The MAGIC Programs hosted our 23rd Annual Back-to-School Celebration and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8th at Hunters Point SF. We welcomed youth and their families to receive local resources, participate in family-friendly activities, enjoy good food and music, as well as take a ride in the PG&E bucket truck and explore future job opportunities. Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, vendors and volunteers for making this another successful celebration and event. The BMO’MAGIC team wishes everyone a safe and successful school year.
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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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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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MAGIC is 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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Join the Better And Safer Streets (BASS) Collaboration, (comprised of Walk SF, SF Bicycle Coalition, SF Transit Riders, and the MAGIC Programs), as we celebrate Transit Month and sustainable transportation in the Bayview!
We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, September 12th from 11a-2pm, at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue.) There will be free bike giveaways, raffles, learn-to-ride classes for kids and adults, find out how to safely walk, bike, and ride transit, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your neighbors.
Register: Transit Fair Family Fun Day
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Join for the 4th Annual Kite By The Bay on Saturday, September 12, from 1–4 PM at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area!
Enjoy a free afternoon of kite decorating and flying, fishing, music with a DJ, family activities, beautiful bay views, and delicious tacos from a food truck. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of nature, community, and kite-flying fun!
Register: 4th Annual Kite By The Bay
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Join Umoja HAP at their 2nd Annual Block Party. On Saturday, September 12th, from 10am to 2pm, at Southeast Community Center - 1550 Evans Avenue.
This family-friendly event will bring together local organizations, community members, and partners for a day filled with free health resources, HIV/STI testing, wellness activities, music, food, giveaways, youth activities, and community engagement.
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U-CAN's 27th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Recruitment Fair.
Monday, September 14th, from 4pm - 7pm, San Francisco City Hall
Come learn what HBCUs have to offer. Meet recruiters from 30-35 different HBCUs representing hundreds of majors and professional degrees, Receive application fee waivers, On-the-Spot admissions from selected colleges, if qualified. On-the-Spot Scholarships awarded, if qualified.
Seniors: Bring 10 copies of your Current Transcript & (If Available SAT/ACT Testing Scores)
Juniors: Bring Transcripts.
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The Bayview Safety Swim & Splash Program is offering FREE swim lessons for Bayview youth!
Eligibility:
Ages 6–14
Must live in or attend school in the Bayview (ZIP Code 94124)
Location:
MLK Jr. Pool
5701 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA
Sessions:
Swim lessons are offered during the Spring and Fall seasons.
Come learn essential water safety skills, build confidence in the water, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment!
Apply here!
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Congratulations! 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, then you have at least $50 in your K2C account, plus any contributions or incentives to continue your education after high school.
K2C Link: download
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Eligible students may also have $500-$1,500 in a CalKIDS account from the State of California. 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.
CalKIDS Link: 23KIDS027B4-CalKIDS-Higher-Ed-Flyer-010324v1.pdf
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The Block Party Fund
Apply for a chance to receive funding and permitting support for a block party in your neighborhood!
We’re eager to support events that foster vibrant, connected communities. Share with us how your block party will engage your community and transform your block into a lively, welcoming place for neighbors to connect.
Submit your idea using the form below. Proposals must utilize a San Francisco street as a public gathering space and Block Party hosts must obtain an SFMTA street closure permit.
We’ll review proposals on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 2-4 weeks.
Apply here!
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Community Voices Needed: Take the Bayview-Hunters Point Mobility Survey! 🚐
Researchers want your feedback to help improve transportation in Bayview-Hunters Point and support future state funding.
Who can participate? Age 18+, Live in Bayview-Hunters Point or a nearby neighborhood, Survey takes about 15 minutes
Free Thank-You Gift!
Show proof of survey completion at the Bayview Transportation Resource Center (5009 3rd Street, Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) to receive a free SFMTA promotional gift while supplies last.
Take the Bayview Mobility Survey today and help shape the future of transportation in your community!
Bayview Mobility Survey
Please share with friends, family, and neighbors.
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Compass Family Services – Childcare Support Services (CCSS) provides year-round subsidized childcare for families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco with children under age 5 who are not yet in kindergarten.
Eligible families receive childcare vouchers, help with enrolling in licensed childcare programs, and ongoing case management support. Parents can apply online or email mgalindo@compass-sf.org for screening and eligibility information.
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Basic Info:
Weekly from 5:30–6:30 PM at the San Francisco Fire Department Union Hall (325 Newhall St.). Attendance is expected. This is not a drop-off program — parents must stay and may be asked to help. Please respect the shared space (no playing near fire trucks or in storage areas). We do not meet between Thanksgiving and New Year’s due to the holiday toy drive.
Joining:
Families may attend a couple of meetings before committing.
Scouting America fee: Annual Scouting America Fee: register with Scouting America here! Your annual fee of $173 is payable on the anniversary of your registration and goes to Scouting America. That money pays for the infrastructure of scouts, including council camps.
Pack dues: our Pack Annual Dues are $145 (due in January of every year, half if you join after 6/30). The pack dues go to supplies (badges, neckerchiefs, activity supplies, and the cost to registered adult leaders) as well as financial assistance for those families who need it. Dues can be paid here.
Uniform required.
Every scout needs a uniform: details are available on our website. We occasionally have extra uniforms donated by families who have outgrown them - feel free to ask when you visit our Pack.
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions on our website, which explains a lot about scouting and how Packs, Dens, and Ranks are organized.
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Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service.
Discover & Go - Login
If you have questions about your Discover & Go pass, please contact your local library for assistance. Do not contact the attraction.
How do I get a Pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. Pass is non-transferable. You can have two active reservations per library card. If you reserve a pass and do not use it or cancel the reservation, the unused pass will count towards your limit. Pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required.
Once you print/download your pass, you cannot cancel your reservation. You must have a printed or downloaded pass: SCREENSHOTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
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Thursday, September 17, 5PM - 7:30PM
District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit
The Hub (Sunnydale Ave Community Center)
Register Here
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In collaboration with our sister program Mo'MAGIC, located in and serving the Fillmore community, the MAGIC Programs bring together trusted community-based service providers, creating a backbone for developing and implementing initiatives that advance education and health economic mobility of disadvantaged families.
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