Our Mission
for the Mission
Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, MEDA is advancing a national equity movement by building Latino prosperity, community ownership and civic power.
Adelante. Since 1973.
MEDA is building Latino prosperity, community ownership and civic power. Our proven models are being recognized and shared locally, statewide and nationally. #MisiónUnida
MEDA’S FREE Programs Build Latino Family Prosperity
¡Bienvenidos! This orientation is your first step to becoming a MEDA client — and building family wealth.
Welcome
Orientation
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
A free four-week banking professional training program.
Mission Banking
Program
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
Get answers to all of your questions about MEDA’s free programs.
FAQs
The latest news from San Francisco’s Mission District

Financial Literacy Month: 6 Financial Advice Tips to have a Better Relationship with Your Money
- March 24, 2023
- jmesa
In 2003, The United States Senate passed a resolution officially designating April as Financial Literacy Month. It is now formally recognize ...

California Promise Neighborhood Network Gathers in San Francisco for Inspiring Future Building Convening
- March 20, 2023
- jmesa
Mission Promise Neighborhood hosted the California Promise Neighborhood Network (CPNN) at our home in the Mission District of San Francisco, ...

Mission Promise Neighborhood: A Decade of Promises Kept
- February 28, 2023
- jmesa
Mission Promise Neighborhood provides a network of support services to help families achieve economic stability and gives them the tools to ...
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