""We don't want this program to die," said Sally Chen, deputy director of Livable City. "And we don't want these partnerships that have been built over these 18 years to go to waste.""
""Community voices need to be heard before you take away joy and connection for something that really means a lot to us," said Lea Sabado, co-owner of Excelsior Coffee."
Sunday Streets, an 18-year-old street fair in San Francisco, is facing funding challenges after the Department of Public Health cut its contribution of $215,758. This funding represented 43% of the program's $500,000 budget. Organizers have initiated a fundraising drive and letter-writing campaign to secure financial support for the 2026 season. They aim to raise $50,000 by March, with a matching gift from a private donor. The events promote community engagement and joy across six neighborhoods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining these partnerships.
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