*NEW
Who: CHALK Inc.
What: Youth Funding Youth Ideas: $10,000 Grants
Where: YFYI is a youth-led program that seeks to foster young San Franciscans with the opportunities to expand on their leadership goals by funding their project ideas. We bring the tools and support; you bring the ideas.
Due Date: April 1st 8pm.
For information, please contact us at:
CHALK Office
965 Mission Street, Suite 520
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-977-6949
YFYIinfo@chalk.org
www.chalk.org/yfyi
COMMUNITY EVENTS
*NEW
Who: Reachout for the Rainbow AfterSchool
What: Bayview Community Black History Celebration
Reach out for the Rainbow AfterSchool Presents 9th Annual Science Festival
Where: 1400 Palou @ Keith. Contact (415) 822-3200, Leave voice message
Virgie Newman @ reachoutrainbow@aol.com
When: Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Note: Hands on interactive science projects NASA's astronaut suit & robotics, Genentech, Explortorium, Oakland Museum of African American Technology (MAAT), Communities United Restoring Mother Earth (CUREME), Spoken Word, Fresh Juice Bar, Ethnic Food and much more. .
*NEW
Who: San Francisco Bayview Public Library
What: Teen Movie Night
When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010. 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Bayview Public Library, 5075 3rd Street San Francisco CA 94124
Contact: Alice Chan, 415.355.2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Based on the wildly popular book, high school girl Bella moves to Seattle and begins to notice the dark and mysterious Edward. As she gets to know him better she discovers that he is a vampire but it doesn't change the fact that she is falling in love with him. A rival vampire clan pursues them and she is forced to decide if she is going to stay in relationship that might cost her life. Refreshments provided. Age 12-18.
*NEW
Who: DCYF and SFUSD
What: Family Summer Resource Fair
When: Saturday, March 6th 10-3pm
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th and Brannan
Note: Please REGISTER NOW to Exhibit at this 5th Annual free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and families. Both non-profit and for-profit camps, classes, arts, sports, and family services — in San Francisco and beyond — are all welcome! There is no charge for Exhibitors and no charge for people to attend this event. This is an informational fair — NO SALES AT THE EVENT. Presented by the SFUSD Student Support Services Department with support from SF Department of Children, Youth & Their Families.
Space is limited. Deadline to register to be an Exhibitor is February 19th. Register at http://familysummeresourcefair2010.eventbrite.com.
*NEW
Who: San Francisco Transportation Authority
What: Community Roundtable on Transportation Issues in Bayview Hunters Point
When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Southeast Community Center, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue (at Phelps)
Contact: Jesse Koehler, 415.522.4800 or www.sfcta.org/bayview
Note: The San Francisco Transportation Authority and community partners in Bayview Hunters Point are developing a Neighborhood Transportation Plan of transportation-related improvements for the neighborhood. This planning effort is different from large-scale transportation and land use initiatives in the area. It is focused on advancing nearer-term solutions that confront current members of the community. Please join the Transportation Authority and other community members on February 16 to discuss high-priority transportation issues and help prioritize solutions.
*NEW
Who: Parent University
What: Quilt and Film
When: Tuesday February 16, 2010 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Parent University 350 Harbor Rd.
Note: Come and quilt with Parent University and learn about African American tradition of quilting.
415-375-7630.
Who: Bayview Koshland Fellows
What: First Friday Night Jive
Where: Bayview Opera House 4705 3rd St.
When: 1st Friday of every month (Next Event April 3rd)
Contact: For more info contact 415-822-7728
FREE: Live Music ~ we're bringing back the old days of community dance hall nights!
**If you can walk, you can dance! ** ** Fun for the whole family**
FREE Tax Preparation Sites
*NEW
DON’T PAY TO HAVE YOUR TAXES DONE!
Bayview families can save money by not paying to have their taxes done or getting expensive Refund Anticipation Loans.
The United Way of the Bay Area has for the past six years offered free tax preparation by trained volunteers throughout San Francisco as part of their “Earn It! Keep It! Save It! San Francisco” campaign.
The program is FREE to anyone with an income of $52,000 or less. Last year over 14,000 San Franciscans took advantage of the service. Bayview/Hunters Point locations are:
Thurgood Marshall High School / Tax-Aid
45 Conkling Street
Sat: 1/30, 2/6, 2/20 and 2/27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
■ Walk-in
Bayview Hunters Point Wells Fargo / Tax-Aid
3801 3rd St., Suite 116 (Bayview Plaza),
Sat: 2/6, 2/20 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
■ Walk-in
City College of San Francisco Southeast / Single Stop
1800 Oakdale Avenue @ Phelps Street
■ By appointment call 415-391-7170; Walk-in when available; Disabled Access
Southeast Community Facility / Tax-Aid
1800 Oakdale Avenue @ Phelps Street
Sat: 3/6, 3/20 and 4/3 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Walk-in
A complete listing of San Francisco locations is attached. Regional locations can be found at www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
*NEW
Who: BAYCAT: Studio BAYCAT Intership
What: The Studio BAYCAT Internship Program is a competitive program that will enroll three talented digital media producers from the Bay Area community. The internship will provide technical training and mentorship for a graphic designer, a digital cinematographer and a digital video editor. The interns will have an opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experience in the digital media industry. Interns are paid a stipend and will gain knowledge of workplace skills and provide them with on-the-job experience while building their professional design and/or video production portfolios.
Graphic Design Track
DIGITAL FILMMAKING: CINEMATOGRAPHY TRACK
DIGITAL FILMMAKING: EDITING TRACK
Paid Internship dates: Feb 09- Jul 09
Days & Times: 8 hours a week
Ages 18-25+
Where: Application deadline: February 26th, 2010
Apply Online: www.baycat.org
Phone: 415-701-8228 x212
*NEW
Positions Available Community Works is hiring people to provide violence prevention/intervention services through COVER, a new program for veterans incarcerated in SF County Jails. Veterans and formerly incarcerated people who can get jail clearance are encouraged to apply. Training in the ManAlive curriculum will be provided. These positions are funded through the SF Human Services Agency’s JOBS NOW Program; applicants must meet Jobs NOW residency, income, and other requirements. See http://www.jobsnowsf.org/ for Jobs NOW requirements. Email community_works@yahoo.com or call (510) 486-2340 to inquire further about these positions.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
*NEW
What: Digital TV Production
When: Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30pm Feb 1st – May 5th
Where: BAYCAT 2415 3rd Street, Ste 230, San Francisco CA 94107
Contact: YH Huang- 415.701.8228
Note: Create and produce your own TV show! Broadcast your ideas about your community and your world. You’ll learn camera and editing techniques, and how to use visual effects like green screen and lighting techniques. Your final creations will be broadcast on Zoom-In; BAYCAT’s award-winning youth produced TV show. Ages 11-17
*NEW
What: Digital TV Production
When: Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30pm Feb 2nd – May 6th
Where: BAYCAT 2415 3rd Street, Ste 230, San Francisco CA 94107
Contact: Amber Yada- 415.701.8228
Note: Create your own animated short film! Learn about animation and character design through Adobe Flash in a professional environment. Your final animation will be screened in this spring’s episode of BAYCAT’s Zoom-In. Ages 11-17
*NEW
What: Game On! Wii Games for Teens
When: Every Saturday from 2pm-4pm
Where: Bayview Branch Public Library
Contact: Alice Chan (415) 355-2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Get your game on! Think you've got what it takes to battle it out with other local teens in Wii games? So what are you waiting for, come to the Bayview Branch Public Library every Saturday afternoon from 2pm-4pm, and show us what you've got! For more information, please contact Alice Chan at alicechan@sfpl.org or 415-355-2860
*NEW
What: Comics Club
When: Every Friday 5pm - 5:45pm
Where: Bayview Branch Public Library
Contact: Alice Chan (415) 355-2860 or alicechan@sfpl.org
Note: Comics Club now meets every Friday! Fans of manga, graphic novels, comic strips, and comic books all welcome. Come read, draw and talk about your favorite characters, stories, and artist.
Who: Willie Mays at Hunters Point Boys and Girls Club
What: Recreation, sports, and education
When: 2pm to 7pm (2pm to 8pm for High school students 9pm on Fridays) Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Where: 195 Kiska Rd.
Contact: James Holley, Clubhouse Director, 415-643-6140
Note: daily activities include: Homework help, Art, Technology, Sports (Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, non traditional sports), Cooking, Game room, Dance Loco Bloco) Teen Center, Field Trips, Community/Parent Advisory Board. Free Membership (6-18).
Who: Bayview YMCA –Sports and Recreation Programs
What: Basketball, Girls volleyball, Jr. Giants Baseball, Flag Football, Midnight Basketball, life skills workshops, basketball camps, wellness programs for teens.
Where: 1601 Lane St San Francisco, Ca 94124
Contact: For more information, call Celestino Ellington at 415 822-7728.
Note: Bayview YMCA Programs are free/fee based (scholarships available).
Who: City of Dreams
What: One on one mentorship year round, experiential learning group events. Also workshops, camping, high ropes and other education based events.
When: Saturdays from 10am-4pm
Where: Serving Alice Griffith, Hunters View, Oakdale, and Sunnydale neighborhoods.
Contact: Heather Mc Gough, 415-706-5799 or heather@city-of-dreams.org
Note: This program is free and provides transportation.
Who: Hunters Point Family Agency
What: Peace Keepers Youth Development Program
When: Monday – Friday, 12pm-8pm
Where: 59 Cameron Way
Contact: Maurice Moret 415-822-2950
Note: Offering Young Men and Women’s Development Groups, nutritional cooking and art classes also occasional Friday Night Fun Trips.
WORKSHOPS
*NEW
Who: Positive Solutions for Families:
What: Job Readiness Services
When: 3rd and 4th Wednesday’s 3-4pm (February 17th, 24th, March 17th,
and 24th and April 21st)
Where: Parent University 350 Harbor Rd.
Note: Come and learn new ways to promote your child’s social-emotional develop-
ment. Build their self-esteem so they can grow into confident, independent
adults! For more info contact: 415-375-7630.
Who: Hunters Point Family
What: Job Readiness Services
When: Monday Thru Friday 12-5pm
Where: 1651 Quesada St S.F. 94124
Note: Contact Tamara Thomas 415-678-8007
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center
What: ABC’s (Answering Benefiting Children)
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s 11am-1pm (Begins June 16th)
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Nada Gugssa, Safe Start Advocate
415-822-9404 Ext.242
Note: Note: A safe and calming space for parents of young children ages 0 to 5, to engage in healthy ways that promote social development and strengthens parent-child.
Who: Parent University
What: Parent Talk
When: Every Monday’s 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: 350 Harbor Rd. #201
Contact: Starr Miles, (415) 375-7630
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Healing Circle Support Group
When: Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Faye Henderson, (415) 822-9404 ext. 236
Note: This is a voluntary support group focusing on promoting a “deep personal sense of inner peace” though non- medicinal practices and self-rejuvenation.
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Life Skills Support Group (limited space)
When: Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street 2nd Floor
Contact: Nicole Avist, MSW (415) 822-9404 ext. 238
Note: This course will focus learning and re-learning necessary skills for everyday
survival; stress management, money management, learning about community
resources, employment and vocational opportunities, and more!
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center a program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Parenting Education (14 weeks)
When: Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm & Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Faye Henderson, (415) 822-9404 ext. 236
Note: This course is a certified program by the SFDHS and San Francisco Family Court
Who: Bayview TLC Family Resource Center program of the Bayview YMCA
What: Substance Abuse Education
When: Women’s Class - Monday 4:30 – 6:30pm & Men’s Class - Thursday 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 2nd Floor
Contact: Emanuel Hepburn, (415) 822-9404 Ext. 240
Note: This support group will focus on Relapse Prevention and learning skills to aid in your sobriety and/or recovery. Referral to residential or outpatient treatment programs.
Who: Communities of Opportunity" Alice Griffith
What: Housing Clinics (Low to Moderate Income level families)
Where: Alice Griffith Opportunity Center 2525 Griffith St. San Francisco Ca. 94124
Contact: Sister Stephanie-415-240-5122 or via email @ alicegriffithcenter@yahoo.com
Note: The workshops include Information & Resources on how to repair your credit, budgeting your finance, and information on affordable homeownership.
Who: "Communities of Opportunity: Alice Griffith
What: Rental Assistance
When: Every Tuesday Intake drop in hours 9-11am & 1-3pm ONLY
Where: Alice Griffith Opportunity Center 2525 Griffith St. San Francisco Ca. 94124
Contact: Sister Stephanie 415-240-5122 or via email @ alicegriffithcenter@yahoo.com
Who: Bayview Branch Library
What: Comics Club
When: Every Saturday
Where: 5075 Third St. (at Revere), SF, and CA, 94124
Contact: Teen Librarian (415) 355-2860
Note: Comics Club now meets every Saturday! Fans of manga, graphic novels, comic strips and comic books all welcome. Come read, draw and talk about your favorite characters, stories and artist. Free stuff and snacks provided.
Who: San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC)
What: SFHDC Housing Counseling Center is designed to provide homebuyer education and counseling to low and moderate income San Francisco residents.
When: Attend a Community Homebuyers Workshop (provided once a month) Please call.
Where: 4439 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
Contact: Careem at 415-822-1022
Note: SFHDC has developed the following rental, owner occupied or special needs housing projects in Bayview: 4445 Third St, Keith St. Homes (10 single family homes), Garnett Terrance (28 single family affordable townhouses). Currently providing consulting on Providence Senior Apartments (50 units of senior housing) and working with the Mayor’s office of housing on 4800 Third St (18 units of housing for sale).
Who: People for a Better Community
What: Bayview Hunters Point Town Hall Meeting
When: Weekly 6pm
Where: Grace Tabernacle Community Church, 1121 Oakdale Ave.
Contact: 1-866-475-6907
Notes: Meetings are to discuss and provide education regarding the detrimental environmental impact on the community due to hazardous pollution coming from the construction occurring in the Bayview Hunters Point Shipyard.
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Who: SF Bayview National Black Newspaper (Currently Offered Online only)
Web Address: www.sfbayview.com
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Who: Bayview Hunters Point Foundations for Community Improvement
What: Free shuttle transportation
When: Begins May 12, 2008
Where: Shuttle Route stops include Bayview YMCA, Parent University, and St Luke’s Hospital, San Francisco General Hospital, Southeast Health Center, Bayview Child Health Center and more.
Contact: Call organizations listed above to locate shuttle route schedule
RADIO BROADCAST COMMUNITY PROGRAMING
Who: Childhood Matters
What: Live Call-In Radio Show
When: Sundays from 7am –8am and any time online.
Where: 98.1 KISSFM and at www.childhoodmatters.org
Note: Parents, you are not alone! Listen to Childhood Matters, a radio show that provides information and shares resources with parents, educators and providers about issues dealing with our children. Listen and call in to 1-877-372-KIDS (5437)
Quien: Nuestros Ninos
Que: El programa de radio para crecer y aprender en familia
Cuando: Todos los Domingos de 8 a 9 AM
Donde: La Kalle 100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF 89.1 FM y www.nuestrosninos.com
Llame: 1-866-996-4667 Para mas informatcion y recursos o visite el sitio de Internet: www.nuestrosninos.com
Note: es un programa de radio que comparte información, inspiración, y recursos para familias, educadores y proveedores. Es un foro comunitario sobre la crianza infantil. Únase con la Doctora Marisol y sus invitados cada domingo. Llame a 1-866-99-NINOS(64667) con sus comentarios, consejos y consultas, y visite www.nuestrosninos.com para más información y para escuchar programas pasados.
No comments:
Post a Comment