Fundraising
We established an on-going GoFundMe campaign, partnered with local artists to create an online shop, and host monthly digital benefit parties to raise money to support Lyon-Martin.

Result
As of November 2020, we have raised almost 100K in small donations! Because this money is coming from the community, we want to ensure it is used in the most intentional and impactful way possible. As requested and voted on by Lyon-Martin staff and community members, in January 2021, we created a “Save Lyon-Martin Sustainability Fund” at the San Francisco Foundation. The intention is that money donated through Save Lyon-Martin will not be used to cover past deficits, but, rather, to sustain our future in a financially responsible, long-term way.

Capacity Building
While SFDPH funding keeps us afloat, we are strategizing to hire staff and build capacity so we are able to meet the demands for services of our community while also maintaining a balanced budget. We are trying to think imaginatively about clinic structure in a way that uplifts our mission and utilizes the skills of our staff to meet the needs of our communities in the most impactful and fiscally responsible way.

Result
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors granted us $1.2 million annually for two years (2020-2021 & 2021-2022) to establish a funding stream to restore our staffing and support our separation from HealthRight360 to become an independent clinic again!

In 2021, the Board of Supervisors granted an addition $750K to help Lyon-Martin move to a new location.