bobby sisk. [applause] >> i was given a 24-hour notice, so i won't be long with you. madam mayor, thank you for being here and to our partners, thank you. and to each of you and certainly to the residents. the bethel church has a 167-year history in this city. 47 years ago they sponsored and built freedom west. nearly 400 units that are situated around the church. once that became 97% occupancy, the church moved out and the board of directors took over. but bethel didn't stop there. it went on to buy several other affordable housing properties in this city. when this whole notion came with the san francisco housing authority selling off its inventory, our church became very concerned as to what would happen to persons, particularly in this community. we needed to find someone who would listen to us and have an appreciation that we're a faith-based organization. we're interested in people. we're interested in people having safe and affordable housing. although we own several buildings our mission is clear, that we want safe affordable housing. so speaking the others at