manager called the
bank and discovered several deposits were missing. Officers spoke with
the suspect, who gave officers a full confession. The suspect was placed
under arrest and transported to Bayview Station.

June 28, 2009-Aggravated Assault w/gun-8:00pm-3rd/Quesada-CN#090662911:
Officer Fuentes and Training Officer Johnson responded to SFGH
regarding a walk-in gunshot victim. Officers spoke to the victim, who
stated that he was shot last night near the corner of 3rd/Quesada. The
victim further stated that he did not go to the hospital until today
because he did not have a way to get there. Officers went back to the
area where the victim was shot, but found no evidence, witnesses or
other victims.

Robberies:

June 30, 2009-Robbery w/gun-1:11 pm-1700 blk of LaSalle-CN#090664412:
Officers Cloud and Gritsch responded to LaSalle regarding a robbery
incident. The officers spoke with the victim, who stated that he was
walking to the front door of his house when someone called out to him.
The victim turned around and was confronted by a gun toting suspect who
demanded the victim’s money and then threatened to shoot him. The
victim quickly jumped behind his security gate and the suspect ran from
the area. The victim was not injured during the incident. A robbery
inspector responded and took over the investigation.




June 29, 2009-Robbery w/force-7:05pm-3rd/LaSalle-CN#090663715:
Officers Johnson and Graves responded to 3rd/Paul regarding a robbery
report. Officers spoke to the victim, who stated that he was on the Muni
T line when an unknown subject walked up to him and grabbed his Ipod out
of his hands. The suspect jumped off the train at the next stop and ran
from the area. The victim was not injured. Officers did not locate any
suspects.

June 28, 2009-Robbery w/force-4:15pm-100 blk of Middlepoint
Rd-CN#090659253:
Members of Bayview’s housing team responded to Middlepoint Rd regarding
a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated that
she had just come home, when an unknown suspect ran up behind her and
grabbed her purse. The victim stated she struggled with the suspect to
get her purse back, to no avail. The suspect ran from the area, with
the victim’s purse. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Burglary: no arrest:

June 30, 2009-2:00pm-1400 blk of Newcomb-CN#090667955:
Entry made through a broken front door lock. Loss was a money order,
money and a gold chain.

June 29, 2009-11:30pm-1200 blk of Bacon St-CN#090663436:
Entry made a back window that had been left open. Loss was two watches.

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BAYVIEW STATION RESOURCE LIST

EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency: 553-0123
Customer Service Center: 311, for TTY or outside SF dial 415-701-2323
Cell phone 911: 553-8090 or 911
Bayview Station: 671-2300
Web: www.sfgov.org/police (For Crime Stats,
internet reporting)
Captain John Loftus 671-2300 Email: john.loftus@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line 822-8147 Bayview Station’s Voicemail
SFPD Anon Tip Line 575-4444 Live person 24-hrs a day
Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
Graffiti Fax 278-9456
Bayview Events: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Bayview Permits: 671-2313 Officer Tim Dalton
Code Abatement: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Deputy City Attorney: 554-3874 Yvonne Mere
Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison: 671-2333 Off Dorian McConico
SF SAFE 553-1984
Abandoned Auto 850-9737 Off Rodriguez (Mon- Fri 7AM – 3
PM)
Homeless Issues: 671-2333 Off. S. Lavin
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Johnson
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Singleton
San Bruno Avenue: 671-2300 Officer Percy Hernandez
Bayview Narcotics 254-7197 Sgt. Hagan & Sgt. Dempsey
Westbrook Development 509-1678 Officer Martinez & Pashby
Westbrook Development 806-8304 Officer Reynoso & Officer Pasqua
Potrero Hill Development 509-1408 Officer Rodatos & Officer Sanders
Potrero Hill Development 987-6389 Officer Fowlie & Officer Ferraez
Hunter’s View Devel 987-6569 Officer Brian Petiti & Officer Chantal
Hunter’s View Devel 509-1270 Officer Robinson & Officer Dockery
Alice Griffith Develop. 269-4002 Officer Lamma & Officer
O’Reilly
Alice Griffith Develop. 254-8703 Officer Haynes & Correa
Community Liaison: 671-2302 Sergeant Garrick

Gun Stop Program Procedures:
Citizens are encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444
to report persons who possess illegal weapons in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Police Department is currently hiring:
The San Francisco Police Department is continuously hiring qualified
applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver’s
license, must be a US citizen, must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or convicted of
a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more
information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resource at 44
Gough Street, San Francisco.

Megan’s Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line
by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at
www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to
locate those listed in the database.

Join The San Francisco Citizen’s Police Academy
For more information, including application process, please call Ms.Lula
Magallon at (415) 401-4720, or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.
You can also email us at sfpd_citizenspoliceacademy@yahoo.com or visit
our website: http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=20182.

Graffiti Alert: $250.00 Reward Program
Day Watch Sergeant, Ava Garrick, is Bayview Station’s Graffiti Abatement
coordinator. Each month she collects surveys from the various beat
officers to report graffiti to DPW and our own Graffiti Unit within the
police department. You can contact Sgt. Ava Garrick at ava.garrick
@sfgov.org.

311 Customer Service Center:
What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the
public can call to access information about government services. A live
customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired
and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311.
311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more than
145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer
service representatives. TTY users and customers outside San Francisco
should dial 415-701-2323.