San Francisco has the largest and fastest growing number of older adults in the country.
Today, adults over the age of 60 and persons with disabilities account for a full 25% of our total population. The Dignity Fund was created to improve planning and stabilize funding to meet the needs of this growing population.
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For more detailed information on all upcoming events, go to the Meetings page.
Dignity Fund Coalition Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
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In our campaign against the suspension of the annual budget allocation of the Dignity Fund, we urge our elected officials to Keep the Promise of the Dignity Fund
“Forget Us Not - Find out the meaning behind our theme this year and get an overview of the campaign by clicking here. For more info on how you can support, visit our campaign page by clicking here.
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Download the 2022 Dignity Fund Community Needs Assessment HERE.
For more information about previous (2018) Community Needs Assessment, the Oversight Committee, or the Service Providers Working Group, click HERE.
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The pandemic showed us that the internet is no longer a luxury — but rather is a vital tool for residents to access information, services, and to participate equitably in today's digitally connected society.
Go to the COMPLETE REPORT.
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In this “Keep Us Connected” Campaign, we asked the City of San Francisco for $3.5 million to bridge the digital divide.
Find out what happened HERE!
The Coalition.
Founded in 2016, the Dignity Fund Coalition was organized to develop and to bring a charter amendment to the San Francisco ballot to increase stable funding and improve planning to meet the needs of a growing number of older adults and people with disabilities.
That measure, Proposition I, passed by an overwhelming majority and the Coalition continues to meet regular to provide input and advocacy.
The Coalition is comprised of a cross-section of community leaders, service providers and representatives from the senior, disability, veterans, LGBTQ community.
At the Dignity Fund Coalition
We believe that enabling San Franciscans who are older or who live with a disability to have safe and healthy lives strengthens our city for everyone.
We promote community-based home and neighborhood services and advocate for alternatives to institutional care.
We are proud that the creation of the Dignity Fund is helping San Franciscans receive more of the support and services they need to age with dignity.
. . . and we provide an exciting model for other communities across the country.
Interested?
Want to learn more about how you can work with the Dignity Fund Coalition?