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Ex-Nonprofit Chief Charged with $1M Fraud in SF

2/26/2026

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Story summary
  • Gwendolyn Westbrook, former head of the United Council of Human Services in San Francisco, is charged with misusing more than $1 million in public funds (2019–2023).
  • An audit shows the nonprofit failed to meet city standards and prioritized housing for employees over vetted homeless candidates.
  • City officials referred the case to the FBI for illegal activities, including the improper sale of units.