I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Director of Community Planning and Development.  I have spent the past two years working as the Coordinator for the Mission Anti-displacement Coalition.  Before that I was the project Director for St. Peter's Housing Committee. 

In my new role I will foster the long-term vision of Dolores Street Community Services to develop its capacity to build and manage housing for homeless immigrants and day laborers.  As part of the evolution of the Posada a Casa project, I will be coordinating the campaign to provide permanent and transitional housing to homeless immigrants.  I will regularly update the community on our progress through this website.

At the same time, as the ongoing Coordinator for the Mission Anti-displacement Coalition (MAC), I'll help Dolores Street staff, shelter guests, and residents participate more fully in the Mission District Community Planning Process.   Through this process we hope to gain more affordable housing for low and very low-income residents, promote the kind of economic development that will keep community serving businesses in the Mission and create a neighborhood that is livable and sustainable for immigrants and working families.    

This is both an exciting and challenging time for our immigrant community. In my new capacity I hope to help maintain and expand Dolores Street's leadership role in promoting services, housing, and social justice.   I look forward to meeting and working with all of you.

 -Nick Pagoulatos