Question 1

How does it actually work?

Accepted Answer

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joining any SF People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Question 3

Can I join more than one group?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you're a founder who hikes on weekends and cares about the school lottery, join Startups & Tech, Hiking & Outdoors and SF Families. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

Question 4

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Accepted Answer

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

Question 5

I just moved to SF and don't know anyone. Worth joining?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly why New to SF exists. You get a welcome dinner, apartment-hunting leads, and a dozen locals telling you the real neighborhood breakdown within hours of landing.

Question 6

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

Accepted Answer

WhatsApp is how the club actually runs - group chats, event coordination, everything. If you're not already on it, it's a quick install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Question 7

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - a photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or spam. We're a community of neighbors, not a business directory.

Question 8

Who runs this?

Accepted Answer

SF People Club is run by long-term San Francisco residents who believe nobody should feel alone in this city. We started informally with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.