The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)

The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) was founded in 2000 to build and support a strong, organized community that takes collective action to achieve social justice and equity for the low-income, people of color, immigrant and working class communities in the South of Market. Over the last eight years, the organization has experienced considerable growth, achieved significant community wins, and gained considerable recognition in the fields of community organizing, movement building, community development, locally and nationally.