Promotores Program
The South San Francisco Promotores Program provides support to improve the health and well-being of South San Francisco residents. Our program aims to be crafted and molded to fit the needs of the community we serve.
This initiative is a proud product of the Racial and Social Equity Commission’sAction Plan(PDF, 11MB). The intention of the program is to expand linkage and navigation support for people of color and other historically disenfranchised community members and build trust between community members and the City.
How the Promotores Team can help you
Promotores, or Community Health Workers, connects communities to tangible services, provides support and peer education, and are fully vested in improving the overall health and well-being of the community. Promotores’ work is often described asservicio de corazón – service from the heart.
The Promotores team can provide:
- Culturally and linguistically competent support in navigating the services and health support you need
- Strengthen communication between communities and health and human service agencies
- Outreach and community mobilization
- Capacity building among residents and health and human services
- Cultural mediation
- Health promotion
- Informal counseling
- Public health guidance
- Community-based advocacy
- Participation in research and evaluation
Contact Us
The Promotores Team is available seven days a week. You can contact the Promotores Team directly or schedule an appointment by emailing promotores@ssf.net or calling 650-829-6680.
Meet the Promotores Team!
Marisol Durand (she/her) | Promotora
Marisol Durand is a long time South San Francisco resident and a mother of two teenage boys. Marisol and her husband own a small cleaning business. During the pandemic, Marisol received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from Skyline college, and shortly after received her Medical Assistant Certificate. Marisol is passionate about working with people and building community. During her free time, Marisol enjoys hiking and biking with her family at Orange Park, Oyster Point, and other places around the city. Marisol’s favorite place to visit in South San Francisco is Sign Hill. She loves to walk around this area and take in the quiet and peaceful scenery. She is very excited to begin this role and make and positive impact for the South San Francisco community.
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Erick Colomer (he/him) | Promotor
Erick Colomer's parents immigrated to the United States from Nicaragua and was raised with Spanish as his primary language. Erick attended Mission High School and studied Business at City College of San Francisco. He was previously a Community Outreach Coordinator with Revive SF and a Caseworker for the Center of Juvenile and Criminal Justice's 'Roads to Recovery' Program. Erick is passionate about business and helping others launch their own small businesses and helping communities attain sustainable living and housing. As a husband and father of two, Erick enjoys family time on the weekends. Recreationally, he writes, produces, and records music. Erick’s favorite places to visit in South San Francisco are Orange Park and the Oyster Point Marina.
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Learn More!
How did the program start?
The South San Francisco Promotores Program was established in March 2022. This initiative is a proud product of the Racial and Social Equity Commission’s Action Plan(PDF, 11MB). The intention of the program is to expand linkage and navigation support for people of color and other historically disenfranchised community members and build trust between community members and the City.
What are the program's mission and goals?
The mission of the Promotores Program is to cultivate meaningful relationships with residents and build trust with the community.
- Goal 1: Inform, educate, and empower the community though targeted outreach and education efforts.
- Goal 2: Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches are used in civic engagement activities.
- Goal 3: Increase use of supportive services by residents of color.
These goals proudly align with Strategy 3.1 in the Racial and Social Equity Commission's Action Plan.
How can I get involved?
The Promotores Program welcomes and values community input and collaboration. We accept volunteers for special events as needed. Internships may also be available for students. For more information, please reach out to promotores@ssf.net.