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Keep the Promise 2026

2026 Keep the Promise Campaign

Last Friday, the Board of Supervisors’ Budget Committee voted to confirm a list of budget restorations that includes most of the proposed senior and disability service cuts for the coming year, including more than $2 million for programs funded through the Department of Disability and Aging Services.

This is a big win for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, community organizations, and everyone who believes San Francisco should protect essential services.

We Organized and Fought Back

This win would not have happened without all of the people who joined us as individuals and as part of coalitions like the People’s Budget Coalition, Dignity Fund Coalition, Coalition of Agencies Servicing the Elderly as we organized and fought back. Together, we helped make sure City leaders understood what these cuts would mean in real people’s lives.

Thank you to everyone who shared your story, signed a postcard, called or emailed your Supervisor, came to City Hall, joined a rally, spoke during public comment, encouraged a neighbor to take action, or helped spread the word. You showed City leaders that everyday people were not going to stand by as the City cut services that help people stay housed, healthy, connected, and engaged in their communities.

What This Means for the Dignity Fund Coalition

We did not get everything we fought for, but we helped preserve much of the funding for services that had grown over the years because of the Dignity Fund. That means we will still need to be creative and careful as we work through what comes next. We will keep looking for ways to stretch our funds as far as we can, including strengthening volunteer opportunities, expanding fundraising, and working closely with our community partners.

But we are in much better shape than many people thought possible when this budget process began. Back in January, we kept hearing that there would be no negotiating with the Mayor and very few add-backs. Instead, after months of organizing, the Board restored many of the services that seniors and people with disabilities depend on.

Please Help Us Say Thank You

As the budget moves toward the full Board vote in July, please email or call Supervisor Chan and the other members of the Budget Committee, as well as your own Supervisor and the Mayor.

Thank them for listening to the community and responding by restoring these cuts in a difficult budget year. These restorations will help protect services that seniors and people with disabilities depend on, and we are grateful for their ongoing support. 

Let’s Celebrate This Important Win

Thank you for joining us as we keep organizing, working together, and fighting for a San Francisco where older adults and people with disabilities can age and thrive in our communities.

Join us at CLC’s offices on July 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate our successes and continue organizing for what comes next.

When we fight and stick together, we win!

Previous Campaigns

  • Watch for notices about Board of Supervisors Budget Hearings and Mayoral Town Halls.

    Half the battle is just showing up!

  • We are providing material to the DAS Commission, Mayor and Board of Services linked here.

  • The Dignity Fund Coalition (DFC) Works with the its member organizations, as well as the Coalition of Agencies Serving The Elderly (CASE). Here is a link to the current DFC member organizations.