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Adelante. Since 1973.

MEDA is building prosperity, community ownership and civic power. Our proven models are being recognized and shared locally, statewide and nationally.

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MEDA’S FREE Programs Build Family Prosperity

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FAQs

Quality housing is for ALL San Franciscans. We preserve and produce affordable housing.

Community
Real Estate

Free workshops and coaching as you get ready to buy your first home or prepare to rent a below-market-rate (BMR) apartment.

Housing
Opportunities

It’s time to decrease debt, increase income and savings, and better your credit. MEDA can coach you — for free.

Financial
Capability

Why pay to have your taxes prepared? Maximize your refund or get an ITIN — for free.

Free Tax
Preparation

Free workshops and one-on-one coaching to start or expand your small business.

Business
Development

Can’t get a loan at a traditional bank? Start or grow your small business with a Fondo Adelante low-interest loan from MEDA.

Fondo
Adelante CDFI

Mock interviews. Help with your resume. Making connections. We offer free training and coaching so you can land a good job.

Workforce
Development

FREE training program for IT support careers.

Mission Techies

MEDA is the lead agency for Mission Promise Neighborhood — a community of 15+ partners that connects families to free services in the Mission.

Mission Promise
Neighborhood

The latest news from San Francisco’s Mission District

MEDA Recognized with the Nancy Zimpher Courage in Leadership Award by StriveTogether

On: September 18, 2025
By: jmesa

The award was presented at the 2025 Cradle to Career Network Convening in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

Igniting Youth Leadership in the Mission District

On: August 26, 2025
By: jmesa

MEDA's Mission Youth in Action (MYIA) program transforms high school students into powerful community advocates through a journey of self-di ...

From Certificates to Confidence: A Mission Techies IT Journey

On: August 25, 2025
By: jmesa

Even with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, breaking into the field wasn’t easy. ...

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“Veo al futuro con optimismo, con oportunidades de crecer y seguir ayudando a la comunidad.”– Fabiola Torres (Read her inspiring story here — bilingual blog)