Join Us For Beyond the Bridge Screening

I'm excited to invite you to a timely community screening of the documentary "Beyond the Bridge" on September 14 at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus. Following the screening, I look forward to joining a panel discussion focusing on comprehensive and collaborative solutions to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, and share what we've been doing to do just that at Swords. 

Details:

When:  Monday, September 14, 2026 | 5:00– 8:00 PM

Where: Robertson Auditorium, UCSF Mission Bay Campus,1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 

RSVP (Free ticket): https://uwba.org/get-involved/events/beyond-the-bridge/

This ambitious documentary addresses the question:  How can this country solve homelessness in a comprehensive way? It highlights two cities that are addressing homelessness with a Housing First philosophy that includes intensive case management, housing with services, and a collaborative ecosystem.  

In my time at Swords, our permanent supportive housing program has been home to hundreds of veterans. Across six sites, 552 veterans were stably housed with us 2025. A majority of these veterans are low-income, above the age of 55, and live with at least one disabling condition. With tailored onsite support, such as VA case management, mental health and peer-based support, transportation services, in-unit cleaning help, and communal activities, veterans in our sites have been able to move beyond the crisis of homelessness and live with dignity.

I look forward to sharing what I've learned from veterans at this event. I'll be joining some incredible local panelists fighting to end homelessness in San Francisco, including:

• Margot Kushel, Director of the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
• Lauren Hall, CEO of DISH - Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing
• Whit Guerrero, Commissioner on the SF Homelessness Oversight Commission
• Ora Prochovnick, Director of Litigation and Policy at Eviction Defense Collaborative
• Kulvindar Rani Singh, Chief Legal Counsel, San Francisco Sheriff's Office

I hope to see you on the 14th! All of our voices are essential to providing safe and stable homes where families and individuals can thrive.

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