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July 7, 2025
Fillmore Jazz Festival Rescued from the Brink of Cancellation
The Fillmore Jazz Festival made a triumphant return to San Francisco this weekend, just weeks after it was nearly canceled. Organizers had pulled the plug due to rising costs and lingering debt, but last minute funding from city supervisors and Avenue Greenlight, a nonprofit founded by philanthropist and billionaire Chris Larson, saved that event.

July 7, 2025
Fillmore Jazz Festival saved with Avenue Greenlight funding
Returning to San Francisco this weekend, the event comes just weeks after it was on the verge of cancellation. Organizers had called it off because of rising costs and persistent debt. However, a last-minute infusion of funding from city supervisors and Avenue Greenlight, a nonprofit established by billionaire philanthropist Chris Larson, ultimately saved it.

July 7, 2025
Fillmore Jazz Festival brings back the crowds
The Fillmore Jazz Festival, which nearly didn’t happen, is now celebrating a successful weekend that drew crowds along a 12-block stretch of Fillmore Street. The festival returned after it was almost canceled earlier this year due to rising costs and a lack of sponsorship. But Avenue Greenlight stepped in with a major donation that covered the expenses and made the event possible.

July 7, 2025
Fillmore Jazz Festival is back on!
Fans were thrilled to see the Fillmore Jazz Festival back after it was almost canceled earlier this year because of rising costs and a shortage of sponsorships. But the group Avenue Greenlight stepped up with a huge donation to cover the cost, and 48 hours later, the festival back on.

July 6, 2025
Fillmore Jazz Festival returns after near cancellation
Return to San Francisco this weekend, just weeks after it was nearly canceled. Organizers had pulled the plug due to rising costs and lingering debt. But then, last-minute funding from city supervisors and Avenue Greenlight—a nonprofit founded by philanthropist and billionaire Chris Larson—saved the event.

May 23, 2025
Avenue Greenlight launches $3M sidewalk power-washing program
Pressure washing is coming to sidewalks in the Tenderloin, Mission, Sunset, Richmond, Chinatown, Fillmore, and North Beach thanks to a new initiative by Avenue Greenlight. Philanthropists Chris Larsen (Ripple co-founder) and Michael Moritz (Sequoia Capital partner and chairman of the Standard) are funding the $3 million initiative.

May 22, 2025
Mayor Lurie Announces New Partnership to Keep San Francisco Streets Clean, Revitalize Commercial Corridors
Community-Driven Public-Private Partnership Initiative Will Launch Power Washing Program Across Seven Neighborhoods, Bring Cleanliness, Boost Community Pride, and Support Economic Recovery
