Honoring a Legacy.
Empowering Communities.
S.H.E.R.O. continues the legacy of advocacy, education, empowerment, and community impact established by Sharen Hewitt throughout San Francisco and beyond.
About S.H.E.R.O.
Empowering San Francisco's underserved communities.
The Sharen Hewitt Empowerment Resource Organization (S.H.E.R.O.) empowers underserved African American and Latino communities throughout San Francisco through advocacy, education, housing support, workforce development, public policy advocacy, and access to vital resources.
Through strategic partnerships, outreach initiatives, and community-based support, S.H.E.R.O. promotes empowerment, healing, economic stability, and sustainable community growth — continuing Sharen Hewitt's lifelong commitment to social justice and community impact.
About Sharen Hewitt
A lifetime devoted to her community.
Sharen Hewitt was a lifelong San Francisco advocate whose work touched generations of Black and Brown families across the city. From housing justice and youth empowerment to workforce development and public policy reform, she gave her life to lifting up communities others overlooked.
She built bridges between community members and decision-makers, walked alongside families in crisis, and never stopped fighting for dignity, opportunity, and healing.
"We owe it to our communities to keep showing up — with truth, with love, and with the resources to build something better."
Community Impact
Showing up for our community — every day.
We invest in the people, programs, and partnerships that strengthen San Francisco's most underserved neighborhoods.
Advocacy
Standing with families and amplifying community voices in the spaces where decisions are made.
Workforce Support
Helping community members access training, job pathways, and career development.
Housing Support
Connecting residents with housing resources, navigation, and stability services.
Education & Outreach
Equipping youth and families with knowledge, mentorship, and opportunity.
Public Policy
Advocating for policies that create lasting equity and protect vulnerable communities.
Empowerment Initiatives
Building healing-centered programs that nurture confidence, leadership, and growth.
Programs & Services
Resources rooted in community.
Advocacy Support
One-on-one community advocacy for families navigating housing, justice, and public services.
Workforce Development
Job readiness, training pathways, and connections to employment opportunities.
Housing Support
Resource navigation and support for residents facing housing insecurity.
Educational Outreach
Workshops and mentorship that empower youth, parents, and community members.
Nonprofit Consulting
Capacity building and strategy for community-led organizations.
Community Resources
Referrals to vital services across health, food, legal, and family support.
Event Planning
Community events that uplift, educate, and bring neighbors together.
Fundraising Support
Helping mission-driven projects raise the funds to make a real difference.
Featured
Continuing the Legacy
Stories from the community Sharen Hewitt loved and served.
Volunteer
Join the movement.
Lend your time, your voice, or your skills to support our community work.
Support the Mission
Your gift creates real change.
Your support helps S.H.E.R.O. continue advocacy, education, outreach, empowerment, and community support throughout San Francisco.
Contact
Get in touch.
Whether you need support, want to partner, or are ready to get involved — we'd love to hear from you.