💬 Meet Marco, a powerful example of how your solidarity transforms lives. When Marco, 16, reunited with his mother in the U.S. after nearly a decade apart, their joy was met with immediate challenges. Marco arrived from El Salvador with urgent dental issues and no school enrollment. His mother, working hard to secure a future for her family, faced mounting stress navigating complex systems alone. 💪 With guidance from Cindy, a case manager in our Family Reunification Program, Marco received critical dental care, school enrollment, and health insurance. His mother reflected, “Having someone guide us gave me relief and safety I couldn’t manage alone.” 💝 As our communities face more systemic barriers, collective action is essential. Join us in ensuring families like Marco’s find care, stability, and solidarity. Together, we build stronger futures. Support us at 🔗 https://buff.ly/418XCgz
The Women's Building
Civic and Social Organizations
San Francisco, California 998 followers
Empower. Enrich. Engage.
About us
The Women’s Building is a women-led community space that advocates self-determination, gender equality and social justice. Since 1971, San Francisco Women’s Centers has represented and been guided by the belief that all women and girls have the right to safe, joyous and creative lives. Every day at The Women’s Building: • Women can take care of themselves and their families by using our social services. • The well-being of women and girls is improved by our social justice advocacy. • Community groups in our Nonprofit Hub strengthen their community work by interacting and partnering with each other in a vibrant, socially progressive and affordable space. Each year we welcome over 25,000 women and their families, connecting them with social services, community involvement opportunities, the arts, wellness and educational events.
- Website
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https://womensbuilding.org/
External link for The Women's Building
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Wellness, Job Search, Tax Preparation, Legal Help, Financial Coaching, Information and Referrals, Family Reunification, Housing Help, Cal Fresh & Food Pantry, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Locations
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Primary
3543 18th St
San Francisco, California 94110, US
Employees at The Women's Building
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Gabriela Yee
Resource Specialist @ The Women's Building | Empowering Women's Communities
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Tatiana R. de Cornejo
Psychologist/ HR & Immigration specialist/ Writer/
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Diane Santana
Chief Development Officer at The Women's Building
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María Arteaga Villamil
Feminist Economic Justice Researcher | PhD in SocioCultural Anthropology | Dev Manager at The Women's Building of San Francisco
Updates
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¿Eres #bilingüe (español e inglés) y quieres marcar la diferencia? 🌟 Únete como voluntario/a en las Clínicas de Impuestos de The Women's Building . Ayuda a hogares de bajos ingresos con servicios gratuitos y confiables en la preparación de #impuestos. Roles disponibles: ► Intérpretes durante citas fiscales ► Personal de bienvenida bilingüe Escríbenos para más detalles: karina@womensbuilding.org. ¡Juntes construimos comunidades más fuertes! 🙌
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📸 Transforming Community Through Visual Storytelling Our recent collaboration with First Exposures demonstrates the profound impact of intentional community engagement. On December 7th, we hosted a photography event that went beyond mere pictures - we created connections. Event Highlights: • 93 family photo sessions • Approximately 400 community members engaged • Continued partnership with First Exposures • Meaningful community interaction at First Exposures new site at new site at 265 Shotwell Street! 💡 COMMUNITY CALL: These transformative moments are ONLY possible because of YOU! Your support keeps our programs going! 🙌 Join us in solidarity – Find more info at 🔗 https://buff.ly/418XCgz
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💬 We want to introduce you to Ara and her young daughter, Bea. Ara, a single mother of five, and her six-year-old daughter Bea, diagnosed with nonverbal autism and epilepsy, came to the U.S. seeking safety and stability. But life as a newly arrived family presented countless barriers. Ara struggled with unpaid bills, language barriers, and accessing care for Bea, leaving her feeling dismissed and overwhelmed. 💪 When they connected with our Family Reunification Program, things shifted. With guidance from Tatiana, one of our amazing case managers, Ara secured eviction prevention support, utility assistance, and specialized care for Bea. Reflecting on her journey, Ara shared, “The program helped me defend my rights in the medical system and lose my fear of asking for help.” 💝 In this critical moment, solidarity matters. Together, we can stand with families like Ara’s. Learn more and join us: https://buff.ly/418XCgz
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🚨 ¡Resiliencia Comunitaria en Acción! 💪 En colaboración con Catholic Charities SF, recientemente organizamos "Listas para lo Inesperado", un taller integral de preparación para emergencias. Nuestro objetivo fue equipar a los miembros de la comunidad con habilidades esenciales de respuesta a crisis. Puntos destacados: - Capacitación específica de preparación para emergencias - Rifa de kits de emergencia y extintores - Bazar comunitario de ropa - Ambiente de aprendizaje colaborativo Muchas gracias a nuestro personal, voluntarias y todes los que nos acompañaron. ¡Cuando nos unimos, nos volvemos imparables! 💪🤝 💖 Necesitamos tu ayuda: Estos eventos son posibles gracias a tu apoyo solidario. ¡Cada contribución cuenta! Dona hoy y ayúdanos a seguir fortaleciendo nuestra comunidad: womensbuilding.org
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🍊 Community Impact Alert! 🤝 Our friends at Bi-Rite Family of Businesses are turning holiday shopping into a superpower! This December, they're dropping some serious love for local non-profits like GLIDE, Booker T. Washington Community Service Center and of course The Women's Building !! Want in on the goodness? Here's your mission: 🛒 Hit up ANY Bi-Rite Market by Dec 24 🍦 Stock your groceries or grab a delicious ice cream! 💰 Drop a donation at checkout ✨ Watch Bi-Rite MATCH your contribution (up to $5k!) Every purchase is a high-five to the neighborhood. Let's support #women and their families! 💥 Who said making a difference can't be delicious? Not us! 🙌 #communitylove #solidarity #sanfrancisco
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💬 We’d like to share Ricardo’s story, a powerful example of how your support makes a difference in the lives of reunified families in our community. Ricardo a 12 years old, who traveled from South America to reunite with his mother and twin brother in the Bay Area. With no school enrollment, health care, or resources in place, his family faced significant hurdles—but they weren’t alone this time. 💪 Through our Family Reunification Program, Ricardo’s family received case management support tailored to their needs. From helping him enroll in school to accessing free counseling, our team worked closely with his mother to ensure a stable foundation. Reflecting on her journey, she said, “The case management support is a big help for parents like me.” 💝 Families like Ricardo’s need our collective care. Stand with us in solidarity and help provide essential resources. Learn how you can support us at https://buff.ly/418XCgz
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🌟 Thank you for standing with us on #GivingTuesday! 🌟 With your #solidarity, we strengthened our mission to make real, community-driven change. This isn’t about charity; it’s about building the future together. Every dollar contributed is a commitment to our vision: a #SanFrancisco where #women from different communities can thrive with dignity and opportunity. #Thankyou for standing with us, not only to provide services but to foster community-led change where each voice matters. With your support, we continue the work of empowerment, healing, and solidarity. https://buff.ly/4glx53U
Together, We Make a Difference: A Giving Tuesday Message!
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First Exposures "Envision: Community Portrait Day" in collaboration with The Women's Building is THIS SATURDAY! 📸 Book your FREE portrait session from 12-1:30 PM. Limited spots available. Call 415-431-1180 to reserve your time.
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💥 Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to stand in solidarity with The Women's Building as we pool resources for collective support.💥 At TWB, we understand that true community care involves addressing the unique needs of #SanFrancisco’s immigrant populations. For decades, we’ve developed practices that honor cultural and linguistic diversity and promote healing for both our staff and the communities we serve. As we move through uncertain times, we are reminded that our power lies in our ability to come together. By uniting and investing in each other, we build the resilience to overcome what lies ahead. Together, we’re creating infrastructure to support sustainable, equitable communities. 💪🏽 Solidarize with us today and be part of this movement! Discover how you can support us 🔗 https://buff.ly/3YVW7Q3