From Darlene's Desk   

This year our resilience as individuals and communities has certainly been put through the test. In this moment, Community Boards' compassionate, helpful, and supportive services matter more than ever.

 

Staff and our community of volunteer mediators and conflict coaches insist that every person, no matter their resources, receives quality conflict resolution services and a seat at our trainings.

Your support is critical and appreciated!

Each week through December, you'll be learning more from Community Boards' dedicated staff about our impactful programs.

With your generous donation, we will continue to provide Community Boards' services and provide more people with safe and confidential support regardless of their income. Together we'll and empower our neighbors to raise their voices to find solutions to their challenges and thrive.

 

Our gratitude to you for supporting Community Boards. Please make your gift today by clicking on the link below.

Wishing you a very happy holiday season,

Darlene

#1: Linda McKay, Volunteer of the Quarter  

I started volunteering at Community Boards 8 years ago, first as a mediator and then as a Conflict Coach. Since my retirement, I've volunteered in the office helping Mac and Karen with intakes and case management.

On a personal level, I had no idea how much I would change by becoming a mediator and conflict coach.  I was a manager in a high-tech company, and my staff noticed changes right away. I listened better - so they felt heard. I didn't jump in immediately with solutions - so they felt more empowered.

And, now that I've assisted with case management and development, I've seen firsthand how challenging it can be to get parties into mediation. I feel even more honored that these people are putting their faith in the Community Boards process and its cadre of volunteer Community Mediators.

 

#2: OUTREACH 2019: New Trilingual Business Card   

#3: OUTREACH 2019: SF Police Department      

The SF Police Department is our largest single source for referrals of people needing assistance with a conflict. In order to maintain this important relationship, we make ongoing roll call presentations to officers at the department's ten station houses.
 
To reach the general public throughout the city, we also "piggyback" by making short presentations at the community meetings each station house hosts in its neighborhood.
 
Because these outreach efforts take a lot of time, energy, and coordination, we're asking for your assistance. Volunteer with us! There are four roll calls each day and the community meetings are monthly. The roll call presentations take only 5 minutes, the community meetings take 10 minutes.

#4: OUTREACH 2019: LinkedIn 'Connections'  

#5: Board of Directors, President's Update