This resolution establishes the week of September 26 through October 4, 2026, as "San Francisco Good Neighbor Week" to promote community connections and reduce loneliness. It reaffirms the city's commitment to building strong neighborhoods through partnerships.
Resolution celebrating neighborliness and declaring the week of September 26 through October 4, 2026, as “San Francisco Good Neighbor Week,” in the City and County of San Francisco; and reaffirming the City’s commitment to establishing strong neighborhoods, reducing loneliness, and leveraging strategic partnerships.
How it got here
The legislation for San Francisco Good Neighbor Week originated from a desire to strengthen community ties and reduce loneliness in the city.
In 2023, the United States Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis, prompting initiatives to foster community connections.
The Board of Supervisors recognized the importance of neighborliness and established Good Neighbor Week to encourage community engagement and reduce isolation.
The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the resolution declaring the week of September 26 through October 4, 2026, as 'San Francisco Good Neighbor Week.'
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