Families, volunteers, and staff shared meaningful experiences, activities, enjoying a welcoming and supportive environment, creating valuable space for families to connect with one another, and the community.

One highlight was parents and children participating side by side in games, sports, and play. Children enjoyed the bounce house and face painting. A memorable moment was the drum circle, giving a powerful sense of unity, energy, and shared experience. MNC CEO Richard Ybarra raved about it. All expressed appreciation for the opportunity to slow down, spend quality time, and create memories.

Special shout-out and thank you to Roberto Hernandez, Arturo Carrillo, and Tito Hernandez from CANA, for leading and sharing this activity. Their efforts created joy, connection, and community for our families. Sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success. Their effort, passion, and teamwork created joy, connection, and community.

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Efrain Sandoval 

Fatherhood and Family Engagement Coordinator

efrain.sandoval@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7752 x 2050

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Through first-year partnership with ICA Cristo Rey Academy, MNC Inspiring Success created valuable educational and professional experiences for young women. In this collaboration, we welcomed three student associates: Kendall Arriola, Genesis Ixcal Vasquez, and Scarlett Torres. Genesis placement with MNC 18th Street Campus, Scarlett supported MNC Evans Campus, and Kendall MNC Wolfsohn Campus.

At MNC, Kendall worked on Early Education and Care tasks while supporting the Human Resources Department and the Family Services Team. She contributed to projects, gaining hands-on experience across departments and learning about community-based work impact. We are grateful for Kendall’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Genesis reflected that “MNC’s work is incredibly beneficial to the community. Every time someone came in, I was glad I was helping their lives in some way.” Genesis appreciated the welcoming environment at MNC, sharing that, “It made my day when the people at MNC treated me with immediate kindness despite me being an intern. I thank MNC for all the work they do to help those in need.”

We are grateful to these student associates for their contributions and the energy they brought to our campuses. Partnerships strengthen connections between education and community service while creating opportunities for young women. MNC Inspiring Success and ICA Cristo Rey Academy are committed to providing the skills, knowledge, and experiences to support personal and professional growth. We look forward to investing in the next generation as they pursue their educational and career goals.

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Jessica Contreras

Early Education Program Coordinator

jessica.contreras@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7752 x 1029

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The MNC Wolfsohn Campus Family Services collaborated with Innovate Public Schools—dedicated to empowering parents to become more effective advocates for their children's education. The session was facilitated by Becca Alvarenga, who introduced a tool designed to summarize, translate, and explain IEP (Individualized Education Program) documents in four languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. During the presentation, families learned how to summarize an IEP across key areas:

• Your child's strengths—what they do well and what they enjoy.

• Services and supports they will receive—speech therapy, counseling, or classroom assistance.

• Their goals—specific learning or developmental objectives for the year.

• Accommodations—modifications designed to help them learn and participate such as extended time or visual aids.

• Team members—the individuals involved in creating and reviewing the IEP

• Placement and setting—where your child will receive their education (general education classroom, specialized environment, etc.)

• The families left feeling highly satisfied, as they now possess a better understanding of next steps—their rights, how to participate, and what happens following the meeting.

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Elidia Mendoza

Family Support Specialist

elidia.mendoza@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7752 x 1118

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

The MNC Housing and Homelessness Prevention team was alongside Philip Verma at MNC 18th Street, Evans, Richmond Campuses and the Mobile Office experience, showcasing collaboration in addressing housing stability and support for those in need.



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Guadalupe Carballo

Associate Director 

guadalupe.carballo@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7752 x 2030



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We congratulate these teachers for achieving masters, bachelor’s and associate degrees! Congratulations on striving for excellence and inspiring themselves and others!

• Kary Huang MA from San Francisco State
• Sandra Solis BA from EDvance 
• Zuny Fajardo BA from EDvance
• Angelica Islas AA from City College San Francisco
• Silvia Vallecillos AA from City College San Francisco

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Barbara Walden

MNC Early Education Program Director

barbara.walden@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7752 ext. 2450

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In remembrance of MNC Board Member Tony Fazio, Marie Jobling, his wife sent this letter to celebrate the light that he brought to the world.

"People should know that it was Tony Fazio who taught and showed the early care community about advocacy. We should remember and honor Tony’s role. He was a prince.” - Margaret Brodkin

“Tony was always on speed dial. He stepped up and rose to every occasion. He is dearly missed." - Richard, CEO of MNC 



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