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Mayor Newsom proclaims October 23 "Mission Graduates Day" in San Francisco! - 10/23/2008

We were excited to be recognized by the Mayor on October 23rd for our excellence in programming and community service.

On this day, Mission Graduates also launched the Business Council - a donor group consisting of local businesses that partner with us to help strengthen the pathway to college for kids in our community.

Here is the Proclamation!

College Connect featured in El Mensajero - 9/14/2008

Reporter Juan Data writes about Mission Graduates' newest program - College Connect. The article (in Spanish) features Danelia Lopez, a high school senior who has been involved with Mission Graduates for the last four years.

The story appeared in the September 14, 2008 print edition of El Mensajero; you can read it at their website, here.

"The Choice is Ours" Video - 6/16/2008

The Mission Film Krew - the media-making arm of our T*Circ program - recently completed its latest educational film that was written, directed and shot by seven young women from the program.

The short film focuses on teen pregnancy, sexual decision making, and birth control options in the context of making responsible, future-focused personal choices.

This short clip is a glimpse behind the scenes.

Letter from Mayor Gavin Newsom to kids from Tutoring Center - 6/5/08

As part of the Tutoring Center's "You are An Example to Me" service learning initiative, all 120 kids wrote to Mayor Gavin Newsom describing the issues in their community that they would like to see addressed.

Mayor Newsom responded with this letter shortly thereafter.

"I'm Going to College" Rally - 5/30/08

Academic preparation is a must, but studies show that additional elements can have significant positive impact as well. One important factor is peer culture - particularly having a cohort of friends who each plan to attend college.

For this reason, on May 30th, Mission Graduates invited every child in the Mission to take the "I'm Going to College" pledge and walk through the neighborhood with their peers to express that intention to the community.

Please click here for our flyer, or read an article detailing this event.

"You Are an Example to Me" Award - 3/19/08

On March 19th, award-winning KRON journalist Ysabel Duron gave an inspirational talk about some of the professional and personal challenges that she has faced throughout her career. Her remarks combined honesty with practical advice for Mission Graduates kids.

In honor of Ms. Duron's commitment to excellence, Executive Director Jeff Feinman presented her with Mission Graduates first annual "You Are an Example to Me" award.

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