San Francisco nonprofits brace for layoffs after budget cuts

San Francisco's nonprofits brace for $160 million in funding cuts following Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget approval. Organizations like HealthRIGHT 360 and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation report potential layoffs and service reductions, impacting support for the homeless and low-income residents. HealthRIGHT 360 faces the possibility of cutting over 50 staff members after receiving only a 1% funding increase, despite requesting 4% to manage rising operational costs. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation has already laid off 19 staff members amid ongoing financial difficulties and efforts to restore federal funding. Other nonprofits, such as the Latino Task Force, are experiencing complete funding loss, prompting them to seek alternative financial support to avoid closure.

Since the 1970s, San Francisco has relied on nonprofits for efficient public service delivery, but these cuts threaten that model. Elected officials prioritize city workers over nonprofit staff, complicating funding negotiations. The impending closures will significantly affect vulnerable populations, including the homeless and low-income residents, who depend on these crucial services.