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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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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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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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San Francisco Board of Supervisors Approves $60M+ in Bonds and Public Financing Package for La Maravilla/Marvel in the Mission Supportive Housing Development
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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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