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Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, MEDA is advancing a national equity movement by building Latino prosperity, community ownership and civic power.

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

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

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FREE training program for IT support careers.

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

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Partnership and Progress: MEDA’s 2024 Year in Review

  • On: November 26, 2024
  • By: jmesa

As 2024 comes to a close, MEDA is taking a moment to reflect on a year shaped by meaningful progress and key moments for our community. ...

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Longtime Mission District Residents Avoid Displacement Thanks to San Francisco’s Small Sites Program

  • On: November 15, 2024
  • By: jmesa

MEDA is proud to announce the successful purchase of two apartment buildings at 2059 - 2061 Mission Street and 2901-2929 16th Street. The bu ...

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Make Things New: Lorraine García-Nakata’s Mural Series Brings Reflection to Casa Adelante – 2828 16th St.

  • On: November 15, 2024
  • By: jmesa

Welcoming and grounding the Casa Adelante - 2828 16th Street community is Make Things New, a series of eight 20-foot-high murals spanning 4, ...

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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)