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Newsletter
March 5h, 2026
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events & Updates
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| March Holiday Calendar
Festive and local events happening this month!
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For more than 20 years, we have served over 300,000 children, youth and their families in the Bayview, Fillmore/Western Addition and city-wide. We have created the MAGIC 2025 End of Year Report to highlight our work from this past year. You may view the report on our website, www.magic-sf.org or by clicking here for the PDF version. We would like to thank our partners for their ongoing support, and look forward to providing more MAGIC in the years to come!
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For 20 years, MAGIC (BMAGIC & Mo’MAGIC) has been building partnerships to support youth and families in the Bayview and Fillmore neighborhoods by keeping kids out of the criminal system and connected to opportunity. From backpack giveaways to literacy workshops and job resources, MAGIC helps youth thrive. Support the mission.
Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue to financially host our events year-round.
Donate here!
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The MAGIC Programs hosted another successful Black and White Ball, on Friday, February 27th at USF's Fromm Hall. This year, we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month. Our youth did an amazing job in their performances, which included dancing, singing, and reciting poetry. We heard inspirational speeches from Public Defender Mano Raju, District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch, and Bayview historian Oscar James. Special thank you to Tanner Zion and Maziah Hamilton for being the emcees for the night, Malik Seneferu for the unveiling of his painting "The Great Migration", USF for letting us use their space, and to the Social Committee for planning this event out. We could not have pulled this off without all of you.
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On Saturday, February 14th, we had the honor of participating in the 6th Annual Black History Month Parade in Bayview. We marched from the Ruth Williams Opera House to the Southeast Community Center, where organizations hosted resource tables and allowed the community to support local, Black-owned businesses. This event helped to create a safe, uplifting and culturally relevant space for all community members to celebrate Black History Month, and the MAGIC Programs look forward to participating in the years to come. Special thanks to @burgesevents for hosting another wonderful event!
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On Saturday, December 13th, the African American Arts and Culture Complex hosted their annual Wakanda Winter Wonderland. MAGIC supported the event by distributing over 500 gifts and toys to youth and their families for this holiday season. Special thanks and gratitude to the African American Arts and Culture Complex for a joyous event and their continued partnership, the Magic Zone teens for volunteering their time at the AAACC, to Mr. and Mrs. Clause @Malik93761 for bringing the holiday spirit to Ella Hill Hutch, and to all the youth and families who came out to Wakanda Winter Wonderland.
On Thursday, December 18th, we partnered up with the Jewish Community High School to hold our annual Interfaith event. Our kiddos had fun decorating cookies, making customized ornaments, learning how to spin a dreidel, and building community with one another. Thank you to Magic Zone's K-5 cohort & our teen interns for doing a great job speaking about Kwanzaa & Christmas and shoutout to the JCHS students for highlighting the origins of Hanukkah
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On Wednesday, December 10th, the MAGIC Programs hosted our 20th annual Holiday Food Box program. We supplied 700 chickens and fresh produce bags to households in the Fillmore/Western Addition, Hayes Valley, and Bayview areas. We would like to thank and express our gratitude to our partners and volunteers from Collective Impact, Bi-rite, Kaiser Permanente, Public Defender Mano Raju, and SFPDs Northern Station, for their ongoing support and for helping to stomp out food insecurity during the holiday season.
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WHO: Opportunities 4 All
WHAT: Paid Summer Internships
WHERE: Apply here!
WHEN: Last day to apply - Fellows: March 20th | Interns: April 10th
CONTACT: Email opps4all@sfgov.org with any questions
NOTES: Summer applications are now live! The Opportunities for All (OFA) Initiative empowers San Francisco's youth and young adults, (ages 13-24); by providing them with paid work-based learning opportunities. Internships play a pivotal role in shaping a young person's perspective on their professional future and their available options. We highly encourage interested youth to apply as soon as possible, as placements are expected to fill up quickly.
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WHO: African American Arts and Culture Complex
WHAT: Buchanan Mall Memory Walk
WHERE: African American Arts and Culture Complex (762 Fulton Street)
WHEN: Saturday, March 7th from 11a-4p
NOTES: Join us for an interactive open house and the last day to share your feedback on the Buchanan Mall Memory Walk artists’ new work! The open house will feature multiple stations where you can: meet the artists and learn more about their work, share your feedback on the artwork coming to the Buchanan Mall, and receive updates from SFRPD about the Buchanan Mall renovations. Light refreshments will be provided by Citizen Film.
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WHO: Faces SF
WHAT: Youth Job & Resource Fair
WHERE: Gateway High School (1430 Scott Street)
WHEN: Sunday, March 7 from 11a-2p
CONTACT: Call (415) 238-8705 with any questions
NOTES: Faces workforce program is hosting their 3rd annual youth summer job fair, serving youth and young adults ages 16-24. This event connects participants with employment, training programs, pre-apprenticeships, and career pathways and resources, helping them take meaningful steps towards long-term success.
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WHO: Mercy Housing
WHAT: Job Fair
WHERE: 451 Galvez Avenue
WHEN: Thursday, March 12th from 10a-3p
CONTACT: Apply online!
NOTES: Current open positions within San Francisco include: Desk Clerk, Janitor, Maintenance Technician, and Assistant Property Manager. View benefits here!
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WHO: SF Public Works
WHAT: Arbor Day Fair
WHERE: Francisco Middle School (361 Francisco Street)
WHEN: Saturday, March 14th from 9am-1pm
CONTACT: Visit https://sfpublicworks.org/arbordayfair to learn more
NOTES: This free family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, info booths, environmental education, planter box building, and scenic bucket truck rides! Up to 3 people are allowed to ride in the bucket trucks at a time.
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WHO: Kindergarten 2 College
WHAT: Art and Video Contest 2026
WHERE: Apply online!
WHEN: Runs from Monday, February 23rd to Monday, March 23rd by 5pm
CONTACT: Email JP Davis, at jp.davis@sfgov.org, with any contest questions
NOTES: This years theme is "A Future Worth Saving For." Current Kindergarten to 12th grade SFUSD students with an active K2C account are invited to participate in either contest. K2C will select three citywide honorees for each grade range and award scholarships up to $500. The first 50 entries for the two contests, art or video, will also receive a $10 incentive in their K2C account towards their college savings. View the contest rules here!
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WHO: Success Centers
WHAT: Free Tax Preparation
WHERE: 1449 Webster Street
WHEN: Saturdays - February 7th to April 11th from 10a-5p
CONTACT: Email fecstaff@sfhdc.org for more information
NOTES: Get your taxes done for free. No catch. Just bring your current photo ID, social security card/number, income documentation, health care coverage, last year's tax return, and your bank account/routing number (direct deposit only). No appointment necessary.
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WHO: Girls Who Code
WHAT: Pathways Summer Program 2026
WHERE: Apply here!
WHEN: Apply before Friday, April 10
CONTACT: Email pathways@girlswhocode.com with any questions
NOTES: Pathways is a free and flexible virtual program where girls can explore some of the most exciting areas in tech, learn to build tech for good, and bring your passions to life through impactful projects. Open to all high school girls/non-binary students including rising 9th graders and graduating seniors.
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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 support 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: 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: 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: Good Tidings
WHAT: Ventures Grant
WHERE: Apply online
WHEN: Applications due by Monday, June 1st by 12pm
CONTACT: Email Angelica at angelica@goodtidings.org with any questions
NOTES: This grant opportunity is designed to uplift and invest in young, talented Black youth who are interested in starting a nonprofit of business. Requirements include: identify as Black/African American/ of African descent, between ages 7-24, must reside in California, and must submit a letter of recommendation. The selected awardee will receive a one-time cash grant, along with 18 months of mentorship and access to our incubators of industry leaders. Apply here!
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We are proud to share with you, the 15th annual Mo'MAGIC Youth Showcase video. Come watch our youth, from across seven different organizations, sing, dance, and perform the songs, choreography, and scripts they have learned during these vital months that can lead to summer learning loss. Thank you to all the programs, youth, and sponsors who made this wonderful event possible.
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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: Parents for Public Schools SF
WHAT: Online classes for parents
WHERE: Book a class here!
WHEN: School Choice and Digital Equity classes are ongoing
CONTACT: Please visit www.ppssf.org for any additional information
NOTES: School Finder: Find a school that may fit your child's specific interests and your family's needs here.
Digital Equity: The Digital Equity program aims to increase digital literacy to help close the opportunity gaps present in communities of color or low-income. PPSSF will provide training on general topics such as accessing the internet affordably and filling out online forms as well as navigating the SFUSD enrollment process, and the SF Parks & Rec digital platform for classes, camps, and various digital platforms for transportation.
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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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Don't forget to follow, like, and subscribe to Mo'MAGIC's socials
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