Bilingva is honored to announce that it has been selected as the language service provider for the City and County of San Francisco, expanding a long-standing partnership that began with the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) and now extends to every department across the city, including the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
San Francisco is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the United States, and effective communication with its residents in their native languages is critical for maintaining accessibility, equity, and community trust. As a trusted partner, Bilingva supports the City and County of San Francisco with comprehensive interpreting and translation services, ensuring that all residents have access to the information and services they need, regardless of the language they speak.
Bilingva’s role includes providing professional interpreters for community events, public meetings, hearings, and outreach initiatives, ensuring that every voice in the community can be heard and understood. Our interpreters are experienced in community interpreting, culturally sensitive, and trained to handle the nuances of public-facing events, supporting the City in fostering inclusive, multilingual spaces.
In addition to interpreting services, Bilingva provides high-quality translation services for all notices, forms, and city materials distributed to the public, covering core languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Russian. We understand the importance of clear, accurate translation in helping residents understand their rights, access public services, and stay informed about city initiatives and emergency communications.
San Francisco’s diversity goes beyond its core languages, and Bilingva is prepared to meet the city’s evolving needs by providing services in many additional languages. Whether it is for outreach to newly arrived communities, specialized city programs, or urgent public health updates, Bilingva ensures that language access is never a barrier to participation or understanding.
On average, Bilingva handles millions of words in translation and thousands of interpreting hours each year for the City and County of San Francisco, demonstrating our capacity to support projects of any size while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
We are proud to continue supporting San Francisco’s mission to create a more inclusive, connected, and informed city for all its residents. At Bilingva, we believe that language access is essential to building stronger communities, and we look forward to continuing to serve the City and County of San Francisco with dedication and excellence.