The Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD) is pleased to issue the Community Benefit Fund Guidelines and Application. Three types of grants are offered to nonprofits and resident organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood through the YBCBD Community Benefit Fund – full grants of up to $25,000,…
The NEN Awards are San Francisco’s way of honoring and celebrating the work of the residents and organizations who make our city an amazing place to live including Community Benefit Districts, of which we are one. Our organization is not concerned about winning awards, we just want to do good work for our community. That…
Hidden stories, surprises, and live performances abound in a FREE 90-minute walking tour in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Neighborhood. Local history, activism, music, and pirating are brought to life as actors portray the larger than life historical figures that gave this city its quirky and unique reputation. Brought to you by the Yerba Buena…
Recently Michelin, the fine dining restaurant rating service, selected four Yerba Buena restaurants to bestow their highly sought after stars. One star restaurants included In Situ, Luce, and Mourad. And the highest honor, three stars, went to Benu. There are a lot of reasons to be proud of living and working in Yerba Buena, from…
The air quality during this season’s fires have been very unhealthy and we want all our residents and visitors to be safe. Below are some tips and links to breathe a little easier. Stay aware of local news coverage or health warnings related to smoke. Use common sense. If it looks smoky outside, avoid physical…
Once again, California is being devastated by fires. If you would like to consider helping those who have lost everything or for the men and women who are bravely risking their lives, here are some organizations who can guide any donations you would like to generously provide. California Fire Foundation Caring Choices International Association of…
The YBCBD wants to keep the neighborhood clean and toxic-free. Cigarette butts are one of the highest contributors of toxins to our water and soil and we are dedicated to having them disposed of properly. We are offering FREE cigarette receptacles for your business or residence (provided your property is located in the Yerba Buena…
If you missed our District 6 Candidate Forum presented by the Yerba Buena and Central Market Community Benefit Districts at the Children’s Creativity Museum on September 29th, you can watch it here!
The Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD) is now accepting applications for board membership. The YBCBD Board of Directors oversees the management of the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District. The board is structured to ensure representation from all stakeholders and areas of the district. The board has a maximum of 28 members representing community organizations,…
Everyone associated with the YBCBD is expected to follow our policies and adhere to our values. We are vigilant in ensuring that our values of inclusivity and of treating people with compassion, respect and dignity are never compromised. On Wednesday, an employee of a service provider misrepresented the YBCBD. That individual no longer works on behalf of the…