Category Archives: Youth

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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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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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

The Mission Beacon will be holding an event at Everett Middle School on Friday, Novemeber 4th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The event will celebrate El Dia Los Muertos and will include food, family activities, and community resources. Please extend this invitation to … Continue reading

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SF Flex Open House

If you’re looking for a high school to enroll you child in, check out The San Francisco Flex Academy (SF Flex)—a public, tuition-free charter school. They are having an exclusive Open House at SF Flex scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at … Continue reading

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Young Women’s Circle

The Native American Health Center (NAHC) is now starting a young women’s circle. Native American women ages 12 to 21 can come together to talk about their individual and collective experiences, and struggles. They will meet at the NAHC youth services program every Thursday … Continue reading

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Fall Festival for Families

Come out to an exciting fall festival on October 29th from 12-4 PM at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue Brought to you by Mission Kids Co-Op Bring the whole family and enjoy: Jumpy House Pumpkin Patch Bicycle Powered Carousel and Hayride … 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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SF Friends School Luncheon

  San Francisco Friends School is a K-8 independent school serving more than 400 students in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. The new school year has started and SF Friends wants to reconnect with their fellow community leaders and organizations. They … Continue reading

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