Our History
Established in 2000, the South of Market Community Action Network SOMAN) supports the well-being of tenants, workers, seniors, youth, and their families, while building collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to advance a more just and equitable society.
As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, we work to improve lives at the individual and family level, while driving broader social change through culturally competent direct services, policy advocacy, civic engagement, and community organizing. Our work spans a wide range of interconnected issues-from tenant rights and language justice to community planning and workers' rights.
About Ugnay Filipino
SOMCAN is proud to launch Ugnay Filipino, a program expansion of our existing direct and referral services, now focused on serving the Filipino community in Sacramento County. Ugnay aims to build stronger bridges of support, access, and advocacy for Filipino workers, tenants, youth and their families across the region.
Meet the Ugnay Filipino Team!
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Ethan Julian Zamora (he/they)
Ethan can provide support in Tagalog and English.
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Jeric Ruiz
Jeric can provide support in English.