Success stories

Cholo Soy Reopens in the Mission, Marking a New Chapter for a Local Entrepreneur

Supporting small business growth is key to advancing economic mobility for the visionary entrepreneurs in our communities.

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What Your Partnership Made Possible in 2025

Over the past 11 months, MEDA has experienced a year full of momentum: we advanced new affordable housing, strengthened our homelessness prevention efforts, celebrated the 10th anniversary of our CDFI Fondo Adelante, and expanded opportunities for young people across the community.

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2025 ¡VIVA! AWARD: Bismark Auto Body & Paint

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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From Certificates to Confidence: A Mission Techies IT Journey

When San Francisco resident Phu Luc first came to MEDA’s Mission Techies IT Pre- Apprenticeship program he had a strong goal in mind: find himself in the best position to land a full-time job in the tech industry.

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María: Building a Career Through ECE REACH and Community Support

Determined to make it happen, María spent time walking up and down the streets of the Mission looking for opportunities and that’s when she found Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA).

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“I Stopped Suffering”: A San Francisco Resident Finds Hope in Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a necessity that transforms lives and safeguards vulnerable communities, as Irma’s experience powerfully demonstrates. MEDA is dedicated to creating deeply affordable housing that respects and supports Mission District families.

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