SFCLT is headed to Fresno this fall for the 2025 California Community Land Trust Network Conference — the premier statewide gathering of community land trusts, organizers, resident leaders, and housing justice advocates! This year, SFCLT is proud to be convening a panel that uplifts the power of partnership: Building Together: CLT & Tenant Organizer Collaborations.

At SFCLT, we believe that building community ownership requires more than acquiring buildings—it requires building power. That’s the foundation of the CLT Capacity Collaborative (CCC), a project we launched to help democratize access to the tools, training, and technical expertise that Community Land Trusts (CLTs) need to grow and thrive.

Earlier this year SFCLT gathered with neighbors, friends, and longtime residents at Pigeon Palace in the Mission to commemorate a full decade of stability, community, and creativity. We also unveiled a striking new mural by renowned San Francisco artist Mona Caron, honoring the story of Pigeon Palace and its resilient group of residents.

This year’s Grounded Solutions Network Conference in Washington, D.C. brought together affordable housing practitioners, advocates, and policymakers from across the country, including a strong contingent of CLTs from California!

The state is at a pivotal moment in addressing its housing crisis. With critical decisions being made in Sacramento, it's imperative that we, as advocates for affordable housing, raise our voices to ensure that the needs of our communities are met.

Earlier this month, the Bay Area Preservation Finance Table (BAPFT) gathered for its sixth quarterly convening—one of our largest yet, with over 60 organizations represented. What began as a small circle has grown into a dynamic and diverse coalition of funders, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), banks, public agencies, research institutions, Community Land Trusts, and more, all united by a shared commitment to preserving affordability and expanding community ownership across the Bay Area and beyond.

May 16 – World CLT Day – is a powerful reminder of the strength, solidarity, and spirit that drive the community land trust movement—both here in California and around the world.

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news: Saki Bailey, Executive Director of the San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT), has been named one of the San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business for 2025!

We marked a victory today for community-rooted preservation in San Francisco: the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 670. The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is proud to have played a key role in moving this effort forward—helping to author the resolution and speaking in support during public comment at City Hall. 

SFCTL has launched an ongoing, bilingual workshop series led by Co-op Program Manager Mayerling Castillo designed to meet the everyday needs of residents and support the long-term sustainability of cooperative housing. Through practical tools and shared experiences, each session helps residents strengthen their understanding of co-op governance, conflict resolution, and financial stewardship. More than just a training, this series is part of SFCLT’s larger mission: to ensure that community-owned housing remains not only permanently affordable, but also democratic, resilient, and rooted in collective power.