San Francisco’s budget drama is heating up faster than a Mission District burrito, and nonprofits are fighting back against Mayor Daniel Lurie’s proposed $4.2 million funding cuts.

The Budget Battle Begins

Civil rights warriors and social service champions packed City Hall on Monday, dropping banners and chanting “Whose City? Our City!” like the passionate Bay Area activists they are. Jose Juis Pavon from HOMEY dropped some serious truth bombs, calling out the irony of a wealthy city where people are still going hungry.

Cutting Services, Cutting Dreams

These proposed cuts aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet - they’re real people losing critical support. Legal aid organizations, immigrant support services, and homeless assistance programs are all on the chopping block. Open Door Legal’s executive director is so committed to fighting these cuts, he’s literally started a hunger strike. Talk about putting your money where your mouth isn’t.

The Ripple Effect

The People’s Budget Coalition isn’t just sitting quietly. They’re pointing out that these cuts mean immigrants might be legally protected, but they’ll have no food, jobs, or safe working conditions. In a city that prides itself on progressive values, this budget feels like a major plot twist nobody asked for.

With roughly 100 organizations expecting funding cuts starting July 1st, San Francisco’s nonprofit ecosystem is bracing for some serious turbulence. And judging by Monday’s packed City Hall protest, residents are ready to fight tooth and nail to protect their community services.