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As cities go, San Francisco stands out from the crowd. From its celebrated parks and public spaces to the patchwork of neighborhoods, each with its own special character, there’s no place like it. But the forces of neglect and urban decay have left some of the city’s greatest assets in decline and further marginalized its most challenged neighborhoods.
San Francisco Beautiful is doing something about it. Founded in 1947 by Friedel Klussmann in the course of her successful campaign to save San Francisco’s cable cars, San Francisco Beautiful works to preserve and restore our city’s most valued natural and historic resources while helping San Franciscans maintain the unique character and livability of their neighborhoods. To do this we depend on the support of our members – people like you who care about keeping San Francisco a beautiful and livable city.
By becoming a member of San Francisco Beautiful today with a gift of $50 or more, you will help us carry out vital improvement projects in neighborhoods across the City, as well as to undertake major civic initiatives for the benefit of all who live and work in, or visit San Francisco. Additionally, as a member you will receive our quarterly newsletter, The Cable, to keep you informed about initiatives throughout San Francisco and ways that you can make a difference in your own community. We invite members to submit unsolicited articles and other materials (i.e. cartoons) to be considered for publication. SFB maintains the right to edit submitted material.
Sustaining our Communities Through Funding and Recognition
Each year, San Francisco Beautiful gives thousands of dollars in grants to support community projects that improve the urban environment. We also publicly recognize, with our annual Beautification Awards, the dedication of citizens and neighborhood groups who go the extra mile to protect and enhance their corner of the City.
Projects we have supported this year through our grants and awards programs include:
o The Visitacion Valley Greenway Project
o Hillcrest Elementary School Mosaic Mural Project in the Excelsior District
o Quesada Community Garden in Bayview Hunters Point
o Brooks Park in the OMI District
o Kid Power Park in the Mission District
Protecting our Resources Through Civic Initiatives
In addition to providing vital support for neighborhood projects, we join with community groups, civic leaders, businesses, and other organizations to develop innovative programs aimed at restoring and preserving the City’s natural and historic resources while making it a more livable city.
This year alone San Francisco Beautiful has:
o Kept "jumbotron" billboards from being erected on Market Street
o Helped preserve city-owned "surplus" property as neighborhood open space
o Ensured pocket parks and other amenities are included in the Rincon Hill Plan
o Successfully advocated for the restoration of the City's Neighborhood Beautification Fund, providing thousands of additional dollars for community improvement projects
o Served as fiscal agent for the San Francisco Prize International Design Competition for housing along the newly constructed Octavia Boulevard
o Helped draft and pass legislation to control banners on public utility poles
o Worked to control the proliferation of utility boxes on our city's sidewalks
o Led anti-graffiti efforts in our neighborhoods and commercial districts
o Helped negotiate the $2 million settlement arising from the Bloomingdales project and will oversee its distribution for the preservation of historic resources across the City
o Led the San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance and its efforts to green San Francisco's public schools
o Contributed input on a variety of civic projects including the Rincon Hill Plan, Marina Green, Bay Trail, Transbay Terminal, Presidio Parade Grounds, Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan, Lake Merced, Murphy's Windmill and the Geneva Car Barn
From major urban restoration initiatives to neighborhood improvement projects, San Francisco Beautiful is helping preserve and renew our city’s most unique attributes. I know that you share our interest in maintaining San Francisco as a vibrant, scenic, and historic city. Please join us this year by becoming a member of San Francisco Beautiful, and make your own contribution to the beautification of our city
By joining San Francisco Beautiful, you help to support our work--making San Francisco a more livable and beautiful city. If you are not already a member, please become one today. Join on line here,  or download and print the form below then mail it to the address provided. Membership form 
See all the great things San Francisco Beautiful has for sale:
eSCRIP:
San Francisco Beautiful is participating in a new fundraising opportunity with eScrip and merchant partners.
What is eScrip?
eScrip is a hassle-free way for non-profit groups like San Francisco Beautiful to raise funds through everyday purchases made at eScrip merchants.
How does it work?
eScrip and over 150 merchant partners have created a system that rewards customer loyalty by contributing a percentage of purchases to your chosen group. You shop the way you like to shop for groceries, clothing, travel and entertainment. It’s simple, convenient and at no cost to you. All you need to do is register your debit, credit and grocery club card(s) with eScrip. Monthly statements are provided online so you can track the contributions made on your behalf.
Simple Registration - Register Today!
Log on to www.escrip.com and go to "sign up". (If you know someone who wants to sign up but does not have internet access, call San Francisco Beautiful at 415.421.2608 for a registration form or download it here. signup_all.pdf) Designate San Francisco Beautiful to receive contributions. Register your debit, credit and grocery club card(s).* When signing up, reference SFB's Group ID# 500000576.
Next, all you need do is visit eScrip merchants and shop. It's automatic! San Francisco Beautiful can potentially receive hundreds of dollars from your participation!
Prefer to shop online? For your convenience, visit eScrip Online Mall! Buy everything you need online and San Francisco Beautiful receives top earnings! Go to www.escrip.com and select Online Shopping. With every purchase you make, you will be contributing to San Francisco Beautiful!
*Certain merchants may have specific "group type" requirements in order to qualify for contributions. Safeway does not participate in this program. Visit www.escrip.com and go to merchant search for specific merchant details.
COLE HARDWARE:
San Francisco Beautiful continues it association with Cole Hardware's School and Community Assistance Partnership Program. Earn money for SFB while shopping for all your hardware needs at any Cole Hardware location. Cole Hardware gives SFB 10% of purchases made by you. The more you spend, the more is donated to us! Ask the Cole Hardware cashier to post your purchase to San Francisco Beautiful (ID#141). It's that simple. For store locations, call 415.753.2653 or visit www.colehardware.com.
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