Reunion de Fabulosas a great success
Last Friday was a day to remember. Not only was it Mother’s day in Mexico, but it was also a day for mothers who collaborate with Mission Graduates to get recognized for their work and to share their story. At around 5:30 PM, las Fabulosas, accompanied by their children, came to St. John’s Church to enjoy food and to engage in conversation. The children were busy watching a movie in a separate room, while the fabulosas and some...
Read MoreMission Graduates Writing Coach Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer with College Connect as a writing coach, and help shape a young persons future educational path! Last year, in large part because of our great volunteer writing coaches: Our students have submitted 277 scholarship applications, and have raised over $675,000 in scholarship awards to date. 100% of cohort 5 students have been accepted to a 4-year college. Students are still making final college decisions, however 90% have been admitted...
Read MoreMarshall Elementary Tutoring Center Science Fair is Electric
Caio intently lowers the paperclip hook into the makeshift hole in the “ice” to catch a fish without touching the aluminum sides. Rarely do you see this active third grader with such calm focus and determination. If he does touch the side of the hole, the light bulb will turn on and the game will be over. This creative student-made form of the game “Operation” is one of the science projects made by the fifth...
Read MoreMission Graduates Volunteer in the Spotlight
Mission Graduates is excited to add another talented volunteer to our team. Make’s involvement with Mission Graduates all started with her Communications and Social Justice class that she takes at the University of San Francisco. “For my community service work, I had one of two choices. I could tutor once a week and go home unfulfilled, or I could pour my heart into something that I can see grow”. As a lover of...
Read MoreMighty Marshall Poets
On Wednesday, March 6, the Marshall Tutoring Center put on a show-stopping poetry slam at St. John’s the Evangelist in the heart of the Mission. Audience members were blown away by the precocious poetic stylings of the first, second and third grade classes. Even the kindergarten class participated with a song and dance, adding to the enthusiasm and delight of the event. Enjoy some of our favorite photos and poems from the...
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