Luis Quiroz believes in the mission of bringing the community together. As the founder of Mission Lotería , he launched the Shop Local campaign back in 2019.

"You basically collect your stickers at different shopping locations, different restaurants, different cafes. And each business will give you a sticker with your purchase. You scan our QR code, you upload a picture of your lotería, your bingo, and you are entered to win prizes, cards, merchandise," Quiroz said.

Quiroz said there was a proposal for marketing in the Mission District, and he pitched this campaign to city leaders. Since 2019, the organization has been receiving about $30,000 from the city of San Francisco to fund its yearly lotería campaign, but this year, the future is uncertain.

"By October 15th, we'll be able to d

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