Our Programs

Six Pillars of Community Impact

From business coaching to public art, our programs drive economic vitality, safety, and cultural richness across the Excelsior and Outer Mission corridors. Explore business resources or learn more about our organization.

Corridor Business Resiliency Services (CBRS)

Empowering small businesses with the coaching, consultation, and case management they need to thrive.

Small business capacity building
One-on-one coaching and consultation
Community building initiatives
Case management support
COVID-19 recovery support and mini/micro grants
Ongoing displacement prevention assistance

Community Real Estate Services (CRES)

Attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones through strategic real estate services.

Corridor tours and site selection
Lease negotiations and Letters of Intent
Assistance opening, relocating, or expanding a business
Vacancy tracking and property owner engagement
Small business and commercial property grants
Resource generation for merchants

Corridor Activation Program (CAP)

Bringing vibrancy and culture to public spaces through art, events, and community activation.

Community events and festivals
Public and private space activation
Public realm improvements
Public art stewardship (murals, sculptures, mosaics)
Resource generation and volunteer management
Grand opening celebrations for new businesses

Safety & Pedestrian Initiatives

Making our corridors safer through infrastructure improvements and agency collaboration.

Traffic 'hot spots' identification and mitigation
Better lighting and street striping initiatives
Collaboration with SF Municipal Transportation Agency
Mission-Geneva Street Safety Improvement Project
Expenditure Plan Advisory Committee participation
Safety check-ins with local businesses

Grants & Resource Navigation

Connecting businesses and community groups with funding opportunities and fiscal support.

SF Shines facade and interior improvement grants
Restaurant strengthening grants ($25,000)
Micro-lending program connections
Fiscal sponsorship under 501c3 status
Storefront signage, awnings, lighting, ADA compliance
Design services: branding, architecture, interior design
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Civic Engagement & Policy Advocacy

Strengthening community voice through liaison services and policy participation.

Liaison services with City agencies
Navigation of public bureaucracy
Policy advocacy for corridor businesses
Participation in community visioning projects
Outreach and engagement with small business owners
Meetings with D11 Supervisor and city departments

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