Please register for 2019 School Community Grants Informational Webinar on Jan 17, 2019 1:00 PM PST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6816496399593436417 The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (“BAAQMD” or “Air District”) is offering small grants to teachers, student leaders, and parent leaders in public K-12 schools in the Bay Area. The maximum grant award is $2,500 for… Read More
Archives: Civic Engagement
SF Rec and Park Winter Class Registration, Dec. 15
Winter class registration opens this Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m! Break out of your winter hibernation or get ready to knock out those New Year’s resolutions with classes including Boxing, Storytelling, Rec-N-Tot Soccer, Rocketmobiles and more! For a full list of classes, as well as sites where you can register, click here. Read More
Apply Now: District 7 Participatory Budgeting Initiative
“Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives citizens the power to set budgeting priorities and make decisions on what community projects should be funded. The process involves: the brainstorming of project ideas, the development of initial proposals, and the selection of winning… Read More
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients Program
Pennies for Patients started in 1993 and is a nationwide school-based fundraising program that raises funds to support cancer research and give students community service experience. Last year’s Bay Area campaign raised more than $500K and had more than 300 participating K-12 schools. Funds raised by schools like yours support cancer research and support programs for… Read More
“3 things to know about asylum in the US” from the American Immigration Council
America must continue to be a nation that protects individuals fleeing violence and insecurity. President Trump’s announcement yesterday to block asylum seekers who enter the country between ports of entry was a dangerous political stunt. Asylum is a vital lifeline for individuals fleeing dangerous circumstances in their home countries. U.S. law is clear and unambiguous: it is legal… Read More
415 Unidos For Freedom presents: a screening of ‘Walkout,’ Nov. 10
Saturday, November 10th @ Mission High School From 12pm – 3pm The 415 Unidos students in the network have ambitions to be the cover of a social justice movie, just like the one above. Come join them, watch the ‘Walkout’ movie and be part of the most popular youth network that supports our undocumented community…. Read More
Dia de Los Muertos @ June Jordan School for Equity, Nov. 2
This Friday! Nov. 2nd @ June Jordan 5-9:30pm 325 La Grande Ave Food, Music, Dancing, Arts & Craft, Face Painting See you there! Read More