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  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 …
  Theo · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Wednesday: Membership Meeting In A Park

Tomorrow's Membership Meeting Is In A Park It's been a long 15 months since we saw each other in person. Now that San Francisco is reopening, we're making tomorrow's membership meeting our first in-person event! Come hang out in Du…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 11:00 PM

If you care about social justice...

If you care about social justice, you have to care about zoning. A Home Owners' Loan Corporation map of Chicago Source: Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America     “Housing segregation by race and class is …
  Theo, SF YIMBY Chair · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 1:09 AM

6:30 PM TONIGHT: SF YIMBY General Meeting w/ Commissioner Tanner

In case you missed it, tonight we're hearing from SF Planning Commissioner TONIGHT:   Planning Commissioner Rachel Tanner will come speak with us about housing and the upcoming massive rezoning San Francisco is undertaking as part of the Housing Element! …
  Sara Ogilvie · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 3:22 AM

The SF Planning Commission will decide how/where to build new housing!

We need YIMBYs to show up and speak up for more homes! The San Francisco Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on the Housing Element Update on Thursday, April 22nd! We need YIMBYs to show up to the hearing to provide feedbac…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Register for Making Urbanism Antiracist w/ Stephen Menendian

Stephen will share insights from his work studying fair housing, the impacts of segregation, and the intersection of race and class in America. REGISTER NOW Join us for a great conversation in our series Making Urbanism Antiracist! Date: Thur…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 8:20 AM

Join us for Movie Night this Sunday! Prop 13 will be on screen.

This Sunday, March 21, at 4p PT/ 7p ET, YIMBY activists from across the country will get together to enjoy some popcorn, drinks, and good conversation with the directors of the award-winning film: The First Angry Man.   You're invited to Mo…
  SF YIMBY · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Shape the Future of San Francisco Housing!

San Francisco is preparing for its Housing Element - get involved! SF Planning Dept. is updating the City’s General Plan, a roadmap for growth and change over time. We need YIMBYs to speak up for goals and policies that will end the City's housing shortage!…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
February 27, 2021 at 12:01 AM

We're hiring!

Thanks to your efforts, YIMBY Action is growing! With members across 24 states, we’re poised to grow our staff to support the needs of an expanding movement. We’re seeking a Chapter Organizer...   Apply or forward this email Than…
  Rudy Espinoza Murray · [email protected]
February 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Have you done this training yet?

Have you ever heard someone give an amazing public comment and you’re left thinking, “how can I do that?”   Public Comment Workshop on Feb 8th Have you ever heard someone give an amazing public comment and you’re left thinking, “h…
  YIMBY Action · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 4:02 PM

TOMORROW: Making Urbanism Antiracist w/ Sara Bronin of Desegregate CT

We are partnering with the San Mateo County LatinX Democrats to bring you another intriguing conversation on Making Urbanism Antiracist this Thursday Jan 21st at 5p PT|8p ET!   Sara Bronin founded Desegregate CT in June 2020 during a period of rising pub…