Nonprofits plead with San Francisco budget committee to reverse 4.2M in funding cuts

Around 300 people protested at San Francisco City Hall, advocating for the reversal of Mayor Daniel Lurie's $4. 2 million funding cuts to nonprofits. Jose Juis Pavon from HOMEY stated that food insecurity persists in a city with immense wealth. Lurie proposed a $15. 9 billion budget to address an $800 million deficit, which includes cuts to nonprofits and the elimination of 1,400 positions.

Organizations like Bay Area Legal Aid and the Asian Law Caucus offer vital services to low-income residents, and cuts could severely hinder their operations. Anya Worley-Ziegmann warned that funding reductions could total $150 million over two years, affecting many nonprofits reliant on city support. The Board of Supervisors faces a deadline to approve the budget by July 31. Funding cuts are expected to begin on July 1, with notices issued to around 100 organizations. Advocates argue that while legal services remain funded, essential services for food and job security are at risk.