The mission of HOMEY is to transform the lives of high-risk youth and inspire them to not only choose a path of education, self-sufficiency and non-violence, but also strive towards physical, mental and emotional health. HOMEY does this through the youth development practices of cultural and artistic expression, skill building, relationship building, youth participation in decision-making and community involvement.

Contact
2221 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

415.861.1600
info@homey-sf.org
homey-sf.org

Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

Contact
3543 18th Street, #31
San Francisco, CA 94110

415.863.8942
info@gotrbayarea.org
gotrbayarea.org

Mission Graduates provides a wide range of afterschool, in-school, and summer programs helping to establish college education as an expectation and goal for every child. Each year, Mission Graduates reaches over 3,100 low-income children, youth, and families from San Francisco’s Mission District, emphasizing college as a means to achieve economic equity and strengthen the fabric of our community.

Contact
3040 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

415.864.5205
info@missiongraduates.org
missiongraduates.org

Youth UpRising seeks to transform East Oakland into a healthy and economically robust community by developing the leadership of youth and young adults and improving the systems that impact them. Youth UpRising is a neighborhood hub offering youth services and programs to increase physical and mental wellbeing, community connection, educational attainment, and career achievement among youth members.

Contact
8711 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605

510.777.9909
info@youthuprising.org
youthuprising.org

United Playaz is a San Francisco-based violence prevention and youth development organization. United Playaz provide a comprehensive range of services to prepare vulnerable youth for higher education, employment, and healthy living within a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment.

Contact
1038 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

888.975.2929
info@unitedplayaz.org
unitedplayaz.org

Girls Inc. of Alameda County provides long-lasting mentoring relationships and research-based programming that equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated and independent. The vision of Girls Inc. is for all girls to feel valued, safe, and prepared to achieve their dreams of college, career, and leadership.

Contact
510 16th Street
Oakland, CA 94612

510.357.5515
info@girlsinc-alameda.org
girlsinc-alameda.org

DrawBridge provides art programs for homeless and other underserved children in an environment that inspires creativity, joy, self-confidence and hope. Self-expression during and immediately after homelessness helps relieve the negative impact of the experience and can free the child to heal and have positive life experiences.

Contact
P.O. Box 2698
San Rafael, CA 94912

415.444.0930
info@drawbridge.org
drawbridge.org

My New Red Shoes boosts the self-confidence, educational experience and quality of life of San Francisco’s homeless and low-income children by providing them with the gift of new shoes and the opportunity to shop for new school clothing.

Contact
330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 135
Redwood City, CA 94065

650.241.3911
info@mynewredshoes.org
mynewredshoes.org

Cake4Kids bakes and delivers birthday cakes for foster children and at risk youth. Since 2010, Cake4Kids has aimed to raise children’s self-esteem and confidence by delivering thousands of cakes which have made endless children smile and feel special.

Contact
PO Box 2863
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

408.337.2079
info@cake4kids.org
cake4kids.org

 

At The Crossroads provides valuable services to homeless youth by handing out basic necessities like food, socks, and hygiene supplies. Since 1998, At The Crossroads has helped over 7,500 homeless youth and has partnered with other organizations, connecting the youth with resources such as jobs, housing, education, health care, and mental health services.

Contact
167 Jessie Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

415.487.0691
getinvolved@atthecrossroads.org
atthecrossroads.org