It’s time to strengthen the industrious, complex nonprofit sector

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A recent Examiner op-ed would have us believe that The City’s nonprofit human-services sector is a politically powerful, unaccountable behemoth with a self-interest in perpetuating poverty to feather its own nest.

Solving complex problems such as public safety, homelessness and behavioral-health disorders requires an innovative array of short- and long-term programs. With their deep community roots and ability to respond quickly to changing needs, nonprofits are uniquely suited to provide these services.

We endorse accountability measures that are meaningful, consistent, efficient and sensible. Community-based organizations must ensure integrity within their organizations. Cost-effective accountability mechanisms are necessary components. Will SF benefit from loosened opioid-addiction medication rules? The federal government will make it easier to distribute methadone to patients suffering from opioid-use disorder, but California must follow suit before The City can…

 

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