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My name is Alicia Sandoval, born and raised in SF's Mission District. I have worked with Housing Rights Committee for the last 3 years, as Spanish Language Mission District Organizer and Tenants Rights Counselor; advocating, empowering tenants, educating tenants what their rights are. This year we are celebrating 40 years of tenant empowerment in SF. As a native San Franciscan, I am honor in helping tenants; I am invested in this community. Our organization wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you.
En Español
Yo soy Alicia Sandoval, naci y creci en el Distrito de la Misión de SF. Yo he trabajo con el Comite de Derechos de Inquilinos por los ultimos tres años como organizadora y consejera bilingue de Derechos de Inquilinos en el District de la Misión y San Francisco. Yo he estado abogando, empoderando inquilinos, educando inquilinos sobre sus derechos, como defenderse contra un desalojo o otros problemas. Este año nuestra organizacion estamos celebrando 40 años en serviendo y ayudando la comunidad. Es in honor ayudar a mi comunidad, inquilinos/as de SF. Nuestra organizacion no pudiera see possible sin todo su apoyo. Estamos recaudando fondo en celebracion de nuestro 40 años. Si nos puede ayudar con una donacion de $40 o mas. Muchisimas Gracias! Si Se Puede!
HOUSING RIGHTS COMMITTEE has fought for tenants rights since 1979 when a group of seniors at Old St. Marys Church came together to organize against condo conversions displacing the elderly.Heres what we do and offer:* Free counseling for San Francisco tenants in all types of housing: rent-controlled units, SROs, public housing and Section 8, serving over 5,000 tenants a year.*Organize entire buildings to fight against displacement and evictions* Successfully change and support housing-related laws for a fairer San Francisco* Help create building and community-wide tenants groups* Coordinate, plan and mobilize protests, actions, and housing justice demonstrations* Advocate for tenants in Section 8 and public housing* Sponsor workshops, community meetings, and other events* Work with the Anti-Displacement Coalition, a network of tenant organizations and allies to organize against the soaring evictions and rent increases in our city