About SFYD
The San Francisco Young Democrats support young leaders in their aspirations to learn about the Democratic process and become politically involved. We represent the issues of young people through activism, outreach and endorsements.
BECOME A MEMBER
Do you want your voice to be heard on local issues? Are you interested in getting a job in politics, policy or government? SFYD continues to lay the groundwork for the future of our party and train the next generation of leaders and change makers.
MAKE A DONATION
Your contribution assists us in hosting regular membership meetings, workshops, candidate forums, and various other events, as well as sending a delegation of SFYD members to California Democratic Conventions and various other Democratic events.
ATTEND AN EVENT
SFYD holds many events throughout the year including workshops to train future leaders of the Democratic Party, mixers and networking events, banquets and award ceremonies to honor our community heroes, and a number of forums and debates to better inform you.
Fast Facts
SFYD is a flagship chapter under the California Young Democrats (CYD), which is part of the Young Democrats of America (YDA). We are also chartered with the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC).
Our members are from a wide range of sectors and backgrounds, including:
Elected Officials, including County Supervisors, Board of Education members, City College Board Trustees, UC Board of Regents members, and members of the DCCC
Government, Nonprofit, Labor, Electoral, and Private Sector Professionals
Students and Young Leaders
250+
Members
SFYD is the largest Young Democrat clubs in the state and one of the largest Democratic clubs in San Francisco.
1947
FOUNDING YEAR
The club was founded in 1947 by Phil Burton, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett and others to be a political group for young Democrats that work or live in San Francisco. Learn more here.
16+
EVENTS HELD ANNUALLY
SFYD is an active organization hosting workshops, training, voter registration drives, mixers, and other events regularly. Check our events page for more details.