Tag Archives: Dolores Heights

Important COVID-19 Information & Links

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gail Burns

DHIC wants to share important COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information that will help us stay healthy and support each other.  On March 6, the city of San Francisco declared a local health emergency.  Every day since then has brought a new challenges and … Continue reading →

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Links to Key Websites

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gail Burns

San Francisco Department of Public Health Assistance & Guidance for Employers & Employees

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Planning and Land Use (PLU) Committee – Update on SB 50 and Beyond

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Gail Burns

On January 30, thanks to opposition from a broad coalition of equity groups, cities and communities from across the state, SB 50 was stopped in the Senate once again. But our affordability crisis must still be addressed. We need solutions … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: 311 Complaints No Longer Drive Homelessness Response

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Gail Burns

In a major reversal, on February 27, Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) officials changed the policy from responding to 311 cases to a “zone model.” Instead of responding to each 311 complaint, the city will return to the zone model … Continue reading →

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Homelessness in our Community: Attend our Public Forum in April

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Gail Burns

Over the past two years we’ve seen a growing number of unsheltered people sleeping on our sidewalks, stairways, in the park, and in other public spaces. DHIC along with other District 8 (D8) community groups has been working with Supervisor … Continue reading →

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A Great Green Garden Day!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Gail Burns

Saturday, February 1, was a perfect gardening day at the Sanchez/Liberty Median. 21 Volunteers, including 4 new volunteers, = 39 hours, 16 compost bags, one 4′ X 3′ X 10′ compostable brush pile, and 2 trash bags Our thanks as … Continue reading →

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Green Garden Day – Saturday, February 1

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Gail Burns

Our Green Garden Day stairway clean-up takes place on Saturday, February 1 from 9-11 am at the Liberty Street and Sanchez median. Heavy lifting and hill climbing are not required. There’ll be coffee provided by Spike’s Coffees & Teas and treats from … Continue reading →

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Homelessness in our Neighborhood

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Gail Burns

The City has increased services to address the effects of homelessness in Dolores Park and surrounding neighborhoods as well as in the Castro District. Despite that, we’re seeing more homeless people sleeping and/or loitering on our sidewalks and stairs. And … Continue reading →

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No Green Garden Work in January 2020

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Gail Burns

Happy New Year! Thank you for all your help and hard work in 2019. No Green Garden work today (January 4). E-mail stairs@doloresheights.org for more info. See you in February!

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Year-end Greetings from the DHIC Board

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Gail Burns

Happy Holidays and year-end greetings from the DHIC Board of Directors!  2019 has been quite a busy year for all of us as we participated in state legislation, city elections, and town hall meetings regarding our serious neighborhood issues of … Continue reading →

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