Tag Archives: Rafael Mandelman

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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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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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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Who to Call When for Assistance

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Gail Burns

If you see… If you encounter issues reporting these situations contact the office of Supervisor Rafael Mandelman at mandelmanstaff@sfgov.org or (415) 554-6968

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Another Fun and Informative Fall Gathering

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Gail Burns

On Saturday, October 5 with blue skies and warm temps, about 60 Dolores Heights neighbors came to the DHIC annual Fall Gathering at the top of Sanchez Hill.  We closed the block of Sanchez between 21st & Hill Streets for … Continue reading →

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DHIC Fall Gathering – Saturday, October 5

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Gail Burns

We invite you and your family to the DHIC Fall Gathering on Saturday, October 5, from 11am to 1pm, on Sanchez Street between 21st & Hills Streets. Enjoy our History Exhibit with photos and stories of Dolores Heights including the … Continue reading →

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Speak Out for Dolores Park

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Gail Burns

Come to July 31 City Community Meeting Are you sickened by whats going on at Dolores Park and our nearby neighborhoods? Its beset by homeless camps, gang violence, car break-ins, and general trashing by those who leave their garbage behind. … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at our 2019 Spring Neighbors Gathering

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Gail Burns

DHIC’s Spring Gathering brought together neighbors and several key city leaders: Rafael Mandelman, our district supervisor, and Dennis Richards, a San Francisco Planning Commissioner (more on his remarks and key legislation HERE.)   Supervisor Mandelman provided updates on neighborhood/district issues … Continue reading →

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SB 50 – Neighbors Tell Planning Commission “No”

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Gail Burns

Board of Supervisors to vote on Resolution Dolores Heights neighbors and residents of other San Francisco neighborhoods spoke in opposition to SB 50 at the San Francisco Planning Commission meeting on March 14. The Planning Commission issued an analysis of … Continue reading →

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DHIC & Neighborhood Groups Acting to Address Homelessness in District 8

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Gail Burns

Since last year the homeless situation has escalated in our broader neighborhood. In August homeless people started camping at Dolores Park and in adjacent areas. DHIC and other neighborhood leaders from the Castro Business District, Eureka Valley, Dolores Heights, Duboce … Continue reading →

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