EXCLUSIVE: Urban Alchemy’s surge to prominence has raised questions about its role that falls somewhere between security (the nonprofit would argue safety), social service provider and custodian. JeffElder talks said concerns with Jeff Kositsky.
• April 28, 2022 11:30 am - Updated April 29, 2022 7:41 pm
The organization’s unique approach to its work on the streets has its employees simultaneously engaging with downtrodden residents with a smile and cup of coffee, while choosing not to intervene in some low-level crimes. Urban Alchemy’s surge to prominence has raised questions about its role that falls somewhere between security , social service provider and custodian.with Urban Alchemy CEO Lena Miller, The Examiner asked Kositsky previously unanswered questions about whether Urban Alchemy acts as security guards, Urban Alchemy’s expansion and his departure from The City. He also spoke freely about his thoughts on racism and what he sees as media bias against the organization.
Jeff Kositsky, center, now works with the nonprofit Urban Alchemy after heading up the S.F. Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for four years and running the Homeless Street Outreach Team for 18 months as the COVID-19 pandemic began. You worked for The City as Urban Alchemy grew. Now you are on the Urban Alchemy side.
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