Your neighbors have stories worth hearing—so do you.
Discover the humanity right on your block. Behind every door, a journey. Share yours and connect with the amazing people in our neighborhood.
Stories Near You
The Garden That Brought Us Together
When I started the community garden behind the Judah Street Muni stop, I never expected it would become the heart of our block. Now, every Sunday morning, neighbors gather to tend plants and share Blue Bottle coffee...
From Strangers to Family
Moving here from Bangladesh to work at UCSF, I felt so alone in this expensive city. Then my neighbor knocked with homemade cookies and broken Bengali. That was three years ago—now our kids play together at Chase Center...
🎉 Meetup threshold reached! We'll organize a coffee gathering soon.
The Best Version of Myself
It was during the power outage after that big storm hit the Richmond. I went door-to-door checking on elderly neighbors, sharing flashlights and soup from Green Apple Books' café. I discovered I'm braver than I thought...
Dolores Park Sundays
Every Sunday, I set up my easel in Dolores Park and paint the city skyline. Strangers became friends, asking about my art. Now we have a whole artist collective that meets by the tennis courts...
🎉 Meetup threshold reached! We'll organize a coffee gathering soon.
Humans of the Outer Sunset
Meet your neighbors through intimate portraits and conversations. The layers of our lives and diversity in our stories make our community unique and vibrant.
Elena Rodriguez
Elena Rodriguez
"I came here from El Salvador with nothing but hope. Now I run the corner bakery on 24th Street where neighbors gather every morning for pan dulce and community..."
David Chen
David Chen
"Teaching my daughter Mandarin while she teaches me TikTok dances in our Sunset home. We're both learning about identity in this foggy, beautiful neighborhood..."
Amara Johnson
Amara Johnson
"After 30 years as a UCSF nurse, retirement felt empty. Then I started the neighborhood book club at Green Apple Books in the Richmond..."
Omar Hassan
Omar Hassan
"My food truck isn't just business—it's my way of sharing Somali culture, one plate at a time, parked outside the Twitter building in SOMA..."
Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim
"Being a single mom in the Castro felt isolating until the neighbor kids started calling me 'Auntie Sarah' at Harvey Milk Plaza..."
Miguel Santos
Miguel Santos
"I fix bikes in my Mission Bay garage, but really I'm fixing connections. Every repair comes with coffee and conversation about this changing neighborhood..."
Portraits and stories by Sarahi, SF community storyteller
Ready to Share Your Story?
Every story matters—whether you're a longtime San Franciscan or just moved here for work. Share your journey, a moment of kindness on Muni, or how you became the best version of yourself in this beautiful, challenging city.
Safe Connections: Story authors choose their level of anonymity and get notified when neighbors express interest. All meetups happen in safe public spaces like neighborhood coffee shops, SF Public Library branches, and community centers. You control every step of the connection process.