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Nonprofit Enlists Homeless to Improve Quality of Life for Themselves and the Neighborhood
North Beach Citizens (NBC) has been a long-standing partner of Invest In Neighborhoods (IIN). The nonprofit provides meals, housing and employment assistance, and other social services to homeless and low-income individuals struggling on the streets of one of San Francisco’s most tourist-laden neighborhoods. The IIN initiative supports their Street Beautification Program which provides valuable life skills to its participants while keeping the neighborhood looking pristine. Many of those who have successfully moved on maintain their connection to the center’s community and return to NBC to help clean, see their friends, or welcome new people. Read more…
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Businesses Returning to the Mission a Year after Massive Fire
Last June, a five alarm fire at 29th and Mission displaced 58 people from their homes and 8 businesses at least temporarily closed due to fire or water damage. Five of those businesses each received $10,000 in grants from Invest In Neighborhoods in the Office of Economic and Workforce Development through the Disaster Relief program. A year later, half of the businesses have returned after the fire and efforts are underway to bring the others back. “The good news is that the anchor legacy businesses on the block want to come back,” said Supervisor Hillary Ronen, who represents the neighborhood. “I’m certainly going to do everything in my power to get them back.” Read more…
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LowRider Council Hosts King of the Streets
The City and County of San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Invest In Neighborhoods, have partnered with Mission District community organizations and Univision to develop and implement a multi-month bilingual marketing campaign to attract customers to Mission Street businesses. As part of this campaign, the San Francisco Lowrider Council joined the effort by hosting King of the Streets on July 8th—an event to exhibit cars and highlight the long tradition of lowriders and cruising in the Mission. Winners of the annual King of the Streets contest displayed their crowns while the crowds enjoyed the music. About 300 lowriders cruised the streets and hundreds of people and families spent their evening appreciating the custom works of art and eating at their favorite local spots. To learn more about activities to enjoy in the Mission this summer, good eating and shopping visit http://missionstreetsf.com/.
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The Excelsior and Outer Mission Neighborhood Strategy Development Update
The Excelsior & Outer Mission Neighborhood Strategy is developing a vision to improve and enhance the Excelsior, Outer Mission, Mission Terrace, Crocker Amazon, and Cayuga neighborhoods. The Strategy maximizes the benefits of ongoing and future projects to make the area an even better place to live and visit. This neighborhood-level visioning process requires ongoing dialogue between City officials, community leaders, residents, students, service providers, property owners, and others to consider practical approaches to implement the necessary public improvements and investments. Since the Neighborhood Strategy Kick-Off Meeting, the project team has been doing active outreach and connecting with neighborhood stakeholders to get input for the vision of the neighborhood. If you are a resident and visitor of the Excelsior/Outer Mission, complete a survey and provide us with your feedback. Click Here for Neighborhood Surveys and help identify the neighborhood's needs, priorities and preferences. The Working Group will be meeting this week to get working. To learn more about the Project’s next steps, components and how to get involved, visit the Project Website!
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Knitting Together the Civic Center Spaces
Last month,
Invest In Neighborhoods in the Mayor's
Office of Economic and Workforce Development announced its partnership with several City agencies, nonprofits, and community groups to create the
Civic Center Commons. There are grand plans for unifying the United Nations Plaza, Civic Center Plaza, and Fulton Street between the Main Library and the Asian Art Museum to create a neighborhood park. The latest attraction to behold is a temporary art project,
Knitting the Commons, which has literally swathed trees in the area with custom, knitted sweaters. Ultimately, the plan for the Commons will support existing and attract new small businesses in the area; and will improve quality of life for those living near, working in, and visiting the Commons.
Read more and visit this colorful display.
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Photo Courtesy of http://groundplaysf.org/
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pleased to support the following events. Many activities are free and all events are open to the public.
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Civic Center Commons
Visit the
Civic Center Commons (the Commons)—the Commons includes United Nations (UN) Plaza, Civic Center Plaza, and Fulton Street between the Asian Art Museum and the San Francisco Main Public Library. These spaces play a critical role in our civic life and provide a commons where San Franciscans come together to connect – and unite – around our shared values. Here are upcoming events:
“Knitting the Commons” – Yarn Tree Wrapping, an Art Installation
FREE
Visit Knitting the Commons for more details.
Coming Soon: Places to Sit Plus Food and Drink
You will ll soon be seeing blue and yellow tables and chairs throughout the three spaces, as well as more food and drink options – sit and stay a while!
America Scores Soccer Camp
July 10 – 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Registration: $300
July 24 – 28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Registration: $300
The Commons on Third Thursdays
July 20, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; FREE
August 17, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; FREE
September 21, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; FREE
October 19, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; FREE
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Sunday Streets
Sunday Streets provides a space where neighbors, small businesses, government agencies and the nonprofit Livable City collaborate to transform car-congested streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy. All Sunday Streets activities are open and free to the public. Event hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visit the Schedule of Events for more details:
- Mission – July 16
- Tenderloin – August 20
- Western Addition – September 10
- Excelsior – October 1
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Photo courtesy of http://www.melwatersart.com/
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Events in The Mission
Mondays to Sundays at Balancoire
Diverse programming every day of the week: Art and Cocktail Monday, Tango Tuesday, Swing Wednesday, Salsa Thursday and don’t miss out on Drag Sunday Brunch. This and Much More!
Presented by Balancoire Restaurant and Club – web * fb * 2565 Mission St
Tuesdays, Live Cuban Band at Cha Cha Cha
Son Chévere plays Classic Cuban Music Tuesdays, July 11 & July 25, 8pm to 10pm- Plus Rueda Con Ritmo offers a son/cha cha cha dance class 7pm-7:50pm ($10 fee). Son Chévere features Jordan (Tres), Alexey (Percussion), Maria (Bass Keytar), and Ryan (Percussion)
Admission: Free, Dance Classes $10
Presented by Cha Cha Cha fb *2327 Mission Street @ 19th
Wednesdays, Cine Con Cultura
7:00pm: MCCLA Movie Club Cine Con Cultura- web * fb Showcasing Latin American films with English subtitles. Admission: $7
Presented by Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts– 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco 94110
Thursdays, Mission Community Market
4:oopm-8:00pm: Mission Community Market- web * fb Visit the Mission Community Market is an open-air marketplace every Thursday rain or shine (March-Nov). The market is made up of farmers, small local businesses, music and culture programming and after-school activities. The non-profit promotes family health and are creating a fun, beautiful public space for the Mission District.
Presented by Mission Community Market– 22nd Street and Bartlett
Saturdays and Sundays, Mural Tours
Presented by Precita Eyes Muralists, 2981 24th Street
Ongoing on Saturdays & Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $3 - $20
Sundays, Live Salsa
El Rio
2nd and 4th Sundays
3:15 p.m. - FREE Dance Class
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Live Band.
Admission: $8 before 4 p.m., $10 After
Kids Camp!
Alamo Drafthouse at New Mission Theater
Movie Tickets: $1, $3, $5
100% of ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits.
Brava Theater Presents:
Marisela Trevino Orta's haunting, beautiful play Ghost Limb
July 6 – 23
Tickets: $22
Cherríe Moraga's Mexican-American story The Mathematics of Love
August 10 – 27
Tickets: $22
Galería de la Raza
Para Lxs Migrant Queers
Through July 24
For Additional Events Visit…
Brava Theater –2781 24th Street
Calle 24 Latino Cultural District
Galería De La Raza – 2857 24th Street
San Francisco Mission Street
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Summer of Love 50th Anniversary: A Most Groovy Gathering
This summer marks the
50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, when over 100,000 hippies and free thinkers converged in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. The celebration is here and now is the time to book meeting space by the bay. PLANNERS, COME FEEL THE LOVE: Join the festivities by planning your meeting in San Francisco. From free concerts to art exhibits, sing-alongs, and more – there will be endless events to make your meeting memorable. Need more information? Complete the form, and we’ll send you the SF Summer of Love travel packet.
Read more…
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Grants, Technical Assistance and Other Opportunities & Resources
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Looking for a new job? OEWD Business Services has Resources for You
Sign up to receive e-mail information on job postings and upcoming hiring events by visiting
http://oewd.org/email and select the “Workforce: Business Services” option. For more information, contact OEWD Business Services at (415) 701-4848 or
business.services@sfgov.org.
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Small Business Development Center: FREE Trainings & Workshops
Checklist for Starting a Restaurant
Thursday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Register
Success with Facebook Ads
Wednesday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register
Hire Safe, Hire Right
Tuesday, July 25, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Register
Financial Analysis for Small Business
Thursday, July 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Register
Visit the
calendar to see all upcoming seminars.
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Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Digital Presence & Marketing Series
Building a Website
July 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
Women Mean Business – July Event
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration: $15
Getting Found: Search Engine Visibility
July 19, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
Lean Start-Up: Explore Your Business Idea
This 6-week class is intended for individuals who would like to explore one business idea in order to determine its feasibility. Class begins Thursday, July 20 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Registration: $350
The Power of Social Media
July 26, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
Email Marketing and Reaching Your Customers
August 2, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
Ecommerce 101
August 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
Financing Resource Center: Do you need money to grow your business? We've got you.
FREE one hour consultation.
Contact Gwendolyn Wright for a consultation at (415) 348-6222 or
gwen@thewrightconsultants.com
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Small Business Expo – San Francisco
August 17, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FREE
Register
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Foundation Center
Grant Writing Workshop for SF Nonprofits
July 14
FREE
Register
Emerging Development Professionals Leadership Circle
July 7 - November 3
Tickets: $90
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.
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