MNC Inspiring Success

The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) has completed its monitoring of the San Francisco Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Philip Verma, the Housing Stabilization Program Officer, led this initiative, visiting all relevant campuses to gather feedback from staff members. This comprehensive assessment highlighted the various improvements made to the program implemented by MNC, as well as the valuable information it has provided to the community.

The MNC Housing and Homelessness Prevention team was alongside Philip Verma at different locations, including MNC 18th Street, Evans, Richmond campuses and the Mobile Office experience, showcasing their collaborative efforts in addressing housing stability and support for those in need.

MNC’s Youth Services facilitated an intergenerational experience with the MNC HADS Program (Healthy Aging and Disability Services). Activities included collaborative games, storytelling, art projects, and wellness-focused discussions encouraging empathy, respect, and social connection. This experience allowed youth to strengthen communication and leadership skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for the experiences and wisdom of older adults.

We proudly participated in a successful community resource event connecting families and community members with a wide range of MNC services. Staff engaged families, answered questions, distributed materials, and helped community members understand how MNC programs can support their individual and family needs. Attendance and participation reflected strong interest and highlighting accessible, culturally responsive resources.

We reached an important milestone by becoming fully staffed, allowing the team to strengthen operations, increase youth support, and improve collaboration across sites and services. To celebrate, staff participated in a team bonding potluck gathering focused on building relationships, morale, and team unity. The event promoted communication, wellness, and a renewed sense of motivation as the team continues working together to provide high-quality programming services to the community.

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The Genes and Generations workshop was an engaging, interactive program offered in Spanish running 12 weeks with 17 participants each week. Our program helped participants better understand how genetics, family history, environment, and lifestyle play a role in overall health. Through hands-on activities, participants explored DNA basics, built their family trees to reflect health patterns, and joined conversations about factors influencing brain health. The workshop provided information about privacy and participants’ rights in scientific research, making it educational and empowering for the community.

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MNC Family Services Wolfsohn Campus hosted 18 moms for Mother’s Day, for new and longtime participants. The day celebrated mothers, expecting mothers, and honored mothers no longer with us.

MNC Family Support Specialists Elidia and Cindia, with Norma Carrera, facilitated a physical activity called “Mi Cuerpo, Mi Templo, My Body, My Temple.” This activity encouraged participants to stay active, care for their bodies, and remain grounded. As mothers, we often become so busy with daily routines that we forget to take time for exercise and self-care.

Afterwards, mothers gathered to enjoy a warm meal, sharing heartfelt stories about their first visits to MNC Family Services.

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During a visit to the MNC Mission Bay Campus, Alida Fisher (San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Commissioner), Ryan Hazelton (SF Child Care Planning & Advisory Council, Executive Director for Mariposa Kids), Callie McKenna (Platinum Advisors with CPAC), and Paul Murre (Platinum Advisors with CPAC) toured the campus to learn more about MNC’s Early Care & Education program and services.

The visit included discussions on how MNC supports children with diverse needs, the impacts of the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) within the San Francisco Unified School District, and opportunities for MNC and the SFUSD to collaborate on future early childhood education initiatives.

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MNC Bayview Campus hosted a Mother’s Day breakfast celebration along with a candle-making activity led by our Social Emotional Specialist, Maria. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, potatoes, chicken sausages, bagels, croissants, coffee, and juice. The event was an opportunity to relax, socialize, and unwind after a busy week. At MNC Bayview Campus, we showed our appreciation for our families, especially after the incredible generosity they showed during Teacher Appreciation Week by providing breakfast and lunch items for staff each day.

The candle-making activity offered parents a creative and calming outlet to de-stress and focus on self-care. Families had fun personalizing candles by choosing their own scents, colors, and decorations for the containers. One father shared that he always looks forward to our family activities and is already excited for the upcoming Father’s Day breakfast.

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MNC Family Services in Bayview and Wolfsohn Campuses facilitated Abriendo Puertas, a 10-week parent program on school readiness, early literacy, health, leadership, and empowering parents to be their child’s “first teacher.”

At sessions end, we celebrated with a graduation for the 22 mothers, who received a certificate of completion. A wonderful event, with mothers inviting their children and immediate family members. We enjoyed playing the traditional Abriendo Puertas lottery game. Thank you to CEO, Richard Ybarra, for attending graduation to share encouraging words with the mothers.

Congratulations to Diana Castañeda Zavala, Lizel Yoliana Santay Martinez, Tránsito Ortegon Pat, Jennifer Castillo Turcios, Irene Collado Lizarte, Shirley Zender, Grendi Carolina Joj, Ekarina Castañeda, Michelle Jimenez, Deyling Maria Aguirre Martinez, Carla Escobar, Sabina Aurelia Diaz Diaz, Etil Dalila Temaj Jacobo, Eldy Angelica Lopez Navarro, Erika Adelma Lopez Navarro, Yeistry Yohana Lopez Castanon, Vilma Amarilis Diaz, Doris lizeth Diaz Domingo, Mariela Vargas, and Pilar Barrera Garcia!

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During Week of the Young Child, our MNC Bayview infant class engaged in rich sensory and exploratory experiences that supported early development. They explored food textures, enjoyed music and movement, and investigated simple science through sensory play like experimenting with slime.

We observed their discoveries, engaging peers, and building skills across all areas. As teachers, we followed their interests and adjusted support for their learning ensuring each child felt engaged and supported. Their enthusiastic participation and joyful babbling reflected growing curiosity, communication, and social engagement—and plenty of smiles, giggles, and messy fun along the way!

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📆Save the Date! Join us as we unveil our newly renovated outdoor learning space at MNC Mission Bay Campus! Enjoy an afternoon of kid's activities, refreshments, and community connections!

When: Thursday May 28th 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: 152 Berry Street San Francisco CA 94107

MNC proudly celebrated 13 graduating couples of our Nurturing Couples and Parenting Series. Husbands surprised wives with bouquets of flowers, while wives prepared meaningful gifts in return. Couples exchanging love letters, expressing their respect, commitment, and gratitude.

Special guests were Officer Jordan Coverson, SFPD Mission Station who joined for his second visit, Paul Kleinbaum MNC board member and MNC’s Richard Ybarra and Mariana Romero. Genesis Ulloa, “Poet of the Mission” moved the audience with original poems on love and mental health.

One mother, “I was skeptical and wondered if this was for my husband and me, but as the sessions continued, I felt comfortable. It became a space where we could truly talk and express feelings we hadn’t shared in a long time.”

One father, “I enjoyed all the sessions. Having childcare and a meal allowed us to focus on each other. The topics, activities, and games made the series engaging from beginning to end. I would recommend it to other couples.”

Another participant, “I realized I hadn’t had this kind of time with my husband before. I felt comfortable sharing experiences, both with him and with other parents. I appreciated the vows we shared at each session—thanking each other for being present and for all we do as parents. That’s something we rarely do at home.”

To further promote leadership, two couples were selected as Ambassadors, who will co-facilitate Nurturing Couples and Parenting Series and participate in parent meetings and community events, where they will share their experiences and inspire other families.

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