For 25 years, San Francisco Magazine's Best of the Bay has celebrated the people and places that make this city special. This year, to mark that milestone, the magazine started a new tradition: a Community Impact Award recognizing an organization making a lasting difference in the lives of San Franciscans. We are proud and humbled to share that the very first one was awarded to the Nabe. A New Tradition Begins The award, presented in partnership with Amazon, was created to ho

Jack doesn’t talk about this work as a career. He talks about it as something he was pulled toward. There was no single turning point, just a lifelong instinct to help people and a belief that life had to mean more than clocking in and getting by. For more than 50 years, Jack has committed his life to organizing for social justice and supporting youth to rebuild their lives and shape a new path. That search for meaning took shape through the justice movements of the 1960s and

Every afternoon, students come from school to the Nabe where learning, connection, and care continue long after the final bell rings. The Nabe’s after-school program, managed by Nabe staff member Sharon Johnson, serves students enrolled at Potrero Hill’s Starr King and Daniel Webster, providing a supportive environment during the critical hours after school. Each day, students receive homework support, enrichment activities, and structured time to learn and grow. But the Nabe

Black History Month is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the richness of Black history and culture. This year, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (the Nabe) brought the Potrero Hill community together for a powerful celebration that underscored the essence of community, history, and unity. A Celebration of Culture and Heritage The event featured a wide range of entertainment, embracing both historical reflection and all cultural expressions. The celebration opened with a

When you step into the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (the Nabe), chances are you’ll hear Edward Hatter’s booming, infectious laughter...

The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House ("The Nabe") recently hosted a vibrant, day-long Holiday Cookie Party that brought together...

In the summer of 2024, more than 100 children aged 6 to 18 participated in the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House's (“the Nabe”) exceptional...