Provision For The Homeless
San Francisco is better than most in providing for the homeless There are designated sleeping areas in which tents can be pitched. Heat and electrical
outlets are there to keep tents warm. There are
portable toilets, laundry machines, showers, even meals.
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Nonviolent Food
The city of Saint Francis has dozens of vegan and vegetarian restaurants.
The link features 14 recommended vegan restaurants.
https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-vegan-restaurants-in-san-francisco
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Art And Fellowship
The Hospitality House in San Francisco provides
free paint, paper, and brushes to artists, as well
as guidance on sales contracts for those wishing to
sell their art.
The San Francisco Sketchers meet regularly
and choose events or nature spots in which artists
sketch together.
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Community Forums
http://indybay.org is one of many community forums.
Pacifica Radio has long been a free speech network.
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Drug Activity:
San Francisco's Urban Alchemy is a group of unarmed volunteers who have significantly reduced drug activity. If they encounter people seeming to
be selling, the people are told to move on. This saves the police money and time while reducing violence as well as drugs.