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.
Juntos, Adelante
We are building Latino equity through wealth, place and power. Our proven models are being recognized and shared locally, statewide and nationally. #JuntosAdelante
MEDA’S FREE Programs Build Family Prosperity
¡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

MEDA Announces a $250,000 Rural Capacity-Building Philanthropic Investment from JPMorgan Chase
- January 12, 2021
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Strengthening rural California by advancing economic mobility in Latino communities ...

MEDA Uniquely Positioned to Partner for Ever-Greater Impact in 2021, Unveils “Juntos, Adelante” as Annual Theme
- January 4, 2021
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The sun rose brightly over the Mission on New Year’s Day, signaling better times ahead ...

Mission Promise Neighborhood “Sixth Annual Holiday Book Giveaway”: Safe Delivery of 1,600 Books to 300+ Kids in Two Hours
- December 21, 2020
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Safe delivery of 1,600 books for the holidays for families most in need ...
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