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  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 11:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: YIMBY Movie Night

Join us for a screening of Owned: A Tale of Two Americas, a documentary that traces racism and discrimination in American housing policy.   SIGN UP Join us for a screening of Owned: A Tale of Two Americas, a documentary that …
  Steve at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 4:25 PM

The Final Weekend of the AD17 Race!

Leave it all on the field We're in the final weekend!  Calling all YIMBYs to pitch in to get our pro-housing candidate Matt Haney across the finish line.  David Campos has been attacking Matt for our YIMBY endorsement and running back the s…
  Laura at YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 8:49 PM

TOMORROW: Affordable Homes Now Launch Event at 10am

Join Mayor Breed & Senator Wiener and Join Mayor London Breed, Senator Scott Wiener, and pro-housing advocates this Saturday morning at 10am in the Panhandle for the Affordable Homes Now launch event!   RSVP now! …
  Mike Chen at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Act this week for 8 years of better housing

Learn what you need to know at a webinar next week How to Engage with the Housing Element: Tue Apr 5, 6:00 PM, on Zoom Housing Element Public Comment, Thu Apr 7 after 1:00 PM Affordable Homes Now! Campaign kickoff Sat Apr 9, 10:00 AM, East Side of Pan…
  Robert at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Get involved with SF's next housing plan

Learn what you need to know at a webinar next week San Francisco is currently working on its housing element—its housing plan for the next eight years. We have a housing production target of 82,000 new homes. How will we do it? Come to a webi…
  Julio at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Reminder: YIMBY mobilizing for Matt Haney this Saturday (tomorrow)!

Turn Out for Matt Haney YIMBY Action is proud to endorse Assembly District 17 candidate Matt Haney , and this campaign video demonstrates just why we are fired up to support him!   We have one big canvassing even…
  Robert at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Take action this week: social housing, ballot measures, and Matt Haney

Tuesday, March 22: YIMBY Action-endorsed Supervisor Matt Haney has introduced a resolution to support social housing bill Assembly Bill 2053. Take one minute to send an email to the Board asking them to support this resolution. Wednesday, March 23, 7:00pm…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM

🏠🚉Housing & Transit Ballot Measure Forum

Wednesday, March 23, 7:00pm-8:30pm: Transit and Building on the Ballot. Learn about June's Prop A to fund Muni and Supervisor Myrna Melgar's Prop B to reform the Department of Building Inspection Saturday, March 26, 10am: Save the date for a big campaign …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 6:46 PM

🌎 If you care about the environment, you have to care about housing

NIMBYs are using environmental laws to block housing. Help us fight for policies that support our environment AND housing. Did you hear the news about UC Berkeley last week? A NIMBY group sued UC Berkeley on bogus environmental grounds, claiming that coll…
  Robert at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Speak up for the Social Housing Act this Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors

Give public comment in support of Assembly Bill 2053 YIMBY Action is proud to sponsor Assembly Bill 2053 by Alex Lee (D-San José), also known as the Social Housing Act of 2022. As a chapter of YIMBY Action, SF YIMBY is calling on all San Franciscans to ask t…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Upcoming Events for YIMBY Endorsed Candidate Matt Haney

The Best Weight Loss Program is Knocking on Doors in Noe Valley Win Some Votes and Do Some Cardio Last week we had an amazing kick off and YIMBYs showed up for our endorsed candidate Matt Haney. The conversations you all had with voters face to …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 12:31 AM

🥑 Did you see our 2021 Impact Report yet?

Thanks to you, 2021 was a great year for the YIMBY movement! Check out these impressive numbers.   Thanks to you, 2021 was a fantastic year for the pro-housing movement. Here are just a few of the things we accomplished with the support of a…
  Mike Chen at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We’re going to legalize apartments in San Francisco!

Give public comment today (Monday, March 7, after 1:30 PM) to legalize apartments everywhere! Sign up here.   Speak Up for Fourplexes Today! Hi John,   In coming weeks, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote on…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Two YIMBY Campaign Events for Your Weekend

Haney and SF YIMBY Join Forces And Then There Were Two In February's AD17 Primary, we proved that being pro-housing is the winning side, with over 58% of the vote going to pro-housing candidates Bilal Mahmood and Matt Haney!   Now the race has g…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 AM

🗳Vote Matt Haney in April! 🏢Housingpalooza Saturday

Get involved now at an exciting time for SF YIMBY! Read our endorsement of Matt Haney for Assembly in the April 19 special general election! Come to Housingpalooza and learn about how you can take action for more housing! Saturday, February 26 1-3 PM in Du…
  Nadia Rahman (SF YIMBY) · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Election and Next Steps: A Win for the Pro-Housing Movement!

Get ready for Round 2!   The results of the February 15 special election are in and one thing is clear: San Francisco voters want to elect pro-housing candidates and the YIMBY endorsement is seen as key.   The Coveted YIMBY Endorsement Moves…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Bring a Friend to the Final Mobilization for Bilal

We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! Time Saturday, February 12, 12 – 3pm PST   Location Campaign Headquarters 3156 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 RSVP Here In less than 5 days, the final vote…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Oppose faux fourplex bills and ask for more homes in San Francisco

Tell the Planning Commission that we need real 4plex solutions Our housing affordability crisis demands real solutions, but unfortunately there are two fourplex bills coming up this week that fall short. Please take one minute to send an email to the San Fra…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 6:02 PM

1 Day Left to Support Our Endorsed Candidate

Help Bilal win his primary in SF! YIMBY Action endorsed Bilal Mahmood for California State Assembly because he’s the most pro-housing candidate in this race. But he needs your support to be elected in the last 2 weeks of the race! Can you donate today to hel…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 3:02 PM

*New Canvassing Time* Sign up for a volunteer shift today!

Just 21 Days Left! We are in the final 3 weeks! The other candidates are feeling the heat and our momentum is surging. Bring a friend and sign up for a shift today! Day of Canvassing *New Time* Time: Saturday, January …
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 12:32 AM

Support more homes for all in SF's upcoming housing plan

Take 1 minute to send an email for equitable housing in SF This Thursday, January 27, the San Francisco Planning Commission will have a hearing on a new housing plan just around the corner, and they need your input. This plan will decide how well San Francis…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Let's Win Some Votes

Your ballot for the Special Election Primary arrives soon! Vote Bilal! Endorsing Bilal was the first step - now it's time to put words into action. Elections are the ultimate way to build political power and studies have shown that best way to win elections…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 5:20 PM

SF YIMBY ENDORSES: Bilal Mahmood for Assembly!

Your ballot for the Special Election Primary arrives soon! Vote Bilal! After a thorough questionnaire, an informative debate, and a vote of the membership, we are proud to endorse Bilal Mahmood for Assembly District 17 in the Special Election Primary!   Rea…
  San Francisco YIMBY · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 6:20 PM

MEMBERS: It's time to vote!

Who should YIMBY endorse? It's time for YIMBY to make our endorsement in this critical race for the State Assembly. This endorsement is for the Special Election Primary (voting ends Feb 15). The top two candidates will go on to the Special Election Gener…
  San Francisco YIMBY · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Join us Saturday for a Candidate Forum!

What do you think we should ask Candidates for AD 17 to replace David Chiu? The Special Election to replace Housing Hero David Chiu for Assembly District 17 is heating up. Voting starts in just a few short weeks, with the last day of voting on Feb 15th. …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 3:09 AM

Our last email for 2021

  Your action has made all the difference in 2021!   It's the last day of the year and it's also the last day of our #GiveMeAbundantHousing campaign. Since we kicked this campaign off on Giving Tuesday, we have …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
December 24, 2021 at 6:31 AM

2021

  In just a handful of years, YIMBY Action has become of the most prominent pro-housing organizations in the country. 2020 and 2021 will go down in history as one of the most challenging times in American history, but through it all, coun…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Join us - let's make multifamily gingerbread homes!

  JOIN THE FUN! BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOO! YIMBY Action is excited to host another gingerbread-multifamily-home party! Come build a delicious home with us on Sunday, December 19th at 4p PST|7p EST. Artists and architects of a…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 11:38 PM

YOUR GIFT: An Action Alert and a Happy Hour!

Plus get the Tea on Fourplexes Everywhere   Did you know SF YIMBY is one of many YIMBY Action chapters across the country? Additionally, SF YIMBY has neighborhood-level chapters that are doing lots of cool stuff. Come chat about it at the...…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 2:07 AM

🥑 Last chance to double your dollars for housing!

  WE’RE JUST SHY OF OUR GOAL   Hi John,   Yesterday was an incredible day for the fight for abundant housing! We launched our holiday campaign and you helped us raise $8,700 dollars and with our match, that’s a total of $17,400…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 4:39 PM

It's Giving Tuesday and we're being matched!

  It's #GivingTuesday!   Hi John,   We got up to some great news today: we got a match of $5K today and seems like we may have some more on the way! And, all donations of $100 or more will receive a free Legalize Housing t-shi…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 2:12 AM

Are you ready for tomorrow?

  TOMORROW IS GIVING TUESDAY AND OUR CAMPAIGN KICK OFF   No matter what holidays you celebrate, it’s giving season, and acts of kindness, big or small, bring light to this world.   Tomorrow we are launching the Give Me Abundant…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Speak up for Fourplexes Everywhere!

Speak up for Fourplexes Everywhere! This Thursday, Today(!!), November 18th, the San Francisco Planning Commission will consider legislation from Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to legalize four unit apartment buildings on every residential lot in San Francisco. In addition, the …
  San Francisco YIMBY · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 11:05 PM

TOMORROW: General Membership Meeting

Catch up on election gossip tomorrow night on Zoom!   General Monthly Meeting   A lot has happened since our last meeting! So let's all virtually come together and both recap on recent events and what's happening ne…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 10:12 PM

Join us for this last-minute event on housing and the Build Back Better bill!

We're curious about housing policy and what it means when we hear, "Housing is Infrastructure"   Don't Miss This Last-Minute Special Chat Join us and learn form our partners at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition as they ch…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 4:47 PM

🚨Take Action: Keep Affordable Housing in the Build Back Better Bill

With just a few clicks, you can tell Congress that it needs to include affordable housing in the major funding bill!   Take action with a few simple steps $105 Billion are on the table for housing right now for rental assistance…
  SF YIMBY & Urban Environmentalists · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Meet the Candidate: Bilal Mahmood for Assembly District 17

Urban Environmentalists, a chapter of YIMBY Action, is hosting a meet and greet with Bilal   Later this year, San Francisco YIMBYs will be making an endorsement, trying to decide who to support in the race to replace David Chiu in the State …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 12:31 AM

🚨🥑 ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress that housing is essential

Congress is deciding what to include in the 2022 budget. Make sure housing policy is included!   Make sure Congress votes for housing reform Right now, Congress is deciding what to include in the 2022 Budget Reconciliation Bill, …
  YIMBY Action - CA · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 11:39 PM

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Our Top Bills Have Just Been Signed into Law in California!

Congrats, YIMBYs - Governor Newsom has signed SB 9 and SB 10 into law!   CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM JUST SIGNED Senate Bill 9 & Senate Bill 10! Today marks a tremendous win for the YIMBY movement the signing o…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 8:08 PM

This weekend: Picnics North and South

Picnic in Lafayette Park Saturday, September 18 2:00 PM–5:00 PM   Join SF YIMBY neighborhood chapter Northern Neighbors for a picnic in Lafayette Park, Pacific Heights! We will get to know each other and discuss upcoming ways to support …
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 11:21 PM

🥑 We’ve got something new you may find interesting

YIMBY Action has added a new membership level during YIMBY Action Membership Month! Will you join the YIMBY movement?   This month we are focused on growing our movement! After experiencing some major legislative wins last week, it could n…
  Salim at SF YIMBY · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 4:57 PM

TONIGHT: Influence the Next 10 Years of SF Housing Policy

SF must rezone for more than 82 THOUSAND new homes! Tonight we're using the regular monthly meeting to hear from and give comments on San Francisco's Housing Element, the state-mandated plan to rezone our city to accommodate more than 82 thousand new home…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 8:09 PM

How Do We Drive Change? By Electing and Supporting Pro Housing Leaders.

H Housing Element Update Wednesday September 1 6:30 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvduCqpzstHNPbpV2A5GLUuSCIq8CYrpD0   We have a once in a decade opportunity to rezone San Francisco. Statewide legislation, fought for by YI…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 7:31 PM

🥑 BREAKING NEWS: Two Major Housing Bills Pass in the CA State Assembly

Senate Bills 9 & 10 passed their biggest hurdles, getting approval in both the CA Senate and Assembly. The YIMBY movement is getting these crucial bills across the finish line!   Another YIMBY Success Story Last week, the CA A…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 4:05 AM

🏘️Groundbreaking fourplex legislation is here

Will San Francisco legalize fourplexes this year? Learn more about the local legislation! Check out some great events coming up and an action you can take for more housing nationwide! Saying Yes to Fourplexes in SF: Tuesday, August 17 5:30 PM Rent Relief…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 6:59 PM

TONIGHT: SF YIMBY Monthly General Meeting - IN PERSON!

Plug in to the coming Fourplexes Ballot Prop and more! If you're curious about getting more involved, and have a lot of questions, this is the entry point for you! Come plug in! Instead of a more formal meeting with a lot of speakers, we're using …
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Come join us IN PERSON! 😎🌇

Families for More Families and the July SF YIMBY General Meeting! The first significant Affordable Housing proposal in the Sunset has generated a tragic amount of pushback. So it's all hands on YIMBY deck! Join Us In Person! From the s…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 6:31 AM

Evictions and Rental Assistance

The CDC’s eviction moratorium ends in 30 days. Help us connect those in need to rental assistance available in their area. Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk   The Center for Disease Control has extended the eviction moratorium, further pr…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Celebrate Juneteenth with Black YIMBYs

John, The making of Juneteenth into a national holiday is outstanding, but what does it mean for housing? REGISTER NOW John, the making of Juneteenth into a national holiday is outstanding, but what does it mean for housing? Join us on Thurs…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Register: Making Urbanism Antiracist Event with Konstantin Hatcher

Join us for a great conversation with Konstantin in our series, Making Urbanism Antiracist! REGISTER NOW John, join us for a great conversation in our series Making Urbanism Antiracist! When: Thursday, June 24th at 5p PT | 8p ET YIMBY Action …