User:Shaun Haines/sandbox

Shaun Haines began engaging in political activism as a result of the growing social injustice and inequality, advocating on behalf of people in communities across San Francisco. He’s been subjected to police violence, work place discrimination, homelessness and homelessness. However, those obstacles never stop him form doing the work necessary to support the community. Instead they are the focus of his efforts to create a just and equitable society where and a democracy that represents us all. Born at San Francisco General Hospital, Shaun is a Native of San Francisco that is deeply rooted in communities of Districts 5, 9 and 11 where he has lived for significant portions of his life. Serving 7 years as an Associate Member of our San Francisco Democratic Party (DCCC – Democratic Central County Committee), a former Delegate of our California State Democratic Committee, Founder and President San Francisco Black Community Matters – A Chartered San Francisco Democratic Club, founder and Executive Director of San Francisco Impact Partners – an organization focused on issues concerning poverty and homelessness.

In 2019, Haines was awarded by Tenderloin Pride for his work in Service to the community. In June 2018, Haines was awarded as a community Pride Honoree for San Francisco Pride Parade. In June 2018, Haines was awarded by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for his work in support of undeserved communities. In 2017, Haines was awarded the Nia Award by Black Brothers Esteem

Shaun Has been recognized for his contributions to community organizing efforts in response to the needs of our Veterans, LGBTQ and African American communities by our State Assembly Member David Chiu and our State Senator Scott Weiner and by former Board of Supervisors Member London Breed. Haines is youth mentor and a graduate of New Leaders Council a political training program for Progressive Activist and Entrepreneurs. Shaun continues to support the efforts of New Leaders Council SF and Oakland and has served as their Diversity Trainer. He continues to mentor the next general of political activists from all backgrounds. He also worked to engage low-income communities of color about HIV and Pre through National “Testing Makes us Stronger and Local San Francisco Department of Health “Prep Supports” Campaigns and by working with the Black HIV Awareness Day Team to host the first event in an our historically African American Community in the Bayview. Shaun has raised thousands of dollars to help combat HIV/AIDS as an Aids Life Cycle Cyclist.

Haines has served on committees representing San Franciscans:

The Sunshine Task Force as a Commissioner The Human Rights Comity LGBT Advisory Committee as a Member The S.F.P.D. Chief’s Community Advisory Forum The African American Advisory Committee of the 17th Assembly District Assembly Member David Chiu Though his activism, Shaun also engages the community extensively in Districts 6, 8, and 10 – the east side of San Francisco. Shaun Haines has a keen and critical eye on public policy, community interests, social justice work.

More about Shaun Haines is available on his website: www.shaunhaines.net