Friendship House

@CalNatResources Friendship House is honored to be representing our community and we look forward to seeing all of our Relatives in Sacramento tomorrow 🪶🪶

Happening tomorrow! Join us in #Sacramento as we march in the Inaugural #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Parade and celebrate the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California’s First People. Learn more: resources.ca.gov/Initiatives/Eq…

"Honored to learn about Village SF, an @FHAAI_sf project, alongside @WadeCrowfoot  & @CalEPASecretary," says Deputy Sec for Intergovernmental Relations Sabine Talaugon.   "The Village SF is a holistic vision of environmental justice for a thriving, connected Native community."

Kicked off Native American Heritage Month alongside @WadeCrowfoot (@CalNatResources) with a visit to @FHAAI_sf.   Friendship House SF works to enhance resilient landscapes & deliver much-needed housing & community health services in SF ➡ friendshiphousesf.org/the-village-sf.

As we honor our late founder, Helen Waukazoo, on the two year anniversary of her passing, we’d also like to share a bit of her story. “When you have a strong family, you have a strong nation.” Full video here: friendshiphousesf.org/helens-story-1

Today, we are honoring the life and legacy of our late founder, Helen Waukazoo, on the two year anniversary of her passing. Helen's life work continues to live on in an ongoing effort to make healthier American Indian communities and families. #friendshiphousesf #helenwaukazoo

“The Village SF starts with a building for services, cultural gatherings, youth and elder programming, a health clinic, affordable housing, and treatment and recovery. But our vision is that this is just the beginning of building a larger community for our relatives.”

As an organization of experts and leaders focused on helping frontline communities achieve environmental justice and climate resiliency, the ReGenesis Institute @The_ReGenesis has identified The Village SF as a "demonstration model" for the country.

Mayor @LondonBreed was joined by Harold Mitchell @The_ReGenesis, Congresswoman @SpeakerPelosi Chief of Staff Dan Bernal, Supervisor @HillaryRonen, and @TheYurokTribe Tribal Chairman Joseph L. James for a celebration of Friendship House’s The Village SF!

Together, @FHAAI_sf @LondonBreed, Harold Mitchell of @The_ReGenesis @SpeakerPelosi @HillaryRonen and others can help unlock @JoeBiden #Justice40 funds for shovel-ready projects to support under-resourced communities bit.ly/3l73tzU

We are excited to announce that the #FriendshipHouse Board has selected a new executive director, Gabriel Pimentel (#Apache)! He brings a tremendous amount of knowledge about urban Indian communities, health policy, and fundraising. Please welcome him! bit.ly/3wdb4Ps

Thank you @_IllumiNatives for sharing this piece about the Village SF Project. It's time government starts investing in urban Indians! #TheVillageSF #TheFriendshipHouseSF

Urban Natives need a seat at the table. Abby Abinanti (Yurok) writes about the work Friendship House is doing to build community for Indigenous peoples in the Bay Area. loom.ly/iShW0Ig

A year ago, we suffered a great loss with the passing of our beloved CEO, Helen Devore Waukazoo. Her tenacity & devotion brought about amazing things for our community, including thousands of relatives who lead sober lives. Today, our hearts are with her family & loved ones.

It’s time for government to invest in #UrbanIndian communities. #Indigenous #FriendshipHouse #VillageSF calmatters.org/commentary/202…

Great piece in Indian Country Today about the Village SF! Check it out. #TheVillageSF indiancountrytoday.com/the-press-pool…

Greetings relatives! The Friendship House Association of American Indians is seeking support for the construction of the Village SF - a 6-story cultural hub in the heart of the Mission District, a home of urban Indian belonging.

Friendship House is seeking a new Executive Director! Learn more about the opportunity here: friendshiphousesf.org/executive-dire…

The Friendship House applauds your leadership @LondonBreed. On your watch, we’ve doubled City funding for Native non-profits and created the first ever Native American Cultural district in the U.S. Thank you for your commitment in supporting urban Native wellness!

Every now and then we all need a reminder of how resilient we are. Here is your reminder for today! We all lose our way sometimes but eventually we find ourselves in our culture and tradition. You are a sacred being, please never forget that! youtu.be/1qPvJXyJRMM