UCSF has tremendous intellectual, scientific, material and human resources to contribute to improvement in the health and well-being of the public. Local communities also represent a wealth of knowledge and resources. San Francisco is well known for its thriving and multi-faceted public, nonprofit and private sectors that contribute to the City's social, economic and community well-being. UCSF's Center for Community Engagement endeavors to harness University resources in collaboration with those in San Francisco communities to bring new meaning to the definition of a public research university — one that truly serves the vibrant communities of San Francisco.