The Mission Promise Neighborhood (MPN) is a community anti-poverty education initiative -- a citywide community partnership that was created to support kids and families living, working and attending school in the Mission District. It brings together schools, colleges, community organizations and community leaders to help kids graduate and families achieve financial stability.
Collaboration is our superpower! We're here in San Diego to convene neighborhoods and partners across California on topics such as our Communities of Practice model and statewide promise neighborhood evaluation. A big thank you to SBCS San Diego/Chula Vista Promise neighborhood for graciously hosting us and the Amanecer Consulting Group for facilitating!
I’m excited to be attending and presenting at the @StriveTogether #CradleToCareer Network Convening, where we are focusing on innovative strategies for supporting children, youth and families. At Felton Institute, and in partnership with Mission Economic Development Agency, we have been leading the development of co-located Early Care and Education (ECE) programs with affordable housing projects, ensuring that children and families have access to high-quality education and essential services within their communities. This integrated model helps create pathways for economic mobility while addressing the critical need for stable housing and accessible early care and education.
The next three days I'll be learning alongside more than 600 leaders at the @StriveTogether #CradleToCareer Network Convening! Together, we’re embarking on a bold new vision: to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility by 2030. Follow along with #ConveneC2C!
#ConveneC2C#FeltonInstitute#CradleToCareer#StriveTogether
I'm spending the next two days learning alongside more than 600 leaders at the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network Convening.
Together, we're embarking on a bold new vision: to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility by 2030. Follow along with #ConveneC2C!
#MissionPromiseNeighborhood#MEDA
Conozca la Iniciativa de Compensación de la Fuerza Laboral de Educadores de la Primera Infancia del DEC, una iniciativa histórica que reconoce las invaluables contribuciones de nuestros educadores de la primera infancia.
Exciting news! Our CEO, Edward Kaufman, appeared on KTVU 2's The Four to discuss our upcoming "Dine Out, Do Good" week, a crucial part of our Food for Thought campaign.
In the interview with Heather Holmes, Eddie shared how the San Francisco community can support local youth while enjoying delicious meals at participating restaurants. Next week, a portion of proceeds from these establishments will directly fund our vital programs:
🌟 Sept. 16-18: Asiento (6-9 PM, up to 15% of sales)
🌟 Sept. 17: Panchita's # 2 Pupuseria and Restaurant (All day, 20% of sales)
🌟 Sept. 19: Foreign Cinema (5-10 PM)
🌟 All September: Mission Bowling Club ($1 from special items)
This initiative embodies our commitment to creating educational opportunities for under-resourced youth in San Francisco. By dining out, you're helping students access higher education and pursue fulfilling careers.
Watch the interview below to learn more about how you can make a difference simply by enjoying a meal at these fantastic local restaurants. Your participation can change a student's life!
Dine out, do good!
#DineOutDoGood#FoodForThought2024#MissionGrads#SFEducation#CommunityImpact
We are at the forefront of amplifying public schools and brokering policies to meet the needs of parents, and it must come with community partnership. As Vanessa Danielle Marrero, M.S.W. tells us "It takes a village to raise its schools and so we must look forward beyond just academic achievement, we must address the opportunity gaps with plague families of color, those with disabilities, those who are in transition and those who are from other lands."
Please read more about Vanessa's insights on her work as a parent member on the U.S. Department of Education Regional Advisory Committee - West, and how the collective impact of Mission Promise Neighborhood addresses opportunity gaps and chronic absenteeism.
These are people who are on a mission, for the Mission.
This week marks the first of the school year for San Francisco Unified School District which means our Mission Promise Neighborhood staff of Family Success Coaches (FSC) are on site at schools across the Mission serving students and their families.
Our coaches provide a network of support services to help families achieve economic stability which gives them the tools needed to support their children’s academic achievement, creating a brighter future for the whole Mission community.
You'll our FSCs at:
Everett Middle School
James Lick Middle School
Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School
Sanchez Elementary School
Bryant Elementary School
Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School
César Chávez Elementary School
John O'Connell High School
Felton Institute - Family Development Center
From our Mission Promise Neighborhood Family Success Coaches and staff to you - here's to a great school year filled with lessons, learning, and growth. Happy First Week of School!
To learn more about Mission Promise Neighborhood -> https://lnkd.in/gKvnvVG6#MEDA#MissionPromiseNeighborhood#SanFrancisco