May 08

SFPCF May 2026 Update

Celebrating Community & the Mission Station Officers Who Serve San Francisco

May is here, and we’re thrilled to spotlight Mission Station, one of San Francisco’s most culturally rich and vibrant districts, stretching east of Twin Peaks to the James Lick Freeway and south of Market Street to Cesar Chavez Street. 

Tucked away from the fog and wind that shape much of the rest of the city, the Mission enjoys more sunny days than nearly any other neighborhood, and that warmth shows up in the community itself. The district is home to deep Latino heritage, celebrated murals, beloved taquerias, and a calendar packed with events that draw residents and visitors from across the Bay Area.

This month, the Mission takes center stage with Carnaval San Francisco, the largest multicultural celebration on the West Coast, taking place May 23 and 24. Now in its fourth decade, Carnaval brings together Latin American, Caribbean, and African Diasporic traditions through dance, music, and visual art, and SFPD’s Mission Station officers are right there alongside the community to make it happen safely and joyfully.

The festivities don’t stop there. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in and around the Mission:

A MESSAGE FROM MISSION STATION’S CAPTAIN

The Mission District, in the heart of downtown San Francisco, covers the area east of Twin Peaks to the James Lick Freeway and south of Market Street to Cesar Chavez Street. Insulated from the fog and wind affecting much of the rest of the city, residents enjoy a rare number of sunny days. In recent years, the Mission has become a hub for specialty restaurants, shops, and nightclubs.

The Mission Station was first built in 1902 at 17th and Treat Streets, and was later relocated in 1950 to 1240 Valencia Street. In 1994, the station was rebuilt and expanded to three times its original size.

We sat down with Captain Sean Perdomo to discuss what makes his district so special. Perdomo’s leadership philosophy centers on mentorship and community engagement.

“It’s being around all these young officers. It makes it rewarding,” he explained, comparing himself to his 12-year-old pitbull Becky, who “feels like she’s a puppy again” at the dog park.

Recently, he created a youth engagement officer position after learning children felt unsafe walking to school following a nearby shooting.

“These children shouldn’t be seeing drug dealing outside of their window while they’re trying to color,” he emphasized.

Read more about Captain Perdomo

MISSION STATION MERCHANDISE

Stop by one of their booths at a neighborhood event and check out their merch!

WORKING TOGETHER: OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS 

The Foundation and Mission Station are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to a safe, connected, and thriving community. Here’s a look at some of the groups we’ve been working with:

Learn more about our community partners by watching or listening to the SF Police Community Foundation’s podcast:
BEAT BY THE BAY
Available on YouTube and Spotify

Carnaval San Francisco cultivates and celebrates the diverse Latin American, Caribbean, and African Diasporic roots of the Mission District and the San Francisco Bay Area. 

They accomplish their mission through dance, music, the visual arts, and by creating spaces for community learning, school–based education, and advocacy.  Now in its fourth decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression. Come celebrate with us at our FREE 2–day family festival in San Francisco’s Mission District, where we will showcase the very best Latin American and Caribbean cultural arts and traditions. Carnaval San Francisco is the largest multicultural celebration on the West Coast. Learn more about the Carnaval Parade and Festival and its founder, Roberto Hernandez, and watch BEAT BY THE BAY. 

MNC Inspiring Success serves over 45,000 low-income seniors, youth, and families with young children at 21 sites throughout San Francisco. With a legacy dating back over 125 years, their guiding principles remain the same: empowerment, cultural affirmation, and personal responsibility.

They provide a continuum of educational programs, workforce development, homelessness prevention, and social services to the community’s most in-need populations. MNC provides culturally sensitive, multigenerational, community-based services for underserved families. They develop and promote leadership skills that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods. Their clients are predominantly Latino, African American, Russian, and Asian families living in San Francisco’s Mission, Excelsior, Mission Bay, and Bayview Districts. Learn more about MNC and watch BEAT BY THE BAY

FACES OF MISSION STATION