40th Anniversary

40 Years of Community Healing.
Building the Future of Whole-Person Health.
For 40 years, Rafiki Coalition has been a trusted, community-rooted provider of free, culturally affirming health, mental health, and wellness services for Black, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities in San Francisco.
This anniversary is both a celebration and a call forward.
We have proven what is possible when care is grounded in culture, dignity, and community leadership. Now, at a moment of shifting public funding and growing need, we are building the foundation for Rafiki’s next 40 years—one rooted in whole-person health, prevention, healing, and long-term sustainability.
We invite you to join us in investing in what comes next.
This anniversary is more than a milestone—it is a turning point.
Rafiki Coalition has spent four decades building trust where systems have failed, delivering care rooted in dignity, culture, and community leadership. While Black health outcomes have improved, deep inequities remain—and recent shifts in public funding threaten the stability of community-based care.
At this critical moment, Rafiki is focused not only on sustaining our services but on strengthening a long-term, replicable model of whole-person, culturally affirming care that will serve our community for generations.
The 40th Anniversary Summer Soirée
An Evening to Celebrate Impact—and Secure the Future
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Pier 27 | San Francisco, CA
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Reception: 5:00 PM
Celebration & Program: 6:00–9:00 PM
This summer’s soirée is a fundraising event bringing together donors, partners, and community leaders who believe in health equity that lasts.
This evening will spotlight Rafiki’s impact across HIV care, mental health, housing support, and wellness, while centering the urgent need to diversify and strengthen our funding base. Your presence helps ensure that culturally affirming care remains free, accessible, and community-led for generations to come.
Host Committee
Dr. Carolyn Scott
Lisa Williams
Carolyn Nash
Linda Martely-Jordan
Dr. Robert Williams
Perry Lang
Malia Cohen
London Breed
Bevan Dufty
Sophie Maxwell
Kimberly Brandon
LaShon Walker
Derrick Brown
Tracy Ward
Pat Scott
Tom Temprano
Amelia Ward
Joshua Arce
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Kaiser Permanente
Stupski Foundation
Prologis
Explore Sponsorship Opportunities
For additional information, contact Tajae Brown at rafiki40@rafikicoalition.org or 415-654-0491
Show Your Support!



