Dear Neighbors and Dog Lovers,
One of the best things about living in the East Cut and Rincon Hill area is the strong sense of community — from shared green spaces to the neighbors who help care for them.
Recently, residents have been following Fair Trees SF, a citywide initiative calling for more equitable tree planting across San Francisco. For years, certain neighborhoods have faced restrictions that make it hard to replace trees on narrow sidewalks — often in areas that already have fewer trees to begin with.
To help change that, the city opened a street tree nursery, where thousands of young trees are being grown for neighborhoods just like ours. Shelley recently had the chance to visit and film a short video from the site — take a look below to see where San Francisco’s future trees are taking root! 🌱
Even with these positive steps, local advocates say there’s still work to be done to make sure every neighborhood benefits equally from a healthy canopy. You can help by signing and sharing the petition:
👉 Sign the Fair Trees SF Petition
🐾 A Neighbor Helping Neighbors
Community spirit also shows up in smaller, personal ways. One local resident who works at the Navigation Center has become an unofficial guardian of the Rincon Hill Dog Park, keeping an eye on the space and helping out whenever needed.
Now, he’s facing a challenge of his own. His beloved dog, Cara-Melly D, needs surgery to get back to her playful self. Friends and neighbors are rallying behind him through a GoFundMe campaign to help cover her medical costs.
“Hey there! I wanted to share something close to my heart: my sweet girl, Cara-Melly D, needs surgery to get back to her playful self. Every donation makes a huge difference in her recovery and well-being, so if you can, please click the link below to help or share it with others.”
💚 Rooted in Community
From planting trees to helping a neighbor and his dog, these moments remind us what makes this neighborhood special — people looking out for one another and for the shared spaces that connect us.
Each small act — planting a tree, donating a few dollars, or saying hello at the dog park — helps grow a community that’s a little greener, a little kinder, and a lot stronger.
Woofs ‘n wags,
The Volunteer Team
