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February 11, 2026by missiongraduates
11 February 2026

Our 2025 Annual Report: What Becomes Possible When Community Comes Together

We’re thrilled to share Mission Graduates’ 2025 Annual Report—a celebration of what became possible last year when our community came together to support students and families across San Francisco. In a year marked by uncertainty, our community responded with determination. When federal policies threatened educational resources, we strengthened partnerships. When the FAFSA crisis hit California—resulting […]

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Our 2025 Annual Report: What Becomes Possible When Community Comes Together
November 7, 2025by missiongraduates
07 November 2025

Celebrating Community: Our Open House on 16th Street

Last week, we opened our doors at 3040 16th Street to celebrate our newly renovated office—and the Mission community showed up in full force. A Night of Connection and Commitment The evening began with remarks from District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who spoke about our shared commitment to Mission District students and families. Her words […]

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Celebrating Community: Our Open House on 16th Street
September 15, 2025by missiongraduates
15 September 2025

Food for Thought 2025: Everyone Has a Seat at This Table

Everyone has a seat at this table. Today, we’re thrilled to officially launch Food for Thought 2025 – our 16th annual celebration of community, education, and the transformative power of coming together around a shared belief: every San Francisco student deserves the chance to thrive. This isn’t just our annual fundraising campaign. It’s a month-long […]

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Food for Thought 2025: Everyone Has a Seat at This Table
February 14, 2025by missiongraduates
14 February 2025

A Legacy of Educational Support: The Joseph Pedott Perpetual Endowment Trust

Joseph Pedott’s commitment to educational equity stemmed from personal experience. As a teenager, he lived at a YMCA while working full-time and attending school. With support from a Chicago organization providing financial assistance and mentorship, he graduated high school and earned his degree from the University of Illinois. That education laid the foundation for his […]

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A Legacy of Educational Support: The Joseph Pedott Perpetual Endowment Trust
November 18, 2024by missiongraduates
18 November 2024

Building Bridges: A Long-Term Supporter’s Vision

Claudia Viek’s connection with Mission Graduates spans nearly five decades, back to when it was known as St. John’s Educational Threshold Center. As founder of the Invest in Women Entrepreneurs Initiative and founder and Executive Director of the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center in San Francisco, she understands the power of building sustainable community institutions. “I’m a […]

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Building Bridges: A Long-Term Supporter’s Vision