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Newsletter
September 18th, 2026
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events & Updates
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| September Calendar
Festive and local events happening this month!
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The MAGIC Program hosted our 17th Annual Backpack Giveaway and Celebration on Saturday, August 1st, at Gateway High School. We gave out over 300 backpacks to the youth within our community! We extend our sincere gratitude to all our community partners, sponsors, and volunteers for their invaluable support in making this event a success. Thank you to all the community members who came out to receive backpacks; our event wouldn't be possible without your continued support.
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The MAGIC Programs team extends a special thank you to all of our 2026 MAGIC Back-to-School Celebration and Backpack Giveaway sponsors, partners, vendors, and volunteers!
Thanks to your continued support, we distributed 2,100 backpacks and 106 bikes with helmets as well as provided valuable resources, services, and back-to-school support to youth and families throughout the Bayview-Hunters Point and Fillmore/Western Addition communities.
2026 MAGIC Backpack Giveaway Sponsors
We would like to give a special thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this year's events possible:
Golden State (Warriors & Valkyries)
Pankow Builders
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Red String
Contigo/PG&E
We would also like to give special recognition to the following partners, vendors, and volunteers who helped make this year's events possible:
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation – for providing school uniforms
SF Bicycle Coalition – for supplying bicycles and helmets
YMCA – for hosting Learn-to-Ride classes
Bottles & Blankets Pantry - for supporting our efforts to connect families with valuable resources
Stronger Schools – for supporting our efforts to connect families with valuable resources
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center – for their continued partnership and support
DCYF - For your continued support of the MAGIC programming
Waffle Roost and Lilo's Kitchen – for providing delicious food for our attendees
DJ Nana – for keeping the celebration going with great music and energy
American Legal Video Services – for capturing photos and memories from our events
SF Skate Club – for providing skateboards and helmets
Gateway High School – for generously allowing us to utilize their space
Contigo/PG&E/Hunters Point SF – for their support and partnership in providing space for the community
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department – for providing the rock wall and inflated archery
San Francisco Fire Department – for bringing out their fire trucks and supporting our event
San Francisco Public Library – for bringing out their Bookmobile
Ranging Rover truck – for bringing out their truck and providing an engaging experience for youth and families
Our AMAZING Volunteers – for donating their time, energy, and support to help make both events a success
Code Tenderloin – for helping manage the lines and providing translation services to our residents
CYC - providing volunteers and translation services to our residents
We are incredibly grateful to each of you for helping us make our 2026 MAGIC Backpack Giveaways a success. Your partnership and support allows us to continue creating meaningful opportunities and ensuring that San Francisco youth and families have the resources they need to start the school year prepared and supported.
We look forward to welcoming you again next year!
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The MAGIC Programs are happy to share this exciting opportunity with our community!
Gather your family and enjoy a day of hands-on science, art, and interactive exhibits at San Francisco's world-renowned Exploratorium. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning for another adventure, there's something for everyone to discover, learn, and enjoy.
FREE Community Family Passes Available
Passes are available for up to 10 people per reservation, making it a great opportunity for families and small groups.
To reserve your family pass, email: kayla@bayviewmagic.org or vanessa@momagic.org
Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait!
Thank you, and enjoy!
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WHO: Justice and Diversity Center
WHAT: Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC)
WHERE: UC Law San Francisco (200 McAllister Street entrance)
WHEN: Saturday, September 19th from 9:30am to 12pm
CONTACT: If you have a specific question about our legal clinics, please send us an email at larc@sfbar.org
NOTES: This clinic is only in-person at UC Law San Francisco. Clients will be interviewed briefly, connected to an attorney for a consultation, or given another referral. We will stop accepting clients at 11:30 am or earlier due to capacity. This is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. These clinics are intended for low-income members of our community and can’t address homeowner or HOA issues.
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WHO: Children’s Council
WHAT: City Kids Family Fair
WHERE: 445 Church Street/16th Street
WHEN: Saturday, September 19th from 10a-1p
CONTACT: Get your tickets here!
NOTES: Join us as we celebrate the 10th annual City Kids Family Fair. This is a free event with family-friendly activities, games, free books, diapers, early education resources and more.
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WHO: AAPAC/SF Children & Nature
WHAT: Black Families in Nature
WHERE: Haight Street Fair | McLaren Redwood Playground
WHEN: Sunday, September 20th and Saturday, September 26th, from 10a-1p
CONTACT: Register here!
NOTES: Enjoy the outside and connect with community. This is a safe, welcoming, and joyful outdoor space for Black families across San Francisco. Bring the family, meet other families, and experience fun adventures together.
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WHO: Kuumba Healing Project/ NAMI San Francisco
WHAT: Advocating for Your Black Child
WHERE: Virtually, register here!
WHEN: Wednesdays from September 23rd to November 18th, 6-8pm
CONTACT: Email Ashley Brown-Hagan at ashley@namisf.org with any questions
NOTES: A free, 8-week virtual series for Black parents and caregivers of Black children and youth (Elementary–High School) navigating mental health, neurological, or learning differences. Topics include navigating school and systemic racism, behavioral health and neurological differences, social-emotional learning, and building community support.
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WHO: SEO Scholars
WHAT: Application Workshops
WHERE: Online, via Zoom. Register here!
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm through October 28th
CONTACT: Email the SF Admissions Team at sfadmissions@seo-usa.org with any questions
NOTES: SEO Scholars is a free 8-year academic organization supporting students getting to and through college. 100% of our scholars are accepted into 4-year universities and 85% graduate from college! Our Class of 2030 applications are now open for current 9th grade students living in the Bay Area. The application workshops are for students, families, and school/ community partners to learn more about our program, meet current Scholars, and get support in applying to SEO Scholars.
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WHO: SF Public Utilities Commission
WHAT: D10’s 14th Annual Health Fest
WHERE: Southeast Community Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 17th from 11a-4p
CONTACT: RSVP here!
NOTES: This year's theme, Bayview in Motion, celebrates movement, wellness, and community for a day of health, healing, and collective joy in San Francisco’s District 10. There will be free health screening services, fitness activities, games, mental health resources, and so much more.
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WHO: Mario B
WHAT: After School Program
WHERE: African American Arts and Culture Complex (762 Fulton Street)
WHEN: Wednesdays from 4-6pm
CONTACT: Sign up by emailing mariobthestylist@gmail.com or call 510-472-0782
NOTES: Sign up today to immerse yourself into the performing arts, acting, dance, modeling, singing, and all-around talent building.
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WHO: City and County of San Francisco/SFUSD
WHAT: This is Your City: Family Listening Series
WHERE: Tenderloin Rec Center | African American Arts and Culture Complex
WHEN: Thursday, September 24th 5pm | Saturday, October 3rd 11am
CONTACT: Sign up here!
NOTES: Everyone is invited to attend any of the 14 in-person Family Summits that will take place across San Francisco from September 12 to December 12, 2026. Free food, childcare, and interpretation services (by request) will be available at all Family Summits. Information gathered from the summits will help shape the future of our city. Whether you've lived in San Francisco your whole life or recently made it your home, your experiences and ideas matter. An Online Citywide Survey is also available to families and young adults ages 18–24. Survey responses will help the City and the San Francisco Unified School District better understand community needs and inform future planning for children, youth, and families.
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WHO: San Francisco County Transportation Authority
WHAT: Western Addition - Geary Boulevard Study
WHERE: Online
CONTACT: Learn more and sign up for email updates at sfcta.org/westernadditiongeary.
NOTES: This study is rethinking the urban renewal-era Geary Expressway to create a more connected, safer, and more livable neighborhood. The study team wants to hear what matters most to you - your priorities for the neighborhood, places that feel unsafe or hard to get around, and the businesses, services, and gathering spaces you'd like to see along the corridor. The survey takes about 7-10 minutes and is available in six languages: English | Spanish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Russian
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WHO: Community Youth Center
WHAT: Coalition for Community Safety and Justice
WHERE: San Francisco
NOTES: The Coalition for Community Safety and Justice (CCSJ) is a group of four Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organization. Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinese Progressive Association, New Breath Foundation and Community Youth Center San Francisco - formed to address the safety of the AAPI community against violence, racism, and xenophobia.
Our goal is to build racial solidarity while increasing public safety, through cultrually competent, city-wide network and programs that prioitize violence prevention and intervention.
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WHO: SF-Marin Food Bank
WHAT: Western Addition Community Market
WHERE: 1239 Turk Street
WHEN: Tuesday: 2:30p-5:30p | Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 11a-2p
NOTES: The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating a community market at 1239 Turk St. They currently have a limited number of available spaces for San Francisco residents who live or work in 94102, 94109, 94115, or 94117 zip codes. What to bring: unexpired photo ID or passport, proof of address, if different from what's on your ID (utility bill, bank statement, or similar, not more than 2 months old), proof of workplace address if you live in a different zip code.
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WHO: Civic Joy Fund
WHAT: Block Party Fund
WHERE: San Francisco
WHEN: Ongoing, to close sometime late summer
NOTES: Apply today for this grant program that supports neighborhood lead block parties across San Francisco. If you have an idea for a block party in your neighborhood, but need assistance in receiving a permit or funding, then apply here!
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WHO: African American Arts and Culture Complex
WHAT: Fillmore Community Market
WHERE: African American Arts and Culture Complex (762 Fulton Street)
WHEN: Ongoing: Saturdays from 12-4pm
NOTES: Come out to support local businesses in the Fillmore. This community market is providing the opportunity to shop locally and empower small businesses in the neighborhood. To register as a vendor, sign up here!
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WHO: CalKIDS
WHAT: Free Money for College
WHERE: Claim your account here!
NOTES: CalKIDS is a new program from the State of California that provides eligible families with free money for college. California newborns can receive up to $175 and eligible California public school students can receive up to $1,500. CalKIDS was created to help families kickstart their college savings plan and increase access to higher education.
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WHO: Kindergarten 2 College
WHAT: Claim your earned money for college
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Ongoing
CONTACT: Please visit sfgov.org/k2c for more information on how to claim your free money
NOTES: If you are graduating (Class of 2026) or a graduate (Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025) of a San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) or SFUSD-affiliated charter school, it’s time to claim your money for college and put it to good use on expenses like tuition, fees, and school supplies! San Francisco opened a college savings account with $50 for every SFUSD student. You may have saved personal contributions and additional incentives awarded by K2C as well. Click here to submit a withdrawal request.
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WHO: Children's Council
WHAT: BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Program
WHERE: apply here!
WHEN: Open Now for Fall 2026
CONTACT: Email: bipoceceprograms@childrenscouncil.org | Call: (415) 276-2900 for more information.
NOTES: Slots are open for the upcoming Fall 2026 Pre-Apprenticeship program. Program benefits include: 6 college units in child development, early childhood educator certificate, educational stipends, free tuition, tutoring and academic supplies, job placement and support services. Learn more here!
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WHO: Into the Streets
WHAT: Hiring Seasonal and Full-Time positions
WHERE: San Francisco
WHEN: Open until filled
CONTACT: Email abraham@intothestreetssf.com with any questions
NOTES: Into the Streets produces community and cultural events across San Francisco, partnering with neighborhood groups, businesses, and city leaders to create festivals everyone can enjoy. You may know our events like Downtown First Thursdays, Bhangra & Beats, Saturdays in the City, and collaborations such as the Sunset Night Market. Now hiring for seasonal roles and one full-time position for our 2026 events. Positions available are: Build & Strike Managers and Access Ambassadors. Apply here!
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WHO: Compass Childcare Support Services
WHAT: Subsidies Childcare for families experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco
WHERE: San Francisco
WHEN: Program is open year-round
CONTACT: Parent(s) can apply online or email CCSS coordinator mgalindo@compass-sf.org to complete screening and understand childcare needs/determine eligibility.
NOTES: Compass Childcare Support Services (CCSS) offers subsidized childcare for families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco and have children under 5yrs old, not in Kindergarten, and in their custody. CCSS supports eligible parents with a childcare voucher, enrollment licensed in Home childcare center & Centers, and ongoing case management.
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CJCJ has released a Justice Services Care Model for the youth and families of those living both within and outside of the City and County of San Francisco. Check out the flyer above for more details about the services offered after a young person is arrested within the City.
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WHO: City and County of San Francisco
WHAT: Internship: Clean Slate Program
WHERE: Apply here!
WHEN: Ongoing
CONTACT: Email pdr-cleanslate@sfgov.org with any questions
NOTES: We are looking for students who are committed to indigent criminal defense. Students with a general interest in criminal law or who view being a prosecutor as a possible career choice should not apply. We are looking for students with a passion for working for the underprivileged, the marginalized, and the forgotten in society. We want students with strong written and oral communication skills – who are willing to think like advocates and fight for our clients. We will also provide tons of training and opportunities that are tailored to interns’ interests.
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WHO: Department of Public Health
WHAT: Heart of Access film
WHERE: Online only
WHEN: Currently available
CONTACT: Register here to watch it online!
NOTES: Sign up today to view the full length movie for free. Watch how director ShakaJamal, an Oakland born filmmaker, elevates compelling stories of community, academic, and public health partnerships at the center of San Francisco's COVID-19 equity response. Highlights include honoring the memory of the lives lost to COVID-19 and uplifting the partnerships that helped San Francisco achieve one of the lowest pandemic associated death rates of any metropolitan area in the US.
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WHO: Sprouts
WHAT: Chef training internship
WHERE: Apply here!
WHEN: Spring, Summer, and Fall cohorts are accepting applications in January, April, and August
CONTACT: More information can be found here
NOTES: At Sprouts Chef Training, we equip youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Youth are paired with a chef mentor and case manager to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain a culinary job. Internships last a minimum of twelve hours a week and run from two to six months. Support will be provided to interns after the program has ended to ensure they succeed post-internship.
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To stay up to date on the latest SFMTA Muni improvements, please click here.
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In collaboration with our sister program BMAGIC, located in and serving the Bayview/Hunter's Point community, the MAGIC programs bring together trusted community-based service providers, creating a backbone for developing and implementing initiatives that advance education and health, and economic mobility of disadvantaged families.
To learn more about BMAGIC, check out their calendar and their two social media links below.
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