Category Archives: Resources

FAFSA Help for High School Seniors!

Do you know a high school senior looking for financial aid? This year Mission Graduates and MEDA partnered together to increase the rate of students who are filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Below is the schedule for FAFSA workshops, free for any high … Continue reading

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Recruiting girls, 6th-9th grade, for Girlz Climb On!

GirlVentures, a non-profit organization based in the Women’s Building, is currently recruiting girls for their after-school program called Girlz Climb On. This program pairs girls (grades 6-9) with an adult female mentor – they climb, laugh & learn together once a week for … Continue reading

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Strengthening Families Program

Having trouble with your teen? Let the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) help. SFP is an evidence based parenting and family program that involves not just the parents or the child alone but the entire family. SFP has been found to significantly … Continue reading

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Renewable energy alternative for San Francisco

CleanPowerSF—a renewable energy alternative on its way to San Francisco Clean energy supporters in San Francisco can breathe a little easier. CleanPowerSF, the long-awaited renewable energy alternative to PG&E’s electric generation, if passed by the Board of Supervisors and the … Continue reading

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Middle School Fair

On November 30th from 5:30PM-7:30PM, the Boys and Girls Club will be hosting their second annual middle school fair at the Columbia Park Clubhouse. Schools in the Mission and surrounding districts are invited to host tables and talk to 4th and … Continue reading

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Emerge California program for women

Emerge California is a political candidate training program for Democratic women who want to run for office. The Emerge California program consists of intensive training sessions spanning a seven-month period with more than 70 hours of programming. The core curriculum covers … Continue reading

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Volunteer with MEDA

MEDA (Mission Economic Development Agency)  is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming 2011-2012 tax season. They’re looking for people to help individuals with preparing taxes, filling out FAFSA (financial aid) forms for families with college bound students, as well as greeters … Continue reading

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Grants aimed to aid Organizations

The San Francisco Foundation is now accepting applications for five grants: Education (due November 7th) Arts and Culture (due November 7th) Community Development (due by November 14th) Community Health (due by November 14th) Environment (due November 14th). To be eligible, your organization must: … Continue reading

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Mission Sunday Streets

Sunday Streets is coming to the Mission on October 23rd from 11am to 4pm. It will start at Duboce and Valencia and end at 24th St and Hampshire. Street Activities include: · Swing Dance lessons (Valencia/14th) · Freedom from Training … Continue reading

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In memory of Eric Quezada

Please join us to celebrate the life of our dear friend and compañero, Eric Quezada. The celebration will include testimonials from family members and friends, as well as a number of cultural performances representing the Mission community that Eric lived in … Continue reading

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