“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

– African Proverb

There are several opportunities for SoMa community members to shape how the City invests funds from the SoMA Community Stabilization Fund (the “Fund”).

Ways to participate are:

Answer A Few Questions.

Answer a few questions, and you'll be entered to win totes, coffee packages, and other cool prizes from local vendors. Key trends and findings will be shared with SoMa organizations and businesses to support their own education, appeals, and strategy, so share this opportunity with your networks.

Gather Your Community.

Come together and discuss SoMa, your visions for SoMa’s future, and your ideas for resourcing SoMa with other community members. These gatherings will be one-off, so you can join whenever your schedule is open. A few of these events are:

Listening and Visioning Sessions - Join this flexible group open to anyone eager to help shape the future of grants from the Fund. Sessions will vary in frequency and length, and you can RSVP to any meeting that fits your schedule.

Group Workshop or listening session—Do you already bring your community or communities together? Organize a workshop or listening session specific to your organization, business, or communities and receive a stipend.

If you’re interested in participating in these exciting discussions, click "I Want To Join A Gathering."

Virtually Tell Your Story.

Share your story—past and present—about your involvement in the SoMa community in a format that works for you—including video, text, and audio submissions.

Short on time, but want to contribute more than a survey? Opt for a one-on-one interview to share in-depth insights in a conversation.

Learn Together.

Community Planning & Infrastructure Meetings - Are you committed to helping design SoMa’s future through community planning and infrastructure development? Passionate individuals will have an opportunity to attend meetings, share ideas, and contribute to shaping a vibrant community.

Host Your Own Learning Experience - Are there histories of SoMa that few people know about? Treasures that remain hidden? Apply to host a paid learning experience on SoMa for the greater SoMa community.

If you want to make a meaningful impact by joining one of these learning experiences, click “Sign Me Up.”