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San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Mayor's office seeks proposals for housing survivors of violence, abuse
Homeless women in San Francisco face different challenges than men — a majority became homeless due to domestic violence and other forms of abuse, and an estimated 75% experience continued violence on the streets or in shelters. And yet, of the more than 3,000 shelter beds in the city, only about 100 are earmarked for women and people identifying as women, according to the city's own surveys. City leaders recently aimed to address that gap by requiring that 10% of a $300 million affordable housing bond that was placed on the ballot last year be used for the construction or rehabilitation of housing for women experiencing homelessness and abuse. Voters passed the bond measure, known as Proposition A, in March 2024, but the $30 million designated for survivors had yet to be released — until now. On Tuesday, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, or MOHCD, issued a request for information seeking proposals to create new transitional and supportive housing for abuse and domestic violence survivors. It's a first step in unlocking the funds more than a year after they were approved. The solicitation invites both nonprofit and for-profit organizations to pitch plans to buy, rehabilitate, construct or manage properties in the city for this purpose, and demonstrate how the city funds could be used to make their projects feasible. Respondents must already have secured site control of the properties they plan to activate, per the RFI. The deadline to respond is July 17. 'Our budget protected critical funding for domestic violence survivors and invested in addressing homelessness — now, we are taking the next step to create much needed housing and put families on a path to long-term stability,' said Mayor Daniel Lurie in a press release Tuesday. Supervisor Connie Chan pointed out that 'housing women houses families.' 'Let's get going and move this funding forward to bring women and their families off the streets as soon as possible.' Sammie Rayner, co-CEO of the nonprofit Community Forward, which runs a drop-in center as well as the only 24-hour women's shelter in downtown, shares that sentiment. To her, the news that the funds are in the process of being released 'feels like a victory moment' — one that could not have come soon enough, she said. 'We know that in the current times, it's only going to get harder for women, especially for survivors,' Rayner said. Community Forward was among a coalition of nonprofits that advocated in support of Prop. A — and the housing carveout for abuse survivors — last year. At the time, the group was in negotiations for control of a large and fully vacant office building in the Civic Center neighborhood, which it sought to purchase using the bond funds and repurpose as a 150-bed women's shelter. But, the group was disappointed that the funds' dispersal was seemingly caught in a holding pattern during an election year. 'If the money would have been released a year ago, financing would be done by now, and we would be in construction,' Rayner said, adding that she is grateful that her group now has an opportunity to apply for the funding. 'Given the circumstances, we are just very happy that (the RFI) is out, and that we are in partnership with the city and moving on it,' she said. 'Obviously, they can't promise anything to us — but they are working closely with the groups serving this population. In the grand scheme of things we feel really optimistic that this funding will go towards the survivors that need it.' Rayner said Community Forward is currently in negotiations for two different properties for its shelter plan, but declined to disclose their locations in order to ensure clients' safety. 'Intentional treatment and recovery services will be a big part of our model, as well as empowerment and innovation,' she said, about Community Forward's shelter plan. 'Our submission is focused on pathways to financial independence for the people who come through our program.'
Business Insider
18-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Stagwell appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific
Stagwell (STGW) announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter
Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific
A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell's next phase of growth in APAC SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets. This appointment builds on Stagwell's growth momentum across APAC on the heels of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices. Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. 'As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie's leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what's next,' said Linder. 'Connie doesn't just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier,' said Randy Duax, Stagwell's Managing Director, Asia Pacific. 'We've spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn't be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn't here to learn the playbook. She's here to call the next play.' Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency's operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships. Upon her appointment, Chan reflected, 'I've always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures.' Stagwell Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at Media Contact: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Stagwell Inc.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific
A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell's next phase of growth in APAC SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets. This appointment builds on Stagwell's growth momentum across APAC on the heels of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices. Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. "As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie's leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what's next," said Linder. "Connie doesn't just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier," said Randy Duax, Stagwell's Managing Director, Asia Pacific. "We've spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn't be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn't here to learn the playbook. She's here to call the next play." Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency's operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships. Upon her appointment, Chan reflected, "I've always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures." Stagwell Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at Media Contact: PR@ View original content: SOURCE Stagwell Inc.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific
A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell's next phase of growth in APAC SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets. This appointment builds on Stagwell's growth momentum across APAC on the heels of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices. Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. "As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie's leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what's next," said Linder. "Connie doesn't just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier," said Randy Duax, Stagwell's Managing Director, Asia Pacific. "We've spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn't be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn't here to learn the playbook. She's here to call the next play." Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency's operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships. Upon her appointment, Chan reflected, "I've always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures." Stagwell Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at Media Contact: PR@ View original content: SOURCE Stagwell Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
