The Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) is an intergenerational effort that aims to ensure San Francisco’s diverse Black communities are experiencing joy, feelings of safety, advancing educationally and economically, are holistically healthy, and are thriving.

Vision

The Dream Keeper initiative strives to foster hope and create an environment where generations of Black people report they feel free to dream boldly. The initiative will provide comprehensive support for 300 Black families struggling to meet basic needs due to systemic failures and will offer educational activities for 500 youth. Through the activation of culturally affirming spaces, as well as workforce and economic development programs the initiative seeks to increase opportunities for the Black community to feel seen and valued. Another goal of the initiative is to increase the number of Black-led organizations working collaboratively to support multiple generations, providing services that support education, economic mobility, homeownership, health, and wellbeing.