Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities
Rooted in culture, rising in community—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
From after-school enrichment and summer learning to sports, arts, and youth workforce development, we create safe spaces where young people thrive.
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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.
Celebrating 50 Years Strong!
Jamestown is excited to celebrate half a century of supporting Mission District youth and families through safe and enriching spaces, helping them develop into healthy, caring adults.
Jamestown has made it so far because of you!
To celebrate our 50th birthday, we shared stories of our community—the incredible individuals whose lives you have been impacted by being a part of the collective community. Catch them in our blog!