Residents across Swords' housing sites enjoyed an annual tradition.
For over a decade, Swords to Plowshares' Jon W. Paulson Veterans Community has hosted a Mardi Gras party. With the help of resident and Louisiana-born veteran Sam Bibbens, Mardi Gras means good food and music at the Presidio housing site. "I brought this party to my community because I missed New Orleans," Sam said. "It's a one of a kind tradition."
This year included a presentation on the history of Mardi Gras and a live band - MJ's Brass Boppers - who brought the sound of the Bayou to our appreciative residents. The event brought together veterans from all 6 of our housing sites, creating new traditions with those who live in our other communities across San Francisco.
Check out the event photo album!
With hosts United Way Bay Area and the Bar Association of San Francisco, we watched and discussed the film "Beyond the Bridge", opening up the conversation to why Housing First works.
Swords was proud to co-host the inaugural Bob Woodruff Foundation National Got Your 6 Summit with the foundation and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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