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
Report Finding Reveals Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health of Low-Income Latinos in San Francisco
- January 31, 2023
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As a 50-year-old community economic development organization deeply embedded in creating more affordable housing opportunities in San Franci ...
Temporada de impuestos: 10 años al servicio de la comunidad como voluntaria de MEDA
- January 30, 2023
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La vocación de servicio comunitario trae de regreso a MEDA a una madre de San Francisco para asistir a la comunidad latina durante la tempo ...
Becaria de DreamSF deja huella en la comunidad de la Mission
- January 24, 2023
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Cinthya Padilla llegó a MEDA en el segundo semestre de 2022 desde San Francisco State University en donde estudió psicología. ...
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