Events

Hike in Sam McDonald Park With Rafiki! Date:   Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time:  9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Come visit this beautiful and unique Park, which came about from land donated by Sam McDonald, the descendant of formerly enslaved persons. Meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124) at 9:10 AM

Halloween Party When: October 23, 2025 from 4:30 – 8 PM Where: George Davis Center: 1751 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Join us for an amazing Halloween Party! Here’s the schedule: Sip & Paint: 4:30–5:30 PM  Salsa Class: 6:00–7:00 PM  Partying: 7:00–8:00 PM  

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!   Rafiki Coalition is closed today in observance of the holiday.

2025 San Francisco District 10 Health Fest When: Saturday, October 18 · 11 AM – 4 PM Where: Southeast Community Center – 1550 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 The Southeast Community Center is hosting the 13th Annual District 10 Health Fest and Umoja HAP will be tabling at this event! This dynamic, community-powered celebration

BBHI Season of Support: Healing Harvest When: Saturday, October 25th, from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM Where: Bayview Opera House – 4705 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124   Join Rafiki Coalition as we table at the Black Birthing Health Initiative (BBHI)’s BBHI Season of Support: Healing Harvest! Event Description: Come join The Black Birthing

Bird Watching with Rafiki and Heron’s Head EcoCenter Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Location: 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Nature lovers, join us for a fun and informative Bird-Watching activity at Heron’s Head EcoCenter. You can stay and visit the EcoCenter as long as you like after

First Saturday at Rafiki!  When: Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM Where: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124   Welcome to the First Saturday Health Party, featuring good food, fun, music, Zumba, journaling, candlemaking, community bonding, CAM services, and more! This will be a fun-filled day focused

Umoja HAP Project Homeless Connect When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Where: 1031 Franklin St. 2nd Floor at the Urban Life Center Auditorium

Rafiki Community Food Market When: Monday, September 29, 2025 and Monday, October 6, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 PM Where: Umoja HAP Center – 5000 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124   Rafiki Coalition and SF-Marin Food Bank are opening up a community food market at our Umoja HAP site (5000 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124).

Rafiki Community Food Market When: Monday, September 29, 2025 and Monday, October 6, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 PM Where: Umoja HAP Center – 5000 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124   Rafiki Coalition and SF-Marin Food Bank are opening up a community food market at our Umoja HAP site (5000 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124).

UMOJA HAP Sunday Streets: Western Addition When: Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12-4 PM Where: Western Addition Learn more here: https://sundaystreetssf.com/westernaddition/ FOR FURTHER INFO PLEASE CONTACT: umojahap@rafikicoalition.org

Umoja HAP Fillmore Community Wellness Fair When: Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM Where: Gateway School Parking Lot (between Scott and Pierce) For more info, contact umojahap@rafikicoalition.org

Umoja HAP Community Health Fair – Hunters View When: Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5-7 PM Where: Hunters View Wellness Center – 901 Fairfax Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124 For more info, contact umojahap@rafikicoalition.org

Prostate Cancer Awareness Event When: Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Prostate cancer disproportionately impacts Black men, often appearing earlier, progressing more aggressively, and leading to higher mortality rates. Many also face barriers to timely treatment and care.

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

COOKING MATTERS for Adults When: Every Friday from September 26th – November 7th from 3-5 PM (No class on October 10th) Where: Rafiki Coalition (Main Floor) – 601 Cesar Chavez, SF, CA, 94124 Join 18 Reasons and Rafiki Coalition for a fun cooking class that includes nutrition information, buying on a budget, and simple recipes

UMOJA HAP Bayview Health & Wellness Carnival Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Drop-In Center/ Mother Brown’s – 2111 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Join us at Bayview Drop-In Center (Mother Brown’s) to get access to FREE HIV/STI/HEP-C testing and other resources from local organizations! REGISTER HERE. FOR FURTHER INFO PLEASE

UMOJA HAP Community Health Fair Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 PM The HUB – 1530 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134 Join us for our Sunnydale Community Health Fair! Here, you’ll be able to connect with local organizations and learn about their resources. REGISTER HERE. FOR FURTHER INFO PLEASE CONTACT: kcohen@rafikicoalition.org

Hike Presidio & Visit the New Outpost Meadow Date:   Friday, September 12, 2025 Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Please join us on a fun hike in the Presidio, and visit the newly completed Outpost Meadow area. Meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124) 20 minutes early for COVID testing.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Line Dancing At Rafiki With Pam Crossley Date: Tuesdays from September 2nd through October 28th Time:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rafiki Coalition – 601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Come out and have a blast in our line dancing class; beginners are welcome. No registration required.