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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The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) has been honored with the Nancy Zimpher Courage in Leadership Award from its national partners at StriveTogether. The award was presented at the 2025 Cradle to Career Network Convening in Atlanta, Georgia.
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José brings a deep, personal understanding of how place-based community development can truly transform lives.
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