South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)

08/01/2026

Help keep California powered up in 3 steps. First, go to energyupgradeca.org/flex-alert and sign up for Flex Alert notifications to stay in the know. Second, reduce your energy use during a Flex Alert (typically from 4:00-9:00 p.m. during summer heatwaves). Third, these actions help ease strain on the grid and protect vulnerable neighbors like seniors and residents with disabilities. Every action counts. Together, we keep California powered up for what matters most.

07/13/2026

San Francisco's minimum wage is now $19.61/hour (effective July 1, 2026)! Whether you're an employee or employer, make sure you're aware of the updated wage requirements and your rights.

If you're earning below minimum wage or just want to know your rights as a worker here in SF, please don't hesitate to contact us.

07/10/2026

Check Out Our July Newsletter!

In This Issue:

🏠 Fight for Affordable Housing! Take our survey and make your voice heard.
🎤 Rent Board Listening Session – Share your experiences and concerns.
🎉 We Won a People's Budget! Learn what this victory means for our community.
⚡ Flex Alert: The Power Is Ours – Tips for conserving energy and supporting the grid.
🔌 FREE Gas-to-Electric Appliance Replacement – Find out if you qualify.
🌺 Around the Barangay – Community updates, events, and highlights.
🤝 SOMCAN's Direct Service Programs – Learn about the resources and support available to community members.

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07/06/2026

Take our survey!
Sagutan ang aming survey!
參與我們的問卷調查!
¡Responda a nuestra encuesta!
Tham gia khảo sát của chúng tôi!

SOMCAN wants to hear from immigrants, people of color, and low-income residents about their housing needs. Take our 10-minute survey to help guide truly affordable housing solutions in San Francisco.

The survey is available in English, Filipino, 中文, Español, and Tiếng Việt. All SF residents (18+) are welcome to take the survey.

Scan the QR code or click here: https://linktr.ee/somcan

07/01/2026

Reposted from Did you know as of July 1, the San Francisco minimum wage has increased to $19.61/hr? 💵

You have workers' rights! Reach out to the S.F. Worker Rights Community Collaborative - assistance is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese!

Please share and repost to spread the word! 💪

06/23/2026

ACTION ALERT: Mayor Lurie is proposing massive budget cuts to the Filipino community! Over 25% of our City funding is at risk! These cuts would weaken trusted organizations like SOMCAN, FCC, and PEP that provide services, jobs, youth support, housing help, and neighborhood stability.

Call Mayor Lurie at 415-554-6141 and tell him that we want a budget that funds our Filipino community!

06/17/2026

Check out our June newsletter and join us in our fight for a State and local budget that serves us all.

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📷 Wilfred Galila

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05/19/2026

We are here today at the Capitol - Sacramento, CA with and numerous organizations across CA showing up and fighting back against medical and IHSS cuts.

Health coverage is a human right! Our Health. Our Future.

05/08/2026

Check out our latest newsletter as we amplify our demand of working class needs over billionaires and protect our democracy.

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05/07/2026

Today, we join families all over San Francisco demanding the city invest in permanent solutions and house families. Housing Heal, Keep Families Together! ❤️🏡