Jamestown Stories
Jamestown Welcomes New Executive Director Nelly Sapinski
Dear Jamestown Familia,
In these difficult times, we are excited to announce the Jamestown Board of Directors has selected Manuela “Nelly” Sapinski as the organization’s next Executive Director. Nelly succeeds Myrna Melgar who will step down on May 29, 2020.
Jamestown Persists Amidst School Closures and City Lockdowns
Familia, we hope you are staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. Jamestown, along with our community partners, have done our best to remain adaptable to the circumstances and continue working to ensure our communities are safe and informed on COVID-19.
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.
Jamestown: Reclaiming Space and Culture in The Mission
After months of planning and working behind the scenes, The Jamestown Community Center is excited to announce that along with a consortium of other community organizations, we have purchased part of the equity in the building that houses our administrative office on the corner of Alabama and 19th Street.
Free the Children! And Resources for Immigrant Families in Public Schools
On Monday, Sept. 16th, over 1,000 students helped to lead a mass protest with partner organizations who rallied and marched along Mission Street from 24th St. to San Francisco City Hall.
Jamestown Goes Back to School
We’re buzzing with excitement looking ahead at three new programs, celebrating new staff at our sites and a must-go-to Loco Bloco event!
Summer of Moving to the Rhythm of San Francisco
This summer, our Jamestown programs spent their days “Moving to the Rhythm of San Francisco!” Students experienced a summer of adventure, diving into new territory every day with enriching, hands-on and collaborative activities.
Futuros Sin Fronteras - Our School Year Recap
Join us in taking a look back at some of our greatest achievements and highlights across the Jamestown programs in the year of 2018-19!
Jamestown Celebrates Our First Annual Atletas Banquet
On May 21st, 2019, The Jamestown Community Center held our very first Atletas Award Banquet for soccer coaches and families who are a part of Soccer For All.