Jamestown Stories
Jamestown Continues To Meet Community Needs During Pandemic
Familia, we all know this past year has been challenging beyond measure. Our world and our communities have dealt with an incredible amount of hardship. Despite these setbacks, we have seen the Mission District rise up in the face of adversity and work together to meet our collective needs.
Jamestown Programmatic Update Fall 2020
Jamestown Community Center is pleased to share our top priorities for the 2020-21 school year. With the implementation of online learning at all San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are focused on the well being and academic growth of our students during this challenging time.
My Jamestown Journey
My name is Teya Hernandez, I am a 16-year old High School student at Immaculate Conception Academy. As a longtime participant in Jamestown programming, I wanted to share my experience on how it has helped shape me into the person I am today.
Girls Got Goals Kicks Back Into Action
It’s that time of year again, Girls Got Goals is back in action!
Presenting Loco Bloco's Carnaval 2020 Theme: From Roots to Reincarnation
Through our artistic expression, we will create:
An embodiment of the ancestral traditions & wisdom living in the land & carried in our spirit
An act of community healing from our ancestral trauma as our scars evolve into adornments of empowerment
A reclaiming of our strength, power & voice as we transform our vision for our collective future
Executive Director Myrna Melgar to Pursue New Leadership Role
After six powerful years as Jamestown's Executive Director, Myrna Melgar will be transitioning out of her position to run for the City of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors' open seat in District 7 in November of this year.
Join The Mission and Support Jamestown
This past year has been groundbreaking for Jamestown, we hope you have enjoyed following the journey and growth on our Futuros Sin Fronteras blog. We have completed the merger with Loco Bloco, expanded our programming to serve nearly 4,000 youth and their families, and purchased space in the building we occupy at the Historic Centro Social Obrero. Our organization is stronger and more sustainable, poised to continue providing opportunity to kids, and helping them succeed.
New Home, New Beginnings for Jamestown
On March 1st, 2019, Jamestown Community Center officially relocated offices to 2929 19th Street. Nestled between Alabama St and Florida St on 19th Street, a sign stands out on the front of the colossal building:
“Centro Social Obrero - Unidos Venceremos,” “Laborer Center- United we will win.”
Girls Got Goals Kicks Off Season Play!
After spending last semester training under the tutelage of a dedicated coaching staff, our Girls Got Goals participants are ready to hit the pitch!