Our Mission
for the Mission
Rooted in the Mission and focused on San Francisco, MEDA’s mission is to strengthen low-and moderate-income Latino families by promoting economic equity and social justice through asset building and community development.
OUR VISION 20/20
MEDA’s “Big Picture” sees our community at its strongest possible state: housed, financially thriving, educated and activated. Help us lay the foundation for a strong and robust future in 2020 by investing in our Mission families. Donate toward MEDA’s “Vision 20/20” campaign today.
MEDA’S FREE Programs Build Family Wealth
¡Bienvenidos! This orientation is your first step to becoming a MEDA client — and building family wealth.
Welcome
Orientation
Affordable housing is for ALL San Franciscans. We’ve produced or preserved ~1,200 affordable units so far.
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.
Community
Loan Fund
Mock interviews. Help with your resume. Making connections. We offer free training and coaching so you can land a good job.
Workforce
Development
Job training to become a San Francisco office administration or financial professional in just seven weeks.
Mission
Admins
Free job training that’s putting those ages 16 and up on the path to a career — and creating a pipeline for diversity in tech.
Mission
Techies
Stop by and use MEDA’s computer lab for free.
Digital Opportunity
Center
MEDA is the lead agency for Mission Promise Neighborhood — a community of 20+ partners that connects families to free services in the Mission.
Mission Promise
Neighborhood
The latest news from San Francisco’s Mission District
MLK Worked Toward Civil Rights for all Communities of Color
- January 17, 2020
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Photo: MEDA’s Andrea Gomez holds an inspirational MLK quote. The late Martin Luther King Jr.’s values were consistent with MEDA’s ...
MEDA’s Legacy of Support and Advocacy to Foster the Growth of Small Businesses
- January 16, 2020
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When nonprofit MEDA opened its doors in a small space in San Francisco’s Mission District way back in 1973, there was a sole purpose: stre ...
What is in YOUR Next Chapter? Find out by Joining MEDA’s VITA Tax Team in 2020!
- January 14, 2020
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by MEDA’s Marcail Distante In addition to catching yourself scratching out “19” on different forms, papers and documents, 2020 comes w ...
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– Saul Chavez, Owner, El Gran Taco Loco