Powering Our Future
For nearly five decades, TWB has been a home for feminist organizing, mutual aid, community services, and transformative justice in the heart of San Francisco. Now, we’re taking a new stand: decarbonizing our building to protect our planet, our people, and our future.
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Building Power from the Roof Down
This capital campaign is the first phase in a long-term vision to make TWB fully sustainable and climate-resilient.
Our Immediate Goal:
Raise $176,000 to replace the roof and install solar panels.
Our Broader Vision: Our long-term upgrades will make TWB healthier, safer, and more sustainable for everyone who walks through its doors.
Installing low-flow toilets, ADA-compliant fixtures, and improved filtration to save water and increase accessibility.
Modernizing our heating and cooling systems to make every floor comfortable and efficient year-round.
Restoring and upgrading flooring and community spaces to make them more welcoming and functional for our partners and tenants.
Creating stable, cooled spaces for modems and network systems, ensuring reliable connectivity for staff, tenants, and community in general.
Transitioning our gas appliances to electric systems to support our move toward a fossil-free future.
Upgrading doors, cameras, and key fob entry to keep our community safe while maintaining the open, welcoming spirit of our building.
Resilience That Radiates: Programs Powered by this Transition
Every dollar saved through solar energy flows directly into programs that nurture community care:
Career Advancement
Resume development, job search support, and career coaching
Digital Empowerment
Technology and digital literacy training for women and historically disadvantaged communities.
Information & Referrals
Bilingual orientation and connections to essential services for Spanish-speaking newcomers
Economic Justice
Free tax preparation and financial literacy for low-income families
Food & Family Security
Weekly food pantries and family reunification support for immigrants
Healing & Well-Being
Emotional wellness and community support for women and newcomers
In this way, our environmental action becomes a social one, each kilowatt of sunlight strengthens our ability to serve.
A Feminist Blueprint for Climate Justice
TWB has always been a place where movements begin. Today, we are modeling what ecofeminism looks like in practice: collective action rooted in care, intersectionality, and community participation.
By investing in our decarbonization, we are:
Creating a gender-responsive model for climate adaptation that can be replicated across cities.
Proving that sustainability and social justice are inseparable.
Honoring our foremothers’ vision while preparing for future generations.
"Our building has always embodied resistance. Now, it will embody regeneration."
Powering Our Future
For nearly five decades, TWB has been a home for feminist organizing, mutual aid, community services, and transformative justice in the heart of San Francisco. Now, we’re taking a new stand: decarbonizing our building to protect our planet, our people, and our future.