At the Richmond Neighborhood Center, we know that a student’s success isn’t just shaped in the classroom — it’s shaped by the strength of their community. That’s why we provide wraparound support that meets people where they are: before, during, and after school, at home, and in the neighborhood. From youth leadership programs to food security, social-emotional learning to job training, we’re building a holistic ecosystem where families, schools, and communities thrive together.

What started in the Richmond District has grown into a citywide movement. This year alone, we expanded to Potrero Hill and the Sunset, bringing our proven model to new neighborhoods and reaching more lives. Whether it’s helping a teen land their first job, ensuring a family has groceries for the week, or creating space for neighbors to connect, we’re not just serving communities — we’re helping them flourish.

Our mission is to build community and strengthen neighborhood connections by providing inclusive, high-quality programs for youth, families, and older adults in San Francisco’s Richmond District. Through school-based partnerships, afterschool programs, food access initiatives, and community-building events, we serve over 5,000 individuals annually—many of whom identify as low-income, immigrant, or Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

One shining example of our impact is Alex, a high school senior who first joined our Youth Workforce Program in his sophomore year. Shy and unsure of his future, Alex began as a Youth Program Assistant in our afterschool elementary program, where he gained confidence, leadership skills, and work experience. With support from his program mentor, Alex applied for college—the first in his family to do so—and was accepted to San Francisco State University, where he plans to study education. He now returns to volunteer with the very program that helped shape his path.

Stories like Alex’s remind us why we do this work: to create opportunities, uplift community voices, and invest in the potential of every neighbor.