we really see the reach of this, not only taking people into other underserved communities, but really redefining what tourism is. it is such a huge moneymaker for the city, but also, we are now attracting locals and other people who would not necessarily think to go on a tour or to pay for an experienced to now pay for them. >> we see a really wide variety of those that are part of our community. you might think often people think that college students would be out running around town doing errands, and from the

we really see the reach of this, not only taking people into other underserved communities, but really redefining what tourism is. it is such a huge moneymaker for the city, but also, we are now attracting locals and other people who would not necessarily think to go on a tour or to pay for an experienced to now pay for them. >> we see a really wide variety of those that are part of our community. you might think often people think that college students would be out running around town doing errands, and from the beginning, that was never the case. the first big learning i had when i launched the business. we have stay at home moms that are out running their own parents anyway and not mind picking things up for people. young professionals looking to supplement their incomes nights and weekends. san francisco is an extensive place to live. if they could make a few extra bucks on the side to help supplement their rent, then all the better. we have this amazing group of retirees that love the idea of staying active, helping other people in their community, so we look for a wide variety of

economy reach into underserved communities, and what are you doing specifically, like special programs that are being created for that? let's see, who wants to jump in on that one? >> i will start. we actively recruit guys and have a program so that we keep quality control on the site. when we start in a city such as san francisco, we look at what makes the city unique and seek out experiences and personalities and guides for the site that can really tell the city to tourists and locals alike. a couple of examples of the -- there's a passionate street artist in the mission will had offered tours to friends and family and people in the community. he had become an expert. he discovered our platform and is not able -- not only able to monetize and make money to do what he loves that he had already been doing the sharing the expertise and knowledge will be on his own network of family and friends. we have tourists coming from japan and france, and instead of just seeing pier 39, they are also venturing into the mission, spending money at the local readers shop and gaining knowledge about s

everyone here knows the excelsior is a very underserved area. we wanted to open our doors there and serve the community. because we are so close to county lines, we are able to serve uninsured adults and alleviate some of the stress on the safety net for both counties. in terms of who we see currently, about 53% of our patients are from san francisco. 54% are over the age of 4375% of our patients are immigrants. -- are over the age of 40. 75% of our patients are immigrants. it is a diverse area of our city. 49% of our patients are hispanic. 35% of our patients speak spanish and 13% speak cantonese. we do provide multilingual services and we have both bilingual volunteer providers and interpreters always available. in terms of our services, janet mentioned we are not a walk-in clinic or honor system clinic. we are a medical home model. which provide comprehensive care. each new visit, the patients received a medical health exam as well as a mental and dental exam. anything from additional employment support to being a care provider for a relative

how can benefits of a sharing economy reach into underserved communities, and what are you doing specifically

child marriage and changing those norms, they work with girls who are already married and highly underserved population. for example, in ethiopia, it's illegal to be married under the age of 18. a lot of girls are married so they are not counted in any kind of census or captured in social services except for what they are doing for them in the context of often violent marriages and teaching them communication skills and negotiating skills within the household as well as introducing financial literacy and things should should get when they go to school. >> secretary clinton has been involved in this, former president clinton focusing not just on protection of women and women's rights in africa, but also microfinancing projects and women empowerment around business. all seems to be going in the direction of how do we free up the human capital of women in africa. >> absolutely. the thing about microenterprise is that we've learned that women need very flexible financial instrument and savings and loans operations they develop in the small communities are absolutely ingenius and access to financ

going to be providing opportunities to add underserved area of chicago fulfilling joan kroc vision ofouth in particular that they have opportunities to fulfil with the wildest dreams and imaginations >> construction and and down at $160 million over $108 million not just a gift investment. we are here to stay >> discovering what residents were lacking in the center finally ready to open its doors features indoor volleyball courts pool with water slides and diving boards performing arts center and worship area classrooms outdoor soccer and football fields and because of $1 million donation from chicago bulls and white sox neighborhood has state of the art baseball field and indoor basketball court >> talking about the kids from the school right behind the facility what the center represents people in the community the kids a matter they've matter that is why the building is here print this to the community that is a hope and of a dense that it brings to the families >> opening in june perhaps most important provide a place residents can take their children >> my kids can not go past 4

we have been working through already neighborhoods making sure our underserved neighborhoods are educated and prepared to deal with disasters. i look forward to talking at the next hearing a little bit more in depth about that. i want to know a little bit more -- i know we talked about medical disasters. does that include infectious disease? if we talk about pets and how we handle that, because i know that is another

it helps kids in underserved communities. helmets will be repleased for those in the communities. it price coaches with much needed information to keep the young athletes safe and active. it's being tested in four areas including california and the tristate area around new york city. >> there are some things you should not do. the charges one movie ger faces -- goer faces. >>> plus, is it cheaper to dine out or eat in? >>> and you >>> sherrie johnson was recognized the by harbor city high school for all the contribution she's made in the learning program. congratulations, sherrie. good work. >>> here's the choice, dine in or dish out. it may come down to time or money. cherem confer -- cheryl conner sat down with a local family. >>> four people to feed including two growing athletic girls, 7-year-old carly and the 9-year-old. the family typically eats dinner at home but they compared the restaurant prices. eating in versus dining out, a question deanna booker will help hash out. >> we're running constantly, every single day. i started sunday, every day. >> if you're a family with

agencies that provide social services will be critical for our homeless populations and their most underserved households currently living in housing authority sites. given this, i am excited to work with your office, the housing authority commission, around closer integration. moving the meetings to city hall can be a good first step. in the long run, however, a more closely tied housing authority and city should really be the goal. putting in a strong effort to create housing in san francisco that is successful to people of all incomes and prices and life. the housing authority is currently -- assertedly a critical partner in making progress towards this goal. i look forward to working with your office and the housing authority commission to explore how we can accomplish this. president chiu: our final question is from supervisor campos. supervisor campos: we did have a very successful sunday streets in the mission. the mission neighborhood service -- is one of san francisco's are a rich artistic and cultural centers. we know that one of the things about the mission is backed it has unique c

and for them to work together with community organization that has a long- term relationship and underserved communities. we hope you can support this task force, as well as to support the community. to g>> [inaudible] >> good morning, supervisors. my name is johanas. [unintelligible] >> i am a member of china's progress of association as well. i used to be a delivery driver. because might employer exploited the fact that they did not know what workers' rights were, they did not pay the overtime. because i thought that was fair, i went to the the labor enforcement agency. in the end, i got what i was owed in wages. >>actually, i was very lucky ben that these agencies were able to help me. a lot of people are afraid to stand up because they are afraid they will lose their job and not be able to make a living. so this is not just my experience, it is pretty prevalent, and not just in the chinese community. it happens in a different communities of color. it happens in white communities as well. it is not just affecting workers, but also families, responsible businesses, and the economy. that is

how are you defining and serve and underserve and trying to be fair as you look at the underserved community and look at partially served community? some thoughts would be helpful. >> getting broadband to an serve the americans is a goal with fiscal responsibility and cackling areas where the fund is, one company with and subsidized competitor we agree that needs to be phased out. there are issues that are challenging. what if there is partial overlap? those are issues we will work through as we implement it but broadband to answer americans, fiscal responsibility and business reality so that we don't treat unfairly companies that shouldn't be receiving money ultimately but have near-term alliances we take into account. >> is the additional use of this fund have any impact on those small telephone companies that are 60% -- may be 1 or 2 might be as high as 90% are dependent on the help from the usf? as you then say spend more of this on broadband, was available to spend on traditional phone service? >> the networks are the same. many of the companies in this particular category. most of the

mayor and supervisors to invest in workforce programs which provide job training and placement to underserved populations. would you all please stand, those of you hear from job- seekers? [applause] thank you, everyone. >> to hear from more people than we thought. the next people, i call ron parker, crystal, rico, george, candice davis, and -- if you can get ready to speak. >> hello. i am ron parker with the homeless outreach team, here to advicate for the services of the disenfranchised of san francisco. cutting the money to e.c.s., decimating my program, it makes no sense in times of bad money to make it worse. you have more people on the street, more people sicker on the street, ocean -- a woman's place dropping center is one place a non-traditional family can go to, to go to the bathroom and take a shower. hospitality house does great work. we also do an incredible job. the loss of $600,000 would take the outreach team off the street. and it would cost outreach managers. think -- speak for those who can't speak for themselves. thank you very much. [applause] >> my name is candice. i am he

give cabdrivers the confidence they need in their personal security, to induce them to serve the underserved areas of the city. we can have an electronic tax the access instead of a proliferation of taxi applications so people never know which one to use or which cabs may be available. we have all taxes on the clipper card. this would be great for the public and for the drivers. we can explore the system where someone can call a taxi from a bus, with the outer neighborhood. >> the net speaker? >> may i submit this? >> yes, thank you. >> speaker, please. >> supervisors, good afternoon. my name is a meal lawrence and i have spoken before the sport many times. you have to stop believing in the taxi industry. we don't have the benefits that city hall has. 20,000 workers with pensions and medical plans, dental plans, and we have zero. the mta gets $20 million of us on a yearly basis, with the highest taximeters in the nation. you have the power to stop that, just like you have the power to basically and the case going on with the city attorney and one of your colleagues, who was the sheriff. you

the one good test for colon cancer are rates would increase especially among the uninsured and underserved population >>> that is where this is test makes a big difference it is cheap and easy to use an effective and finding cancer and polyps and you can do in the privacy of home. the test detects blood in the stool from larger polyps that tend to believe it cost about $8 screen recommended on a yearly basis that is a good schedule for the slow-growing cancer. >>> you go from a growth to a cancer over years many as over 10-15 years so multiple opportunities for screening test it before it becomes cancer or early stages. >>> will be wary about the most is: cancer >>> they're using the test at san francisco general hospital and increasing the screening rates by 30 percent >>> the bottom line is not to argue about screening the bottom line is to get everyone should be screened screened chisholm dr. kimble the help of cbs 5 health watch >>> we have more about the $8 test go to cbs. com and click on health executives from j.p. morgan chase are expected to resign after a mistake costs and $2 bil

approached the board one decade ago for a preparatory middle school option in the traditionally underserved communities, and thanks to our parents, community members, the district, and this board, we launched the kipp academies in the fall of 2003. we are really proud of our track record in san francisco, and both of our schools have been made california distinguished schools, and won academy has just earned a second achievement award this year. our students are 77% of them with free and reduced lunch, and over 83% of them are african- american or latino students, and we make a commitment at kipp to them through college. we are proud that 85% of the first quarter -- cohort entered college when only 40% of low- income students nationally enter college. we really valued partnership. our community has been grateful to receive the unanimous support of this board for our renewals over the years, and we have been good neighbors and good citizens, as evidenced by the letters and testimony you will receive, so i want to thank those of you who have come out to see our schools both this year and in t

we want the digital inclusion program to make sure we address the needs of underserved vulnerable communities here to provide a, b and c to the seniors. a stands for access. b stands for basic skills and c stands for content. and unless we have all three, the monolingual chinese seniors are never going to be able to use the computer or the internet. >> a lot of the barrier is knowledge. people don't know that these computers are available to them, plus they don't know what is useful. >> there are so many businesses in the bay area that are constantly retiring their computer equipment that's perfectly good for home use. computers and internet access are helping everybody in the community and people who don't have it can come to us to help with that. one of the biggest problems we see isn't whether people can get computers through programs like ours, but whether they can understand why they need a computer. really the biggest issue we are facing today is helping people understand the value of having a computer. >> immediately they would say can i afford a computer? i don't speak any english. ho

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i previously we worked for a website that worked with underserved populations, and i saw the need asommunity manager to better engage with our user base. at the same time, i saw the need to expand beyond that audience, to reach people who needed translation and to -- and who may not be available because of work. i actually am chairing with a group that empowers and engages young voters. this past year, i started becoming more interested in politics when i found a coat hanger outside my apartment -- i started participating in these town halls and policies and solutions that make up our city. i was actually involved briefly with supervisor david chiu's race for mayor. i joined the board of asian pacific americans for progress. and so, as someone from the nonprofit rome, and someone who uses social media and web tools every day, i believe i can use technologies in our city to create solutions to extend transparency and access data. so, with that, if you have any questions, i am happy to answer them. supervisor kim: thank you, michael. next we have kitt grant. >> good afternoon. my name