FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2025 Chinatown CDC and MEDA Celebrate Groundbreaking of Casa Adelante – 1515 South Van Ness, a New Affordable Housing Development in San Francisco’s Mission District With 168 affordable units and on-site community services, the development marks a significant step toward housing stability and economic mobility in the Mission. San Francisco…
Quetzal IT will offer a much-needed option for repairing devices like computers, cell phones, and video game consoles. Behind the venture, located at El Mercadito in Plaza Adelante, is Zuly Ortega — a skilled technician whose journey MEDA has proudly supported every step of the way.
For the past decade, the MPN scholarship has helped graduating seniors from John O’Connell High School in San Francisco’s Mission District take the next step toward higher education.
MEDA is proud to be one of the five community-based organizations selected to participate in this critical effort.
Yessenia’s Boutique is a fashion clothing and accessories store that opened its doors in 2024 at El Mercadito de Plaza Adelante, MEDA’s business incubator.
The increase in confidence in reporting bullying also connects to the rising perception that teachers and school staff treat students with respect, a trend that had been in decline before the pandemic.
Driven by a vision where the Latino community is empowered, civically engaged, and are decision-makers in the institutions that affect their lives, MEDA’s policy team remains at the forefront of social, political, and economic justice, advancing systemic change and lasting impact for the years ahead.
For volunteers like Jaime Delgado, MEDA’s VITA Program is more than just a way to give back; it’s a personal mission.
The holiday spirit shone brightly as the Mission Promise Neighborhood (MPN) collaborative hosted its 10th annual book giveaway at Cesar Chavez Elementary.
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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