San Francisco Economic Justice Center

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Wondering what the Economic Justice Center actually does? Here’s the short version: we build programs that make San Francisco work better for the people who need it most.

That means making it easier to open a bank account, access free financial counseling, clear fines and fees that stand in the way of a fresh start and visit this city’s incredible museums — no matter your income.

These aren’t side projects. They are the foundation of a fair city. Learn more about what we do at https://treasurer.sf.gov/economicjustice/

06/03/2026

Today is a big day for San Francisco. 🎉

Treasurer José Cisneros's Office is proud to launch the Economic Justice Center — a new home for 20 years of first-in-the-nation work putting money back in the pockets of the people who need it most.

The Office of Financial Empowerment and the The San Francisco Financial Justice Project are now united under one roof, one mission, and one name. Together, these programs have reached hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans — and shaped economic justice policy in cities across the country.

We are just getting started. Visit https://treasurer.sf.gov/economicjustice/ to explore our history, our mission, and what comes next. →

04/27/2026

We're thrilled to share a clip from Treasurer José Cisneros recent sit-down with SFGovTV. We talked about a side of the Treasurer’s Office many people don’t see: our Financial Empowerment Center.

In 2025 alone, our counselors helped over 1,700 San Franciscans tackle debt, build credit, and open bank accounts. Whether it’s a family saving for a first home or a resident clearing old city debt to get a fresh start, we are here to help you build a stable financial future.

🎧 Listen to the clip to hear how we’re putting economic justice into action.

04/21/2026

🗓️ Save the Date: Free Tax Help is Coming!

Need help with your taxes? Join our partners at Tax-Aid for a free tax preparation event! Volunteers will be on-site to help families and individuals with incomes under $69,000 file their taxes at no cost.

When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 10 am – 2 pm
Where: 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
Bonus: We have volunteers who speak Spanish and Chinese!

Don’t forget to bring your ID, Social Security cards, and tax documents. See you there!

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02/27/2026

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02/23/2026

📣📣 The landscape for child savings accounts and federal policy is shifting fast. If you're looking to stay ahead of the curve, join our Research Director, Becca Loya, for a webinar tomorrow. She’ll be discussing how to harness the potential of these programs to expand .

From federal Trump Accounts to local programs, the early wealth-building landscape is evolving. Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 24) at 3 ET to learn what makes the accounts effective, how to harness their potential to expand , and what's happening with .

RSVP: https://leo.gradelevelreading.net/event/child-savings-accounts/

02/19/2026

Just in: CSD's Ray Boshara will join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's next webinar to discuss Trump Accounts and the evidence on effective early wealth-building policy! Don't miss this chance for the latest updates on an emerging policy.

Ray joins a distinguished panel of speakers:
• William Elliott, III, Ph.D., University of Michigan, Center on Assets, Education and Inclusion (and CSD faculty director)
• Rebecca Loya, Ph.D., San Francisco Treasurer's Office, California
• Jennifer Putetti, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Office of State Treasurer Erick Russell, Connecticut
• Carl Rist, Durham City Council, North Carolina
• Tabitha Blackwell, Book Harvest Durham, North Carolina, Moderator

Register now to join at 3 PM (ET) on Tues., Feb. 24: https://leo.gradelevelreading.net/event/child-savings-accounts/

Book Harvest San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment Treasurer Erick Russell City of Durham, NC Government Washington University in St. Louis WashU Brown School