Policy + Systems Change

February 24, 2022
The Black Leadership Council – A Year in Review
BLC Members Left to RightTop Row | Kelly Dearman, Chris Brown, Micah Thomas, Ernest Hopkins, Dr. Diane JohnsonMiddle Row | Charles Chip McNeal, Nicole Lindler, Brett Andrews, Tomiquia Moss, Al Gilbert FeltonBottom Row | James Loyce, Toni Newman, Sarah Tiffany-Richardson, Tasha Henneman, Dr. MaryAnn Jones What was PRC CEO Brett Andrews to do when he […]
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September 30, 2020
Bold Steps for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Access
PRC is proud and grateful for the series of bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law that will tremendously help our clients, partners, and agencies serve the most critical needs of those suffering with behavioral health challenges. These measures represent bold steps in the right direction that will make it easier for people to access […]
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July 27, 2020
Reinvesting in Black Communities
Seeded by a generous grant from Gilead Sciences, the Black/African American Leadership Council (BAALC) launched in August 2019 to sharpen focus on addressing disparities impacting the African-American community in San Francisco. PRC expected a year-long quiet phase for the collective of 47 (and counting) cross-sector African American leaders before publicizing the BAALC. However, urgency surrounding both the pandemic […]
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June 16, 2020
LGBTQ Rights – Recognized & Protected!
This is progress. Speaking truth! And making our voices heard. PRC reminds our community of its commitment to justice in all its forms, as we celebrate the rights of LGBTQ workers that are now protected from employment discrimination in America. This week’s Supreme Court ruling has offered a glimmer of hope for our institutions, as we stand with our LGBTQ workers, leaders, clients, and the broader […]
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June 11, 2020
Brett Andrews on the Fight for Racial Justice, San Francisco Business Times
As I write this, our nation is socially rudderless – devoid of leadership to address the latest display of police brutality and endemic racism in America. The intensity of the current social unrest should not come as a surprise to anyone following current events in recent years. In our lifetime, we’ve witnessed similar instances of […]
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May 21, 2020
And All That Pride…
Some things don’t have to change. We are who we are. Thank god. While this pandemic will prevent us from marching down Market Street in colorful mass to mark the 50th anniversary of the first Pride parades held in San Francisco and New York City, it does not prevent us from coming together to celebrate ourselves, […]
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March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update – A Message from our CEO March 20, 2020
Dear Friends, I know this is such a challenging time for all of us. On behalf of PRC, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of you for stepping forward to support our community, particularly those most vulnerable – your support and engagement is a wonderful demonstration of our collective humanity. PRC remains steadfast in […]
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March 20, 2020
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER No. C19-09 & -07c – Shelter In Place through May 31
April 29th – San Francisco’s health orders were updated and extended through May 31st. Click here to access the updated order, Frequently Asked Questions, and information about “what has changed” from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. March 31st – San Francisco Department of Health has issued “ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER No. C19-07b (SHELTER IN […]
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March 11, 2020
HIV Prevention Starts with Each of Us:Women and Girls Awareness Day and Let’s End the HIV Epidemic Together
Every year on March 10th, the U.S. observes National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV prevention and treatment are critical to reducing new HIV cases among women and girls. Women and girls – as well as their partners, friends, and family members who care about them – are encouraged to learn more about how they […]
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