The Dignity Fund

No Mass Layoffs. But Seniors and People with Disabilities Are Still Paying the Price.

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s proposed budget may have avoided the large-scale layoffs many feared, but it still includes $8.9 million in cuts to programs serving seniors and people with disabilities — including cuts to technology access, employment assistance, legal services, geriatric mental health programs, and other vital supports that help people remain independent, connected, and housed.

The fight is far from over.

On Monday, June 15, members of the Dignity Fund Coalition, older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and advocates will gather at San Francisco City Hall for the Senior & Disability Day of Action. Community members will share firsthand stories about what these cuts would mean for their lives and call on city leaders to restore funding before the budget is finalized.

A budget is a statement of values. Join us and tell City Hall: Restore the cuts. Protect our communities. Fund San Francisco’s values.

Programs like Community Living Campaign (CLC) create vital opportunities for older adults and people with disabilities to stay connected, learn new skills, and remain active in their communities—from technology classes to social activities that reduce isolation.

When funding for community-based services is reduced, programs like these can face cuts—impacting the connections and support so many people rely on every day.

Here’s what participants say about CLC:

💬 “CLC provides an opportunity for connection and community. It offers educational and fitness classes… The staff is wonderful in providing support, resources and assistance.”

💬 “Through CLC activities, I have had a chance to meet with my neighbors.”

💬 “CLC gives me a sense of community and is a place to get help if I need it.”

These programs are more than activities—they are lifelines for connection, independence, and well-being.

👉 If programs like CLC have made a difference in your life, consider sharing your story.
🗓 June 3 | 1:30 PM
📍 Budget & Appropriations Committee, City Hall

Your voice can help decision-makers understand what’s truly at stake.

What’s Next in the Fight for San Francisco’s Budget?

Hundreds of residents, nonprofit leaders, labor unions, seniors, disability advocates, caregivers, and community organizations have already rallied, marched, delivered postcards, and spoken out against proposed cuts to services that thousands of San Franciscans depend on every day. But June will be one of the most important months in the fight to protect the Dignity Fund and other critical community programs.

This month’s Dignity Fund Coalition meeting will help prepare advocates for the next stage of the campaign as the Mayor’s proposed budget moves through the Board of Supervisors. Community members are strongly encouraged to attend hearings, offer public comment, and continue to show city leaders that San Franciscans are paying attention.

Upcoming Budget Dates:

• June 1 — The Mayor’s proposed budget is officially released.

• June 2 — Election Day. Propositions C and D could impact future city budgets and funding priorities.

• June 5 — The Board of Supervisors discusses the Mayor’s proposed budget, including whether supervisors will push back against proposed cuts.

• June 10 — The Board of Supervisors Budget & Appropriations Committee reviews the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) budget and other key departments.

• June 15 — People’s Budget Day of Action, focused on protecting services for seniors and people with disabilities. Stay tuned for more information.

• June 22 — The Board of Supervisors makes recommendations on additions and reductions to the DAS budget.

• June 25 — Public Comment Day.

If you cannot attend meetings in person, you can still watch proceedings live and provide public comment through San Francisco Government Television at sfgovtv.org.

YOUR STORY CAN PROTECT ESSENTIAL SERVICES 💬
Proposed budget cuts could have real consequences for older adults and people with disabilities—but decision-makers need to hear directly from YOU.
Take a few minutes to share your experience in our quick survey and help show what’s truly at stake: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeidpRNjmrsMyOls_LIjSTY3iJ6aJvuH89kWMDQRxkGPaVK-g/viewform
We’re also collecting stories through postcards—perfect for participants to fill out and color. Print templates are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, or use our printed copies. Send them back by mail, scan, or arrange a drop-off—we’ll deliver them to Supervisors and the Mayor’s Office.
Postcard templates: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LMrIivRppKNzu8YIkn0g9bOuBvHN1NAW
Every story makes a difference. Speak up. Be heard.

SF RESERVE IS ON THE LINE — AND SO ARE PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS
Mayor Lurie’s proposed budget cuts would slash SF ReServe, putting older adults and people with disabilities at risk of losing the jobs that help them stay housed, fed, and connected.
This program isn’t just about work—it’s about stability, purpose, and dignity. ReServe connects experienced workers to nonprofits, schools, and small businesses across San Francisco—strengthening our entire community.
Cut it, and we don’t just lose jobs—we lose essential support for the organizations that rely on them and the people who depend on this income to survive.
San Francisco can’t afford to balance the budget on the backs of seniors and people with disabilities.
🎥 Watch what’s at stake:
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1091964758

The People's Budget SF and the Dignity Fund demand City Hall and .

📣 TODAY: THIS IS OUR SAN FRANCISCO 📣

The Mayor’s budget is being finalized — and today San Franciscans across the city are speaking out.

Join the “This Is Our San Francisco” visibility action by posting videos, sharing stories, hanging posters, and amplifying the voices of seniors, people with disabilities, workers, and families impacted by proposed cuts.

🕛 TODAY | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Instagram Live Town Hall:

Use the message:
➡️ This is OUR San Francisco. Find the Money. Restore the Cuts.

🎨 Download graphics and campaign assets here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X4MeBMWOaGfXyLQ9ET1Ty5nXDNcQDUCt

Let’s make sure City Hall cannot ignore what’s at stake.

SAN FRANCISCO CAN’T AFFORD TO CUT SENIOR SERVICES
Older adults and people with disabilities make up over 25% of San Francisco—and they’re the fastest-growing group, especially those over 80. Yet too many are already on the edge:
• 30% live alone
• Over 60% are people of color
• 46% don’t have enough income to meet basic needs
• 48% of the city’s homeless adults are over 50
Community-based programs—like meals, wellness checks, housing support, and social connection—are what keep people stable. They are proven, preventative solutions that reduce costly hospitalizations, nursing home placements, and homelessness while improving health and well-being.
Now, these same services are at risk.
🗓️ Daniel Lurie has until June 1 to finalize the budget. There is still time to make sure these cuts don’t harm seniors and people with disabilities.
📣 Speak up. Show up. Tell City Hall: Protect the services that protect our community.

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO ⏳

The pressure is building.

Hundreds already rallied at City Hall demanding that San Francisco protect services for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable residents — and on May 19, we take the message citywide.

📢 THIS IS OUR SAN FRANCISCO
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Instagram Live:

Post your videos. Hang posters. Tell City Hall what these cuts would mean for your community.

Message to share:
➡️ Find the Money. Restore the Cuts.

🎨 Campaign graphics and assets:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X4MeBMWOaGfXyLQ9ET1Ty5nXDNcQDUCt

A cut to one is a cut to all.

🚨 4 DAYS UNTIL “THIS IS OUR SAN FRANCISCO” 🚨

San Franciscans are standing up against proposed cuts to seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and vulnerable communities.

On Tuesday, May 19, we’re launching a citywide visibility action and Instagram Live Town Hall to send one message loud and clear:

Find the Money. Restore the Cuts.

📍 Instagram Live:
🕛 Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Help spread the word by posting videos, hanging posters, and sharing why these services matter to you and your community.

🎨 Download social media graphics and campaign materials here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X4MeBMWOaGfXyLQ9ET1Ty5nXDNcQDUCt

This is OUR San Francisco. Let’s make sure City Hall hears us.

TOMORROW!
Never Better Elders Resource Fair & Celebration is just around the corner—and it’s more than an event, it’s a chance to experience how senior services in San Francisco make a real difference every day.
Thursday, May 14 | 1:00–3:30 PM
San Francisco County Fair Building (1199 9th Ave)
Never Better is a resource fair for seniors, bringing together 25+ organizations offering support for health and wellness, technology assistance, community programs, and opportunities to stay active and connected. You’ll see firsthand how these services help older adults live independently, stay healthy, and thrive.
This event is proudly sponsored by Community Living Campaign, a member of the Dignity Fund Coalition, working to protect the programs that keep seniors connected and supported across the city.
At a time when budget cuts are being proposed, this is an opportunity to understand what’s at stake. The impact of losing these services would be felt across our communities—affecting health, stability, and quality of life for thousands of older adults and people with disabilities.
👉 Come explore, connect, and see why these programs matter.