On Tuesday, June 24, Edgewood staff and supporters arrived at San Francisco City Hall to thank Mayor Gavin Newsom and supportive Supervisors. Officials included funding for Edgewood's residential treatment program in the City's budget. Thank you cards created by Edgewood children and staff were presented to San Francisco officials who made it possible for Edgewood's historic program to continue to serve San Francisco children for another year. Edgewood CEO Nancy Rubin, Supervisors Maxwell and Chu and dance company ODC's co-artistic director spoke at the event. 

    One of the nation's leading child psychiatrists, Edgewood Medical Director Dr. Robin Randall works with children in Edgewood's residential treatment program every day.

   Edgewood staff and supporters gather together to thank advocates for their decision to add funding for Edgewood's residential treatment program to the City budget.

    Edgewood President and CEO Nancy Rubin thanks Mayor Newsom and Supervisors for their ongoing support of Edgewood's children and families.

   Supervisors Maxwell, who took a leading role in advocating for Edgewood, joined by Supervisors Peskin and Chu.

    Officials were presented with cards signed by Edgewood staff and children.

   Supervisor Chu and Nancy Rubin.

    Edgewood Auxiliary members Suzanne Baird, Sarah Moody, and Diana Horner join Edgewood CEO Nancy Rubin. Members of Edgewood's Auxiliary members were among the first supporters to rally behind our efforts. Their voices and passion were heard at City Hall.

   When modern dance company ODC heard about the budget crisis, they offered to stage a performance of "The Velveteen Rabbit," benefiting Edgewood. Ticket sales could raise up to $100,000 for Edgewood. Nancy Rubin joined by ODC's Velveteen Rabbit and ODC Co-Artistic Director KT Nelson.