We work collaboratively with organizations, policymakers, and community leaders to drive systemic change.

Gender-Based Violence & Homelessness Coalitions Convening. In July 2025, members of the San Francisco Women’s Housing Coalition traveled to Los Angeles to participate in the Gender-Based Violence & Homelessness Coalitions Convening, hosted by the Blue Shield of California Foundation. This powerful gathering brought together survivors, advocates, providers, and policymakers from across the state, all committed to preventing gender-based violence and supporting survivors experiencing homelessness.
As part of the convening, WHC members also toured the Downtown Women’s Center, a nationally recognized model for trauma-informed care and housing for women. Each participating city and county had the opportunity to share their local strategies and learn from one another, strengthening our statewide network dedicated to equity, safety, and housing justice.
The experience was inspiring and energizing, reinforcing the importance of collective action in building a future free from violence and housing insecurity.

2025 NWSN National Conference in Washington, D.C. The San Francisco Women’s Housing Coalition was proud to send members to the 2025 NWSN National Conference in Washington, D.C., where advocates and providers from across the country came together to strengthen housing solutions for women and families.
Through workshops, strategy sessions, and powerful conversations, our members gained new tools to support trauma-informed care and survivor-centered housing. We were especially honored to join Capitol Hill Day, advocating for increased shelter funding and voicing support for the bipartisan Women’s and Family Protection Act (H.R. 3319). This experience reaffirms our commitment to advancing policies that ensure all women have access to safety, stability, and housing.

Inaugural Citywide Retreat on Gender-Responsive Housing Solutions. On July 7, 2023, we worked in partnership with Board President Aaron Peskin and a broad coalition of City agencies—including MOHCD, HSH, DPH, DOSW, the City Attorney’s and District Attorney’s Offices, and others—to co-host a half-day strategy retreat focused on addressing women’s homelessness in San Francisco.
One of the most powerful outcomes of the retreat was a shared commitment to pilot gender-responsive housing solutions, specifically permanent, affordable housing for women and women-identified San Franciscans. Planning began immediately, alongside private fundraising efforts, to bring this vision to life.
This collective momentum contributed to the passage of Proposition A, the Affordable Housing Bond, which voters approved in March 2024 with over 70% support. The measure includes $30 million dedicated to housing for survivors of gender-based violence, marking the first time in San Francisco’s history that a housing bond prioritized this population.
We’re honored to be part of this historic movement to ensure safe, stable housing for women and survivors across our city.

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