Why Green Spaces Matter and Why We Need You to Help Protect Them
Why Green Spaces Matter and Why We Need You to Help Protect Them Urban green spaces are essential infrastructure supporting public health, environmental resilience, and community well-being. Yet across cities worldwide, access to parks, trees, and natural areas is...
Guide to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Guide to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) in 2026: Tax Efficiency & Environmental Impact As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes the 2026 philanthropic landscape, donors are seeking smarter ways to maintain their impact. A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) has emerged...
Community Gardens: The Hidden Powerhouse in Your Neighborhood
Community Gardens: The Hidden Powerhouse in Your Neighborhood Did You Know? The average community garden plot can produce approximately 200 pounds of food per year! This significant yield contributes not only to food security for the gardeners but also provides a...
How Bernal Heights Residents Can Nurture Community Through Green Spaces
Growing Together: How Bernal Heights Residents Can Nurture Community Through Green Spaces In the southeast corner of Bernal Heights, between Nevada and Putnam Streets, a once-neglected hillside has blossomed into the beloved Tompkins Stairway Garden. This...
Why School Garden Programs Matter
The Shutdown of School Garden Programs and the Urgent Need for Green Stewards The recent closure of school garden programs in San Francisco, as detailed in the SF Standard article, highlights a critical issue: the vital role of these initiatives in education, health,...
Transforming San Francisco’s Forgotten Streets
Growing Hope: Transforming San Francisco’s Forgotten Streets Into Community Gardens, Parks, and Green Spaces Standing at the corner of Ogden Avenue between Folsom and Gates, I can now see beyond what currently exists. Where most people still see abandoned cars...
Hello Neighbor! A Message from Your Local “Friends of” Group
Hello Neighbor! A Message from Your Local “Friends of” Group We are the people you see on Saturday mornings with trash pickers and muddy boots. We aren’t city employees; we are your neighbors. We formed this “Friends of” group because we...
Join Us in Greening Our Neighborhoods
Join Us in Greening Our Neighborhoods Where Community Grows Through Gardens Nestled among San Francisco’s rolling hills, Greening Projects is transforming empty lots and forgotten corners into vibrant community gardens and green spaces – and we need your...