Thank You for an Unforgettable 39th Anniversary Block Party

Written By Barbara Chung

8/30/2026

Last month, our community came together to celebrate 39 years of APA Family Support Services — and what a celebration it was! We're overflowing with gratitude for everyone who helped make this milestone so special.

Sincere thanks to the elected officials and distinguished guests who joined us:

  • Senator Scott Wiener

  • City Attorney David Chiu

  • Deputy State Controller Hasib Emran

  • Rafael Mandelman, President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8

  • Supervisor Danny Sauter, District 3

  • Sheriff Paul Miyamoto

  • Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres

  • Lieutenant Ray Cruz, Acting Captain, SFPD Central Station

  • Allan Low, SF Fire Commissioner

  • Lydia So, SF Planning Commissioner

  • Tilly Chang, Executive Director, San Francisco County Transportation Authority

  • Susan Chen, representing Assemblymember Matt Haney

  • Cliff Yee, representing Supervisor Connie Chan

  • Fiona Kong, representing Supervisor Chyanne Chen

We are also deeply grateful to our own:

  • Cary Chen, APAFSS Board President

  • Rose Chung, APAFSS Board Chair and Portsmouth Square Garage Vice President

A heartfelt congratulations to our three Honorees, recognized for their extraordinary service to our community:

  • Beverly Upton, Director, San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium

  • Dr. Pegah Faed, CEO, Safe & Sound

  • Tami Chin, Hospital Operations Executive, Sutter Health

And to our incredible volunteers, teammates, and the families who have supported us every step of the way — this celebration would not have been possible without you. Thank you for 39 years of community, resilience, and hope. Here's to many more!

Barbara Chung
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