Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities
Rooted in culture, empowering youth and families through education, leadership, and care.
Jamestown Community Center is a Youth Development organization based in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. We create healthier communities and enrich the lives of our underserved youth and their families, by cultivating:
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About Jamestown
For over 50 years, Jamestown has empowered youth and families through culturally rooted education, leadership, and community-building programs.
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Our Programs
We provide after-school and summer programs, leadership development, family engagement, and job readiness training. Our youth gain real-world skills, mentorship, and employment opportunities that prepare them for success in school, work, and life.
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Donate Today
Join us in building a brighter, stronger San Francisco. Your support empowers youth to overcome challenges and become leaders in their communities.
Our Values
Our Theory of Change
Through transformative youth development services rooted in the cultural traditions of our communities, we accompany youth and their families on their path to realizing their full potential as powerful and healthy members of society.
We envision a community in which our youth are self-empowered through education and self-expression, have overcome discrimination, and contribute to positive change in their communities.
As part of this vision, all of San Francisco's youth and families have access to the opportunities they need to thrive and create a city that is safe, equitable, inter-connected and community-led.
50 Years of Community, Growth, and Impact!
For five decades, Jamestown has supported youth and families in San Francisco’s Mission District—creating safe, enriching spaces where young people grow into confident, compassionate adults.
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re sharing powerful stories from our community—stories of impact, resilience, and connection. Watch our anniversary video and explore the voices of those who’ve shaped Jamestown in our community blog!
Jamestown News and Stories
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Natty Linares: From Participant to Beacon Director
Natty has been part of the Jamestown community for more than 15 years. Her entry into the organization was as a middle schooler…
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Developing the next generation of youth development practitioners
One of the things that makes Jamestown programming so unique and successful is our ability to join our youth on every step…
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Building Life Skills Through the Power of Sport
“I've remained a part of the Jamestown community for so long because it’s amazing seeing all these kids in their adolescence grow…”
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50 Years Strong: 50 Days of Stories, Impact, and Giving
DescThe Mission District has changed a lot over the past 50 years. Demographics have shifted, businesses have come …
Build a Stronger San Francisco.
Your gift helps create safe, supportive spaces for working families and empowers youth to dream big, rise above challenges, and lead with confidence. Donate today and help fuel brighter futures.