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  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Countdown to Giving Tuesday!

We elected pro-housing candidates nationwide, and it’s time to get to work. Giving Tuesday is 1 week away! Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for our annual Giving Tuesday campaign. This year, YIMBY Action endorsed over 200 pro-housing candidates …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 9:38 PM

YIMBY Ornaments On Sale Now!

A little something to add to your holiday decor. YIMBY ornaments available now! There's no place like home for the holidays, and we have the perfect reminder to add to your holiday decor! "Legalize Housing" glass ornaments are now on the YIMBY A…
  Jane · [email protected]
November 16, 2024 at 8:11 PM

What's next for SF YIMBY?

Looking ahead to a YIMBY Board and more in 2025   Post-Election Happy Hour Everyone worked hard this election season and we got some big wins at the local level, including a YIMBY Board of Supervisors! Wondering ho…
  Leora at YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 1:45 AM

A YIMBY election win to brighten your day

We knocked on thousands of doors in San Mateo, CA, and won big for families and neighbors needing housing. YIMBYs really showed up to pass pro-housing policies in local races, and IT MATTERED!  How do we know? Look at the results coming in from San Mateo,…
  Jane · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 1:06 AM

1 week left!

7 days to show up and out for YIMBY candidates!   Our final phonebank with Mayor Breed! This Wednesday we'll be doing our final phonebank for Mayor Breed before Election Day. Roll through and make …
  Jane · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Crunch time! Volunteer and Vote YIMBY

  Volunteer this Saturday We have mobilizations this weekend for Mayor Breed, Supervisor Melgar, and D5 candidate Bilal Mahmood on Saturday ? Join us and a bunch of our friends as we knock doors for Mayor Breed…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM

New Chapters at YIMBY Action

We’re excited to share some great news with you all! This is a huge step in our growth in the pro-housing movement.   We're happy to announce 3 new Chapters that have recently joined the YIMBY Action netwo…
  Jane · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Help YIMBYs win! Actions you can take

Get your ballot in and volunteer for YIMBY candidates!   Upcoming events Here are upcoming events to socialize, fill out your ballot, and support YIMBY candidates! Friday 10/18: District 9 Neighbors for Housing?…
  Jane · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 12:06 AM

28 days until the Election?!?

Help get good YIMBYs elected   YIMBY Prom was a great celebration of all the work that we've done as a movement, but it was also a nice reminder that we have to keep doing the work in the home stretch of the election here.…
  Jane · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Happy October! Let's get to work electing YIMBYs

  Wednesday: Mayor Breed mobilization Every Wednesday in October, we'll be hosting weekly mobilizations for our endorsed Mayoral candidate, Mayor Breed. Join us on October 2nd to …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 5:18 PM

🥑 The YIMBY Voter Guide is here!

Are you ready to vote for housing? Here’s what you need to know.   We need YOUR HELP to get more pro-housing candidates elected to government in 2024! Check out the YIMBY Voter Guide for the top pro-housing candidates in your community. La…
  Jane · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Ezra Klein and Sonja Trauss live-stream event next week

Plus: upcoming events for endorsed candidates and an LGBTQ+ housing town hall   Ezra Klein livestream watch party 9/25 ICYMI! Ezra Klein will be in conversation with Sonja Trauss i…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 10:33 PM

YIMBYs Takeover the National Stage

Our hard work as YIMBY activists has put the housing crisis at the top of the ballot.   Have you seen all the news?? We’ve done it! YIMBYism is at the top of the national political agenda. Now is the time to join us as we push even harder …
  Jane · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Let's go get some pro-housing champions elected

Plus: Ezra Klein in conversation with Sonja Trauss!   It's time to get to work We are in the thick of election season. We'll be out knocking doors for two of our great candidates o…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Last Chance: Join YIMBY, Earn Swag!

Only 2 days left in August. Become a YIMBY and get a gift on us!   All August, we’ve focused on coming together to say YES to more housing in our backyards. We’ve added over 400 members this month! That’s what we call People Power ✊ We wan…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Say YES to Housing in God’s Backyard

The Yes in God’s Backyard Act will enable religious institutions to build housing on their land.   We need to say YES to housing in all places, including in God’s backyard. Will you join us and faith institutions in advocating for a federa…
  Jane · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Join us for an picnic!

Plus: it's time to knock on doors for YIMBY candidates!   Join us Sunday for a picnic Join us for a picnic in Golden Gate Park this Sunday! We'll have some light refreshment, but f…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Virtual tickets now available to Ezra Klein and Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

Final day for early bird ticket prices!   Today is the final day for early bird pricing! Buy your tickets now before the prices increase. Join YIMBY Action for an evening with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein to discuss how pro-…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Help Us Build Homes, Not Parking Spaces

Together, we can turn wasted space into affordable housing for everyone.   Your support can help us turn hundreds of parking lots into new, affordable homes. For decades, we haven’t built enough homes for people across the US, c…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Monthly meeting Wed 8/14: regional housing bond and transportation

  Monthly meeting Wed 8/14 Bilal Mahmood for Supervisor Kickoff Sat 8/17 Canvass for Danny Sauter for Supervisor Sat 8/24 Picnic Sat 8/25? Sign our petition to support 1,300 homes in Laurel and Presidio Heights Members: …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Help Us End Exclusionary Zoning!

Your support can turn single-family neighborhoods into inclusive communities.   This month, as you’re thinking about officially joining the YIMBY movement, you may be wondering what it means to say YES to housing. Let’s look at one of the …
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
August 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM

YIMBY movie screening Wed 8/7

  YIMBY Movie Double Header Wed 8/7  Monthly meeting Wed 8/14 (more details to come) Picnic Sat 8/25  Sign our petition to support 1,300 homes in Laurel and Presidio Heights Wed…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Say YES To More Neighbors

It’s YIMBY Membership Month! Join the YIMBY movement and earn your swag.   Join the movement now and become a YIMBY! Plus you’ll get a swag item from our new, exclusive “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” and “Yes to People. Yes to Housing” collec…
  Jane · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Show up for our endorsed candidates this weekend!

Plus a double feature of films at the Roxie soon   It's time to show up for our endorsed candidates It's staying cool in San Francisco but Election Season is heating up! We have a …
  Jane · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM

TONIGHT! Party for London!

  Support our endorsed candidate, London Breed! Come celebrate our endorsement with Mayor Breed and rally support for her campaign! Good drinks, good speeches, & good friends!…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Tell Congress: vote on the YIMBY Act now!

There's not much time left for bills to be considered on the House floor. We need Congress to vote on the YIMBY Act NOW so it can move forward before the year is over.   Will you take two minutes to email your Congressperson? The…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Get early bird tickets to YIMBY Prom! 🎟 ✨

Early bird tickets are now available for the year’s biggest YIMBY party   Tickets are now available for YIMBY Prom! This is the year's biggest YIMBY party, bringing together pro-housing activists and policymakers to call for a f…
  Jane · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Reminder: SF YIMBY Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM

Learn about local ballot measures and SF Planning   Join us for our July meeting on 7/10 We are doing our next monthly meeting on July 10 at 6 pm. We'll be joined by folks from the…
  Jane · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM

SF YIMBY's endorsements for November!

The votes are in! Check out the results and all our endorsements The votes are in!? ? We are proud to share the results of our endorsements vote for Mayor and Board of Supervisors Districts 1, 7, 9, and 11. ? Congrats to our endorsed cand…
  YIMBY Action & YIMBY Law · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Statement Condemning SCOTUS Decision that Further Criminalizes Homelessness

YIMBY Action and YIMBY Law condemn today’s Supreme Court decision in Johnson vs. Grant’s Pass. YIMBY Action And YIMBY Law Condemn Supreme Court For Further Criminalizing Homelessness in Grant's Pass Decision …
  Jane · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 12:45 AM

SF YIMBY's recommended endorsements for November 👀

See our leads recommendations for Mayor and Supervisor We are proud to share our recommendations for endorsement for Mayor as well as the rest of the Supervisor races in the City and County of San Francisco. ? Our leads hav…
  Jane · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Reminder: SF YIMBY Meeting TOMORROW at 6 PM

Come watch the debate with us!   Our well-attended D11 forum on Sunday   Thanks to everyone who has come out to our candidate events over the past couple of months. We're getting closer and closer to our end…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Save the Date: ✨YIMBY PROM IS BACK ✨

Mark your calendars for the year’s biggest YIMBY Party!   Mark your calendar for the biggest YIMBY party of the year! Housing is a top priority for voters in this crucial election year and YIMBYs across the country are winning the…
  Jane · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM

How are local candidates YIMBY bona fides?

Plus, a debate watch and more   Trevor Chandler joining D9 Neighbors for Housing last night   We are in the thick of hearing from candidates as we head into endorsement season. Come learn more and make sure …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 8:23 PM

QUIMBY (Queers In My Backyard) - Get Involved Now!

Announcing QUIMBY (Queers In My Backyard), a new shared space for these members of the YIMBY community to connect and advocate for housing. Hi John! We’re thrilled to announce the formation of our newest YIMBY Identity Group: QUIMBY (Queers In My Backyar…
  Jane · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM

SF YIMBY's Early Endorsements! 👀

Check out our early endorsements and join today to help decide the rest!   SF YIMBY is proud to announce another batch of early endorsements, including our first endo…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Is Biden a YIMBY?

Laura Foote, YIMBY Action Executive Director, addresses how Democrats can address economic and inflation anxiety.   May is Affordable Housing Month and as inflation continues to impact housing, we need your support to push our federal hou…
  Jane · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 12:06 AM

More chances to meet candidates for Supervisor and Mayor

Plus, take action to support thousands of homes at Stonestown   One more Meet the Candidate event! Thanks to everyone who came to our Meet the Candidate event with Daniel Lurie last week. It was a …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM

2024 YIMBY Activist Awards recap and continuing the momentum

We’re pursuing statewide housing initiatives in key states this year, and we need help to advance our housing solutions. Thank you to all who joined us for an incredible 2024 YIMBY Activist Awards! The passion and dedication displayed by all our winners, …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Day of Action: Tell Your Community to Support Housing

It’s National Volunteer Week and we need you to help educate the community about the housing shortage. Today’s the day! Join us for our National Day of Action by helping educate the community on why we all need to work together to solve the housing crisis…
  Jane · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Where does Daniel Lurie stand on housing? Find out Tuesday!

Also, sign up for our walking tour next weekend   Third in our Mayoral series: Daniel Lurie on 4/23 Thanks everyone for coming to our Q&A with Supervisor Ahsha Safa? on Wednesday! We have two m…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Join us next week for a nationwide YIMBY celebration

With special guests and your chance to earn YIMBY swag!   We're only ONE WEEK away from our nationwide YIMBY celebration! Did you get your ticket yet? Join us Friday, April 26 from at 2PM PST / 5PM EST for the YIMBY Activist Awards! ? This…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 4:32 PM

We Need You for National Volunteer Week

Day of Action alert! Join us on Tuesday, April 23 for a national housing social media takeover. John, on Tuesday, April 23, join YIMBYs across the nation in telling our community to support housing! It’s a national YIMBY Day of Action, and we need your he…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 2:36 AM

Meet more Mayoral Candidates on Housing

  Grab your tickets for our next mayoral candidate events! Thanks everyone for coming to our Q&A with Mayor London Breed on Wednesday! We have three more mayoral candidates coming to share the…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM

NEW EVENT: National YIMBY Policy Panel

Learn how YIMBY policies and reforms can address our nation’s housing shortage Get pumped for this YIMBY panel discussion happening on Tuesday, April 16th!  This special event features YIMBY Law's Executive Director Sonja Trauss alongside a powerhouse pan…
  SF YIMBY leads · [email protected]
April 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Grab your ticket for our exclusive Mayor Breed event

  Grab your ticket for our first Mayoral Candidate event This Wednesday is our first conversation with leading candidates for Mayor to ask them about their housing policies. We're starting with Ma…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Join us as we recognize YIMBY activists across the country!

The 2024 YIMBY Activist Awards   Join YIMBY Action on April 26 from 2 - 3pm for the YIMBY Activist Awards! ? This will be a special virtual celebration ceremony where YIMBYs from across the country will receive awards and recognition for t…
  Apoorv at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 2:01 AM

[Exclusive] Fix SF's flimsy rezoning plan and hear directly from Mayor Breed

Let's get Planning serious about rezoning? Tell Planning to expand rezoning As some of you know, San Francisco is currently undergoing a state-mandated rezoning as part of its Housing Element. The …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Statement: YIMBY Action Welcomes President Biden’s Plan to Lower Housing Costs with Pro-Production Policies

YIMBY Action enthusiastically welcomes President Joe Biden's announcement that he will make significant investments to lower housing prices. YIMBY Action Welcomes President Biden’s Plan to Lower Housing Costs with Pro-Production Policies LOS ANG…
  Jane · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM

What are candidates saying about Peskin's downzoning?

Plus join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on 3/30   Stop Peskin's Downzoning! With the election behind us, all attention has turned to November, and the Mayoral Election is heating up. ? Mayor Breed veto…