About Us
Community Help from the Churches in San Francisco
The coalition came into existence in January 2019, intending to help the African-American community with issues like hunger, chronic health conditions, and unemployment through church help.
Introduction, Background, & History
A grant from Meta Fund helped set in motion the African-American faith community with a vision to improve the health and well-being of the community. The key issues came into light after the pastors of 16 churches in San Francisco’s District 10 were convened.
Leadership
Bishop Ernest L. Jackson, SFAAFBC Cochair
Pastor, Grace Tabernacle Community Church
Pastor Raynard H. Hillis, Sr., SFAAFBC Cochair
Pastor Double Rock Baptist Church
SAN FRANCISCO AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAITH-BASED COALITION (SFAAFBC) LIST OF PASTORS
| Member Churches | Church Name | Church Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Rev. Stephen | Olivet Baptist Church | 1667 Rever Ave SF 94124 |
| Brunswick, Pastor Sonya | Greater Life Foursquare Church | 1015 Silver Ave, SF 94124 |
| Bryant, Jr., Pastor Joseph | Calvary Hill Community Church | 141 Industrial St, SF 94124 |
| Butler, Pastor Jonathan | Third Baptist Church | 1399 McAllister Ave, SF 94115 |
| Carter, Father Daniel | All Hallows & Our Lady of Lourdes | 1715 Oakdale Ave, SF 94124 |
| Davis, Pastor Henry | Without Walls Christian Fellowship | AFAM Cultural Center on Fulton |
| Gilmore, Pastor Michael | New Providence Baptist Church | 218 Granada Ave, SF 94112 |
| Gittens, Pastor Roderick | San Francisco christian Center | 5845 Mission St, SF 94112 |
| Gordon, Pastor Harold | Jones Memorial United Methodist Church | 1975 Post St, SF 94115 |
| Hall, Pastor Marvin | Calvary Hill Community Church | 141 Industrial Ave, SF 94124 |
| Hillis, Rev. Pastor Raynard | Double Rock Baptist Church | 1595 Shafter Ave, SF 94124 |
| Hughes, Pastor Kenneth | St. Marks Institutional Missionary Baptist Church | 835 Valencia St, SF 94110 |
| Ibegbulem, OSA, Father Andrew | Our Lady of Lourdes / St. Paul of the Shipwreck | 1715 Oakdale Ave, SF 94124 |
| Jackson, Bishop Ernest | Grace Tabernacle Community Church | 1221 Oakdale Ave, SF 94124 |
| Jones, Jr., Rev. Calvin | Providence Baptist Church | 1601 McKinnon Ave, SF 94124 |
| Redmond, Pastor J | St. John Missionary Baptist Church | 825 Newhall St, SF 94124 |
| Reece, Pastor Kenneth | Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church | 6190 3rd St, SF 94124 |
| Valentine, Bishop Greg | St. Paul Tabernacle Baptist Church | 1789 Oakdale Ave, 94124 |
| Walker, Dr. Arelious | True Hope Church of God in Christ | 950 Gilman Ave, SF 94124 |
| Webster, Minister Timothy | St. Marks Institutional Missionary Baptist Church | 835 Valencia St, SF 94110 |
| White, Minister Damon | Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church | 6190 3rd Street, SF 94124 |
| White, Pastor Derrick | United House of Prayer | 1249 Jamestown Ave, SF 94124 |
Operational Framework and Strategic Priorities
Mobilizing San Francisco and resources to eliminate health disparities and inequities in the AFAM Community.
The Key Issues in Church Congregations
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
- All types of cancer
- HIV
SFDPH Support
Much was established with the help of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) staff.
Coalition Moving Forward
In January 2019, the San Francisco African American Faith‐Based Coalition identified themselves as one of those who seek to leverage spiritual optimism (faith) and a fundamental necessity (food) as stepping stones for improving the health and wellbeing of D10 congregations and the greater community city‐wide.
The Liaisons or Faith representatives will be responsible for identifying and providing food to those at‐risk for immediate and systemic hunger, and linking those identified to other support services deemed to improve health and wellbeing in the community.
Key Support Areas of the Coalition
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
The First Convening
The church Liaisons have become part of a virtual outreach and marketing network of various community‐based non‐profits seeking to provide services to the most marginalized. The first convening was in 2016, and the resource/services connections begun in 2017.
Membership
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SAN FRANCISCO AFRICAN AMERICAN FAITH-BASED COALITION (SFAAFBC) LIST OF LIASONS
Lead Liaisons
| Church Name | Names of Liaisons |
|---|---|
| All Hallows & Our Lady of Lourdes | Guillermo Reece |
| Calvary Hill Community Church | Linda Sander |
| Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church | Linda Robinson |
| Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church | Brian Cody |
| Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church | Mahasin Irene Thomas-Jacks |
| Double Rock Baptist Church | Brandie Shepard |
| Double Rock Baptist Church | Janet Brown |
| Grace Tabernacle Community Church | Alicia Jackson |
| Greater Life Foursquare Church | Pastor Sonya Bruswick |
| Jones Memorial United Methodist Church | Karen Combs |
| Jones Memorial United Methodist Church | Carole Belle |
| New Providence Baptist Church | BrindaFaye Drummer |
| New Providence Baptist Church | Gladys Live |
| Olivet Baptist Church | Fannie Ruben |
| Olivet Baptist Church | Elizabeth Thomas |
| Providence Baptist Church | G.L. Hodge |
| San Francisco Christian Center | Dr. Joe Canton |
| San Francisco Christian Center | Dr. Marcia Canton |
| St Pauls Tabernacle Baptist Church | Mother Beverly Taylor |
| St. John Missionary Baptist Church | Renee Underwood |
| St. Marks Institutional Missionary Baptist Church | Shirley Foreman |
| St. Paul of the Shipwreck | TBA |
| Third Baptist Church | Dr. Jonathan Butler |
| True Hope Church of God in Christ | TBA |
| United House of Prayer | Rachel Perry |
| Without Walls Christian Fellowship | Mary Crenshew |