Updates from PODER!
A Milestone for Healthy, Resilient Homes in San Francisco
Earlier this year, we gathered on Bryant Street in the Mission District to mark a…
Growing Leaders: Valeria’s Journey with Jóvenes PODERosos and Bicis del Pueblo
This year, during PODER’s Mama Earth Day celebration, Bicis del Pueblo Coordinator Jessie caught up…
Support PODER at CEJA’s 25th Anniversary & 10th Congreso Fundraiser!
2026 is a milestone year for our partners at the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA),…
Voices from within City Hall
When the City of San Francisco makes decisions that affect our communities, we show up….
Our Work demolishes the status quo to end displacement.
We mobilize communities to transform and revolutionize the status quo! We pool collective resources to continue the momentum to END displacement and build community led stewardship of our city.
Civic Engagement & Immigrant Rights
At PODER, civic engagement and immigrant rights are at the heart of our work. We believe that inclusive participation and advocacy for immigrant rights are essential for creating a more just and equitable society.
Solidarity Economy & Climate Resilience
Climate resilience and solidarity economics are integral to a just transition, moving away from unsustainable practices towards equitable systems. Climate resilience builds community and ecosystem capacity to adapt to climate change impacts.
Community Organizing & Building Power
Through community organizing, PODER engages in grassroots campaigns, advocacy, and education to address environmental justice, housing, transportation, and other social justice issues.
Intergenerational Leadership Development
Recognizing the importance of community and kinship, PODER empowers and engages the full scope of generations from our membership in leadership roles through mentorship, mutual learning, and collaboration with across generations, creating a sense of familia within the organization.
Your support matters. Our members and leaders thank you for your belief in our mission to achieve what we have accomplished and beyond.
But the fight is not over. We need your help to make our work of keeping our communities strong, whole and vital in San Francisco a sustained reality. We invite you to help us to build a bigger table and design the seats that work best for us. Support PODER today! Donate—to help our communities realize our collective vision.





