About City of Dreams
City of Dreams’ mission is to help the youth living in San Francisco’s underserved communities build brighter futures through mentorship and youth development. We are guided by a bold vision: to end the generational cycle of poverty in our city’s most challenged neighborhoods.
Our Impact:
Since 2004, we’ve been fighting to end the generational cycle of poverty in our Bayview neighborhoods. This past year, we are proud to report our accomplishments that have led some of our youth down successful paths. We thank everyone who has supported, donated, volunteered, and shared our mission of building brighter futures for Bayview youth. Read our full report on how you helped drive our mission forward.
Total youth reached since 2004
Our Programs
Mentorship
City of Dreams is built on the concept of positive adult presence–a presence that contributes to the fight against marginalization and delegitimization of Black and BIPOC youth. Our mentors support our youth in achieving their personal and academic goals through 1:1 and group mentorship.
Earn2Learn Gardening
Earn2Learn is our seasonal 6-week gardening and financial literacy program where kids are educated on the life cycle of plants and in turn receive an allowance as compensation. This program educates our youth on healthy eating habits, the importance of sustainability, composting, and horticulture in hopes for them to implement a healthy lifestyle in the future.
Super Saturdays
Our Super Saturdays field trips invite mentors and youth to bond over experiential activities around the Bay Area including surfing, museums, hikes, and more! This program helps build youth confidence and allows them to explore their inner child through memorable experiences.
Afterschool Programming
Here at City of Dreams, we believe every student should have access to education and literacy support. From Tuesday through Friday, we provide homework help and enrichment activities at two public housing sites.
Ground Zero (GZ)
Ground Zero (GZ) is a life skills course that is designed to help individuals understand how powerful they really are. This foundational course allows youth to take ownership of their lives by learning key lessons that will assist them in making lasting and meaningful decisions.
The Inside Scoop.
Get an inside look at how we and other community organizations help uplift and empower our youth through academic support and self-exploration.
Shout out to our partners Mobilize Love, MeWater Foundation, Parks California, Whole Kids Foundation, DCYF, and more for coming together to build brighter futures for our youth!
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