Believe in SF is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to advancing initiatives that promote San Francisco’s growth, resilience, and quality of life. Through research, public education, engagement, and grantmaking or other programmatic support, we work to support the city’s long-term recovery and progress.

Let's Go San Francisco!

San Francisco is at a pivotal moment. As city leaders and community partners work to address key challenges, Believe in SF helps connect residents with reliable information about the city’s progress and ongoing efforts to create a safer, stronger, and more vibrant San Francisco for everyone.

  • San Francisco Examiner: San Francisco recorded its smallest monthly number of drug-overdose deaths of 2025 in September
  • Press Release: Office of the Mayor The New Asia project will be a lifeline for low-income seniors.
  • The New York Times: They were the first WNBA team to sell out every home game.
  • Wind Newspaper: The Richmond District is home to one of the largest Chinese communities in SF and we recognize the importance of building trust and understanding through language and culture
  • CBS News: The parents living in vehicles deserve real options for raising their kids in safety and dignity
  • AXIOS San Francisco: Today, we are getting rid of nonsense and focusing on common sense, Luris said in a statement
  • ABC 7: We will continue to take care of those, such as crime against the elderly, crime against tourists.
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  • KQED

What We Stand For

Believe in SF works to help San Franciscans see the city’s progress with clarity and optimism. Through research, storytelling, and public education, we shine a light on how real change is taking shape every day in safer streets, flourishing neighborhoods, and a growing sense of possibility across the city.

Getting serious about
public safety

Housing for all
income levels

Prioritizing San
Francisco’s innovation

Revitalizing Downtown
San Francisco

What We’re Doing

We study what’s working, share the stories behind that progress, and connect people to information that helps them understand how local decisions are shaping daily life. Believe in SF is about building trust between the City and its people, reminding visitors and residents alike why this place is still worth believing in.

City-wide public opinion
and policy research

Sharing data
on what’s working

Providing education
that empowers residents to
get involved

Partnering with
civic organizations

Elevating
community voices

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Believe in SF is committed to helping San Francisco thrive. Join our community to learn more about policy initiatives, upcoming events, and programs that build a stronger, more resilient city for everyone.

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San Francisco’s Comeback

Revitalizing the City starts with all of us. Across the city, residents, volunteers, and local businesses are helping breathe new life into our streets, spark new energy downtown, and reimagine what’s possible for every neighborhood. San Francisco is back, and here’s how you can be a part of it:

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