Shift the Bay Communications Series: Opinion Pieces (op-eds, LTEs, ed board memos)

Do you know when you should write each kind of opinion piece? What are the elements and structure of a good op-ed? How can you increase your chances of it being published? And once you're done drafting, where and how do you submit it to media outlets? Explore these questions and more at this Opinion Pieces training! About the Series: The Shift the Bay initiative is partnering with the communications team at M+R to present a series of interactive trainings…

SV@Home: October HAC: Housing as Healthcare

Housing is one the most fundamental social determinants of health. Numerous studies have shown that having a safe, stable home is key to health and well-being. Research has also demonstrated that providing our unhoused neighbors with a secure home has a host of health benefits, such as increased access to essential medical care and avoidance of costly emergency room visits. Unfortunately, systemic inequities have resulted in deeply unequal access to these resources, disproportionately impacting BIPOC communities across the Bay Area.…