Friendship House Association of American Indians

We are hiring for a role that will support some very important work! Please reach out if you are interested or want to recommend someone who is looking for a Senior Accountant position.

Please join us for the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) Annual Town Hall and Fifth Anniversary Celebration on Friday, March 28th, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at The Lab, 2948 16th Street, in San Francisco. We will share updates on our Community Vision Series and what is next and ways to get involved with AICD initiatives in 2025!

We were honored to be joined by Sandra Hernández, MD, California Health Care Foundation President & CEO in hosting a fundraising event for Friendship House’s Village Wellness Center! “Friendship House exemplifies what we know to be true in health care: Healing happens when we honor and integrate cultural wisdom with clinical care.” - Sandra Hernández We thank the Mayor, Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 , of San Francisco for taking the time to attend our event and tour the Friendship House 80-bed treatment facility. "I stand shoulder to shoulder with FH and its Village Project today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Together, we’re going to get this done.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie We look forward to our ongoing collaboration together in supporting urban Natives in San Francisco in their road to healing at our The Village Wellness Center (coming soon)! ?? Irwin Lewis Photography

We were honored to be joined by Sandra Hernández, MD, California Health Care Foundation President & CEO in hosting a fundraising event for Friendship House’s Village Wellness Center! “Friendship House exemplifies what we know to be true in health care: Healing happens when we honor and integrate cultural wisdom with clinical care.” - Sandra Hernández We thank the Mayor, Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 , of San Francisco for taking the time to attend our event and tour the Friendship House 80-bed treatment facility. "I stand shoulder to shoulder with FH and its Village Project today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Together, we’re going to get this done.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie We look forward to our ongoing collaboration together in supporting urban Natives in San Francisco in their road to healing at our The Village Wellness Center (coming soon)! ?? Irwin Lewis Photography

Native American tribes are mobilizing resources in response to devastating Southern California wildfires, with eight California tribal fire departments joining forces with Native firefighting crews from Oregon, Arizona and Montana. The Pechanga Band has pledged $500,000 in aid, while tribal enterprises and Native organizations are providing emergency shelter and support services to evacuees. Native News Online has this story: https://lnkd.in/g-7KVUHE

IT’S TIMEEEE!!! ????? Our 2025 Summer Internship Application SZN is officially here! We have 15 amazing spots for the next generation of city shapers and visionaries. ?? Are you ready to turn your passion for housing, transit, preservation, design, and community engagement into action? Apply by January 31, 2025, and help us be a part of shaping the future of San Francisco! ??? ?? Visit sfplanning.org/internships for more info on our positions and how to apply!

Friends, please consider sharing this one-stop information source on the LA fires. https://lnkd.in/gKBWDGAY It includes: ?? Real-time info on the fires ??? Location of shelters & resources ?? How to apply for financial assistance ? Sign-up for alerts and safety tips There is a flood of information— and some really bad misinformation??— on the fires right now. We are working to make sure those impacted by the fire have *clear, valid, helpful* information. As of this morning, 12,000 heroic first responders???? continue to combat these ferocious fires and provide aid to those injured, evacuated and otherwise impacted. Eternal gratitude to them. And thank you to all who are supporting the fire victims & the greater Los Angeles community in this hour of need.????

? Friendship House makes #Nationalnews Headlines! ? ?? “Medicaid will soon cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans in 4 states” — NPR The shift in funding marks a powerful turning point for Friendship House and all Indigenous-led health centers across the country.? It is a landmark decision that affirms the importance of culturally centered care and recovery methods that Indigenous tribes have practiced for generations. This news is a meaningful step towards honoring ancestral traditions and advancing health equity, especially among indigenous communities.? We invite you to read NPR’s article, which features direct stories from Friendship House alumni. ?? Learn more about this milestone moment by checking out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gz_HcewR ? #FriendshipHouse #TraditionalHealing #NativeAmericanHeritage #HealthCareEquity #CulturallyCenteredCare

While we watch the last few hours of 2024 dwindle down, we reflect on the incredible progress and meaningful connections made at Friendship House over the past year.? As an indigenous led organization, we celebrate our diverse community. Every volunteer, partner, and individual who has walked alongside us has been integral in making this year’s successes possible. We are immensely proud to be part of an Indigenous-led initiative that is building a future as strong as the culture that has sustained us for generations, and will continue to do so fro generations to come.? We are committed to advancing a future that is just, inclusive, and Indigenous-led—one where our community sees growth and innovation. This means advances in healthcare access, indigenous based land stewardship, and a communal support system for all our relatives in recovery.? We have exciting plans ahead, and we’re eager to share some major announcements in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this important journey together. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, filled with new opportunities and continued success. #TheFutureisIndigenous #NewYears #2025

We hope you are as excited as we are for another year of the Red Market! ??????