Sonia LaPolice took the helm as Executive Director of Propiedades Adelante, the property management affiliate of the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), at the close of 2025.
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By focusing on housing, education, and child care, this agenda provides the critical policy framework needed to make San Francisco affordable for the families who are the heartbeat of our city.
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The Jóvenes Adelante program, led by the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) in partnership with John O'Connell High School, is more than just an initiative—it is a comprehensive bridge between the classroom and the professional world.
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Community ownership is an increasingly essential strategy for preserving commercial corridors, supporting longtime entrepreneurs, and ensuring that community assets remain in community hands.
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On October 23, 2025, the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) gathered partners, staff, supporters, and community members for its 52nd anniversary celebration, ¡VIVA MEDA! 52, at San Francisco’s War Memorial Green Room. This year’s theme—”La Unión Hace la Fuerza / Unity Is Strength”—set the tone for an evening dedicated to community resilience and shared purpose.
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In 2019, after years of mastering his trade, Bismark took a bold step forward—purchasing the very auto repair shop where he once worked. He transformed his expertise, dedication, and vision into a successful business that now stands as a symbol of local pride and opportunity.
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