San Francisco Sun

San Francisco, CA - Mayor London N. Breed, along with State Senator Scott Wiener and other city officials, gathered to celebrate the acquisition of a property at 679-683 McAllister Street by the Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC). This location will serve as a community hub offering culturally focused services such as mental health support, job training, housing counseling, and safety resources.

The $5.3 million property acquisition was made possible by a $5 million grant from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD). Additional funding of $3.5 million was secured by Senator Scott Wiener and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for renovations that include ADA-compliant facilities and private counseling rooms.

Mayor Breed expressed pride in the collective efforts to support diverse communities: “The acquisition of this new space is a recognition of the dedicated work that the Southeast Asian Development Center has done for decades.” Senator Wiener highlighted the importance of expanding services: “This new home for the Southeast Asian Development Center will dramatically expand the services it can offer to a community that has been overlooked for far too long.”

Founded in 1977 as the Vietnamese Youth Development Center, SEADC aims to serve low-income individuals with programs focused on development and wellness. The new facility is set to open in Summer 2026.

Judy Young, SEADC Executive Director, emphasized its significance: "This is a momentous milestone for the Southeast Asian Development Center and the Southeast Asian American communities." District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston also congratulated SEADC: “Congratulations to the Southeast Asian Development Center! This new center will allow SEADC to expand its invaluable programming.”

Located between Gough and Franklin streets in Hayes Valley, this site replaces SEADC’s current inadequate locations. The San Francisco FY 2022-23 budget allocated $30 million for community facilities' acquisition and improvements through MOHCD's API Nonprofit Acquisition Fund.