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
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.
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
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
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
Get answers to all of your questions about MEDA’s free programs.
FAQs
The latest news from San Francisco’s Mission District
Mission Promise Neighborhood Parents and Youth Co-Create Systems-Focused Community Report Card
- September 23, 2022
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App will showcase data results live for community ...
Diego Rivera y más arte latino para celebrar en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en San Francisco
- September 15, 2022
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[Click for English, which follows Spanish.] El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es una oportunidad ideal para celebrar las manifestaciones artíst ...
Harlem Children’s Zone Founder and President Geoffrey Canada to Deliver Keynote Address at ¡VIVA MEDA! 49 Gala
- September 6, 2022
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Will speak on the need for post-pandemic educational equity ...
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