Project Open Hand, which provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, has a new neon sign outside its offices in a historic building at 730 Polk Street.
On June 10, a lighting ceremony was held featuring San Francisco Mayor London Breed, District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, and Project Open Hand CEO Paul Hepfer.
Organization officials noted that the sign will be a beacon for a vibrant, safe, and secure neighborhood. The choice of neon conforms with the history of the Tenderloin, with its corner stores, bars, and other businesses, a news release stated.
The agency is also working to raise $375,000 by the end of the month to fix its aging elevators and support its programs. To donate to the Uplift campaign,.