May 23: Bayview Brings the Magic to City Hall

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

Bayview Magic, a collaborative of community agencies in Bayview/Hunter's Point, delivered their card to the Mayor's Office, with pictures of community events that couldn't have happened without city money- an effort to remind the Mayor of the importance of investing in children, youth and families.

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 22: Empancipated Youth Say Yes

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

This morning the Emancipated Youth Advisory Board, a project of HEY: Honoring Empancipated Youth, went through a City Budget 101 workshop and then created a card with their own message to the Mayor. We hope he's listening...!

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 21: Coming from Within City Hall

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

Today the SF Youth Commission, located on the third floor of City Hall, delivered their card to the Mayor asking him to support the young people of San Francisco and commit to a fair city budget.

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 20: Mayor Newsom, Children Need You!

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

The card to the Mayor today came from the Childcare Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) and the Children's Council of San Francisco. Representing child care in San Francisco, the 2 groups urge Mayor Newsom to prioritize children and families in his budget for FY 08-09!

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 19: Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say Yes!

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

Today, California Youth Connection delivered their card to the Mayor, asking that he commit to a fair budget for struggling youth and families in San Francisco. As the deadline for his budget submission creeps closer and the budget continues to evolve, we hope that he is listening to our message!

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 16: Only Two More Weeks!

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

Today, JVS (Jewish Vocational Services) delivered their card to the Mayor, skyline and all! Mayor Newsom, we hope you're listening...

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.

May 15: Special Deliveries Continue!

Dear Mayor Newsom, Please Say "Yes"!

Today, the special delivery for Mayor Newsom comes from the parents, children and providers at the South of Market Family Resource Center. We hope he takes this message to heart!

For more information or questions about Coleman Advocates' Family Budget Coalition, please contact Chelsea Boilard: (415) 239-0161 x19 or cboilard@colemanadvocates.org.