Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Community & Society
Published on September 12, 2019
4 intriguing charity events in San Francisco this weekendPhoto: Jacek Dylag/Unsplash

Looking to make a difference this weekend?

From a family-friendly Rosh Hashanah goodie bag party to a Mexican Independence Day fundraiser, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in San Francisco this week. Read on for a rundown.

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Family Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah Bag Assembly

From the event description:

Come Volunteer with JFCS and celebrate Shabbat. Assemble Rosh Hashanah holiday bags and spend some time performing a mitzvah for the community by helping seniors celebrate the holiday in San Francisco. This is a great event for individuals, families and kids. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

When: Friday, Sept. 13, 4-6 p.m.
Where: JFCS, 2150 Post St.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Be Charmed: A Fundraiser for San Francisco School of Needlework and Design

From the event description:

Please join us in celebrating objects of magic and power created by the artists of "Talisman! Stitch-At-Home Challenge."

When: Friday, Sept. 13, 4-9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco School of Needlework & Design, 360 Post St., Suite 604
Admission: $50
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Horizons SF presents End Of Summer Jam and Mexican Independence Day Party

From the event description:

Join us for the first Horizons SF fundraiser of the year, as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the end of summer. This will be our first official fundraising event of the year. We have a full slate of DJs, including Turbo-Flash, Saleniebeanie, DJ Quest and Moonrockk. We will also have special raffles and surprises for those who donate to Horizons.

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-8 p.m.
Where: The EndUp, 401 Sixth St.
Admission: $20 (General Admission). Additional ticket options are available.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

From the event description:

Come and join B Parlor for a beautiful day in the neighborhood of drinks, snacks and music with your Haight Street neighbors. Bingo will be held in fundraising efforts for the SF LGBT Center. The mission of the SF LGBT Center is to connect our diverse community to opportunities, resources and each other to achieve our vision of a stronger, healthier and more equitable world for LGBT people and our allies.

When: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-6 p.m.
Where: B Parlor, 782 Haight St.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules.


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