For nonprofits, Mayor Luries 200M in proposed cuts is a gut punch

Mayor Daniel Lurie proposed a $200 million cut to nonprofit funding over two years, leaving many organizations without clear guidance. Nonprofits, including HOMEY SF and the Community Youth Center, are bracing for significant reductions in their budgets and services. Anya Worley-Ziegmann from the People’s Budget Coalition highlighted the lack of detail in the mayor's announcement, which has left organizations scrambling for answers. HOMEY SF faces a $1. 2 million cut, leading to staff reductions and potential closures of essential programs like its food pantry.

The Community Youth Center anticipates a $1. 5 million cut, jeopardizing bilingual services and community engagement in Chinatown. Fred Sherburn-Zimmer from the Housing Rights Committee expressed shock over the termination of the $4. 8 million Code Enforcement Outreach Program, which aids tenants in poor housing situations. These cuts threaten the stability of vital services for vulnerable communities across the city.

Nonprofits are now actively seeking ways to adapt and mitigate the impacts of these funding reductions.