Bill Sorro Housing Program

Our June Affordable Housing Support Sessions start TODAY!

Come to BiSHoP @ 1338 Mission St (between 9th & 10th) today or next Tuesday to connect with a housing counselor and learn how you can access AFFORDABLE HOUSING & RENTAL ASSISTANCE!

SOMA Residents, join us for a SOMA-centric drop-in session to connect with a counselor in your neighborhood! Thurs. June 11th, 10AM - 1PM @ 1338 Mission!

To learn more or support our efforts, visit bishopsf.org/donate 💛🏠

Your vote is your power. Use it by June 2nd!

At BiSHoP, we work every day with immigrant families, seniors, and households fighting to stay housed in San Francisco. This June 2nd election matters, and here’s where we stand:

✅ YES on Prop A – Earthquake Safety Upgrades
San Francisco is an earthquake-prone city, where low-income and immigrant communities are more vulnerable to damage and building failure. Prop A passes a $535M bond to upgrade aging emergency infrastructure and seismic safety systems across the city. YES on A!

✅ YES on Prop D – The Overpaid CEO Tax
Prop D increases the Top Executive Pay Tax execs earning more than 100x than their median employee salary. This proposition would generate an estimated $250–$300M per year for the city's General Fund that can protect affordable housing programs and social services.

Some people are just interested in seeing expensive, high-end condos for the ultra-wealthy get built in San Francisco. We know from the daily we work we do with the community that's not going to solve the housing crisis we're in. While building a house is a crucial step, people getting housed involves more than million-dollar real estate deals and photo ops. To house the people, YES ON D!

❌ NO on Prop C – Tax Breaks for Companies
Prop C, backed by the SF Chamber of Commerce, would gut an estimated $30–$40M/year from city revenue and cancel Prop D if it gets more votes. Less city revenue means less funding for the social services thousands of San Franciscans rely on. NO on Prop C!

❌ NO on Prop B – Lifetime Term Limits (Mayor & Board Reform)
Imposing lifetime bans on elected officials removes the voice of voters to re-elect leaders who have proven themselves as champions of our communities. We need accountability at City Hall — but this measure limits our democratic power to choose, not theirs to abuse it. No on B.

Housing is a human right. Our communities deserve leaders and policies that reflect that!

STOP THE CUTS!

We’re standing with 150+ allied organizations in the in our call to Mayor Lurie & the Board of Supervisors to reconsider $100M+ in crucial resources for vulnerable families in San Francisco. 

Our work is rooted in supporting San Francisco’s most vulnerable families with finding & securing safe and affordable housing.

The proposed budget from the Mayor’s Office cuts over $10 million from MOHCD (the Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development), divesting millions from funding for neighborhoods already facing ongoing gentrification and systemic barriers.

We are grateful to have been spared cuts this year. However, cuts to our partners will overwhelm our city’s support systems, which are already struggling to keep up with rising demand.

Restore cuts to community resources.
HOUSE THE PEOPLE!

(Photographed: PBC @ City Hall)

A huge thank you to our friends at Urban Services YMCA for hosting us at their Western Addition location!

With the support of their staff, to whom we delivered a housing info session last month, we were able to connect and bring Affordable Housing & Rental Finance Basics to over 20 households in both Spanish & English!

Together, we’re working with partners like Urban Y to help more families access affordable housing and rental assistance, with language and dignity in mind!

Want to collaborate?
Reach out to us via DM’s, or visit our link in bio to learn more!

LAST CHANCE: SFUSD & CCSF STAFF HOUSING❗️🏠

TOMORROW, we’re helping & SFUSD staff apply for Brightwell West: 75 new affordable studios to 3-beds, renting from $843–$2,725/month.

Units have LOTTERY PRIORITY for CCSF & SFUSD Staff!

📋 In-Person Workshop — Tues. May 12, 10–11 AM
🖊️ Walk-In Application Support (First Come, First Serve) — 11 AM–12:30 PM & 2:15–4 PM
📍 1338 Mission St, Floor 3, SF
Bring your Employee ID & paystub❗️

💻 Zoom Workshop (English) — 5–6 PM
🔗 Register for Zoom: bit.ly/brightwellwest (case-sensitive, link in bio)

⚠️ Apps close Wed. May 13 at 5 PM.

🔗 Can’t make it? Apply on DAHLIA: housing.sfgov.org/listings/a0W7y00000GYsG5EAL

👉 Know an SFUSD teacher or CCSF staff member? Tag them. Don’t miss this opportunity!

May is here, and we're back with Affordable Housing Drop-Ins from our office at 1338 Mission!

On the FIRST 2 TUESDAYS of each month, we host affordable housing workshops and drop-ins for people seeking affordable housing in San Francisco.

No RSVP's needed, first-come, first-serve!

1338 Mission St. (Between 9th & 10th)
Tues. May 5th & 12th
Workshop @ 10AM; Attendees are first in line for drop-in counseling, from 11-12:15.
Drop-ins will resume from 2:15 - 5PM for non-workshop attendees.

Looking for affordable housing in San Francisco? We're back with another round of affordable housing support from our office at 1338 Mission!

On the FIRST 2 TUESDAYS of each month, we host affordable housing workshops and drop-ins for people seeking affordable housing in San Francisco.

No RSVP's needed, first-come, first-serve!

1338 Mission St. (Between 9th & 10th)
Tues. April 7th & 14
Workshop @ 10AM; Attendees are first in line for drop-in counseling, from 11-12:15.
Drop-ins will resume from 2:15 - 5PM

This month's DAHLIA support schedule starts TOMORROW!

Join us for a DAHLIA workshop to understand the basics of affordable housing applications in San Francisco.

Drop-ins for DAHLIA-related inquiries will follow immediately, with sessions from 11AM - 12:15, and 2:15 to 5PM -- no RSVP needed, first come, first serve!

As our staff undergoes a counseling transition, our afternoon drop-in clinic will be closed on March 10th.

Any questions? Send us a message, or email [email protected] for more information!

Want to support us? Visit www.bishopsf.org/donate to give, or bishopsf.org/volunteer to join us!

Lark Landing is OPEN! 182 affordable apartments (studio-3BR) near the Embarcadero, with rooftop play areas, community spaces, and an onsite childcare center.

BiSHoP & South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC) are here to help you apply!

📅 Thursday, February 12 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 South of Market Child Care – 790 Folsom St, SF 94107
💬 English, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic
RSVP by calling Liz @ SOMACC: 415-820-3508

‼️ Please bring proof of work or residence in San Francisco ‼️
(PG&E, water bill, benefits statement, pay stub with address)

✅ Set up or fix your DAHLIA account
✅ Complete your Lark Landing application step-by-step
✅ Understand income limits & which documents you need
✅ Get tips to improve your lottery chances

We hope to see you there!

Apply for housing with BiSHoP! 🏠💛

If you or someone you know needs affordable housing in San Francisco, our team of Housing Navigators are here to help.

📅 Tues. Feb 3 & Feb 10
📍 1338 Mission St. (Floor 3)
➡️ Housing Basics Workshop: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
➡️ Housing Application Support: 11:00 - 12:15 PM, 2:15 - 5:00 PM

Please bring at least one proof of live/work in San Francisco:
(learn more at https://housing.sfgov.org/document-checklist)

- Telephone bill (land line only)
- Cable and internet bill
- Electric, gas, or water bill
- Paystub listing your home address
- Public benefits record
- School record
- Letter documenting homelessness from your service provider

If you’re a veteran, be sure to inquire (and bring documents!) as you may be eligible for higher placement on upcoming affordable housing opportunities.

We’re excited to support you!