What's New?

Save the Date! Mission Graduates to honor Supervisor David Campos at its second annual "You Are an Example to Me" awards ceremony - 4/29/2009

We're requesting your presence on Wednesday, April 29th from 6-8pm as we honor newly elected Board of Supervisor David Campos, in addition to special youth, parents, business owners, and Mission Graduates community partners.

The "You Are an Example to Me" awards honor individuals who set strong examples and contribute to the success of children and youth from the Mission District.

We're still working to secure a location, so be sure to check back for updates!

Volunteers still needed for our Dr. Seuss Read-In event! - 3/6/2009

On March 6 at 2:45pm, volunteers will meet at the Mission Graduates Tutoring Center (at Marshall Elementary School) to celebrate the great Dr. Seuss by reading to small groups of K-5 students.

If you're over 14 years old and want to help children develop a love a reading, this event is for you!

Feel free to bring your favorite Dr. Seuss book in English or Spanish, but we'll have plenty of books to choose from. Marshall Elementary is located at 1575 15th Street, but please enter through the playground gates on Capp Street. See you soon!

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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