Coleman Advocates

A member-led, multi-racial, intergenerational organization working to build a city of hope, justice & opportunity for all children & families in San Francisco.

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What you’re seeing is the cover of something our team has poured an incredible amount of work into.

And now, it’s real. The report has officially been sent to print!

RSVP by scanning the QR code on the next slide or visiting https://t.co/zdigPxb46k

#CommunityAdvocates

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This last Saturday we had a blast at the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area’s Annual Empowerment Awards & Leadership Gala At the Oakland Museum of California!

Thanks for having us and we look forward to more!

#ULBLAGala2026 #ULBayArea #ColemanAdvocates

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Our Policy Director, Brandie, created these piece inspired by our Stop Suspending Students’ Success campaign

The artwork tells part of the story. On September 30, we invite you to come hear the rest.

#StopSuspendingStudentsSuccess

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SAVE THE DATE!

This will be an evening of community, youth leadership, food, and action as we come together to envision schools where every student can belong, and succeed.

September 30, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
African American Art & Culture Complex, San Francisco
Dinner provided

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"Today we are meeting to connect with our PMAC members to see what they would like to accomplish by the end of the year. It is our goal to learn as much as we can about parents in our community and to help them get what they need."

-Blanca Catalan

#PMAC

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Today, we joined many of our local schools in welcoming students to a brand-new school year!

Each school brought wonderful energy, cheering on their students and helping them start the year feeling supported and excited.

Here’s to a great school year! 🎉

#ColemanAdvocates #

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Darlin just completed his third summer as a member of YMAC, and he really enjoyed the new format this summer. Here is what he had to say.

https://t.co/acoGUc9DFm

#YMAC #ColemanAdvocates #YouthMakingachange #YouthLeadership #CommunityVoices #SummerPrograms #LeadershipMatters

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Here's another testimony from one of our members, this time Tamar.

Here is the full article on what was unique about this year's summer program: https://t.co/acoGUc9DFm

#YMAC #CMAC #ColemanAdvocates #YouthMakingachange #YouthLeadership

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Here's a bit of a testimony from one of our members Anaya. Here is the full article on what was unique about this year's summer program: https://t.co/acoGUc9DFm

#YMAC #CMAC #ColemanAdvocates #Makingachange #YouthLeadership #CommunityVoices #SummerPrograms #LeadershipMatters

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We want answers!

Today CMAC and YMAC came out to City Hall and visited each district office to ask what they found important. We even left notes for those who weren't present.

#LeadershipMatters #Transparency #Accountability #PublicEngagement #SFCommunity #colemanadvocates

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This week CMAC/YMAC practiced teamwork at Sea Trek in Sausalito by learning the basics of kayaking in pairs. We are grateful to Sea Trek for their care, and expertise with our members.

#colemanadvocates #kayaking #CMAC #YMAC #adventure #teamwork

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Today, our PMAC – Parents Making a Change group concluded its summer session! 🎉

📲 Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up for future PMAC sessions!
Or you can go here: https://t.co/IPUTpWlP1U to sign up!

#ColemanAdvocates #PMAC #ParentsMakingAChange #EducationEquity

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Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming a very special guest, Anita Chen, an expert in transformative learning and child protection.

We're grateful to Anita for sharing her knowledge and creating such an empowering experience for our members.

#ColemanAdvocates #YouthLeadership

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We had an incredible time at our staff retreat! 💙

A special thank you to Jacqueline Welch for leading such a thoughtful and engaging workshop.

We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Golden State Warriors for hosting us at the Thrive Center.

#colemanadvocates

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Members from CMAC & YMAC challenged their fears today by taking on @OutwardboundCA course here in the City. This is just one of the many things we do to help our next generation reach its enormous potential

#leadership #sanfrancisco #colemanadvocates #YMAC #CMAC

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Today YMAC continued their Career Readiness Week with a resume creation workshop. Today programmers worked on their CVs and had them reviewed by experts. By the end of the week each programmer will do a mock interview for a position they're interested in.
#YMAC

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YMAC is continuing their Career Readiness Week today with a crash course in Professional Development. Today our Chief Human Resources Officer Erika shared her expertise on resume creation, interviewing, and professional etiquette.

#YMAC #ColemanAdvocates #careerreadiness

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This week YMAC is doing their Career Readiness Week. Everyday this week our programmers will be learning about career paths from experts in different fields. Today, Chef Sabur came out to share about what it takes to be a successful chef in the Bay Area.
#YMAC #career

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Briseis grew up with Coleman Advocates. She first joined CMAC at age 6 and continued with YMAC throughout high school.
Today, Briseis is on staff as a Program Coordinator and is in school to become a nurse.
Read Her Story: https://t.co/JesGsc8JWY
#YMAC #ColemanAdvocates

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Today PMAC, YMAC and CMAC joined many other San Franciscans on Public Comment Day and are uniting with our neighbors and many other organizations for an even better San Francisco and a brighter future for the next generation.

#SFBudget #PublicComment #lurie #fundabetterSF