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Mo MAGIC is a collaborative of organizations working together to address the needs of youth and their families in the Western Addition. Mo MAGIC meets every other week to share information, resources and best practices. The Collaborative seeks to develop activities and events that build community, strengthen programs and positively impact the community.
MAGIC was founded in 2004 by the SF Public Defender’s Office to address San Francisco communities plagued by poverty and violence. Through forming partnerships with community residents, faith based organizations, local government, nonprofit organizations, schools and other foundations, awareness and participation in the struggle for self-determination and a just community was raised.
Since its inception B-MAGIC has provided direct and indirect services to over 3,000 youth and families in the Bayview Hunters Point area.
In October 2006 the program expanded to the Fillmore/Western Addition communities, at the request and efforts of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Our aim is to enrich community resources through social and educational development; to create leadership and career opportunities utilizing programs and services for youth, that also serve as early intervention activities that help to reduce juvenile crime.
The Mo’ MAGIC collaborative meets every other Thursday at the African American Art and Culture Complex. The meetings are open to the public and we invite you to share your ideas, concerns and suggestions on how to make the community a safer, enriching place for children and youth to develop.
The collaborative consists of representatives from schools community based organizations, the District Supervisor’s office, Mayor’s Office, Police department, community members, neighborhood associations, merchants and more.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As a collaborative we have worked diligently to successfully bring together community, striving to strengthen and leverage existing resources for youth and their families.
We are committed to providing essential tools such as backpacks, school supplies,books, computers, development, training and learning experiences to our youth.
We seek to develop opportunities for youth to explore and experience careers, education, technology, positive adult mentors, field trips, as well as trainings and workshops for our adult partners in the community.