For many young people in San Francisco, summer can feel uncertain, with fewer routines, limited guidance, and not enough safe spaces to turn to. From our Safe Sex Summer event series, which provides essential sexual health education and resources, to Fresh Fridays, where youth receive hygiene kits and support to feel confident and seen, 3rd Street continues to create consistent points of connection, year-round. Let’s keep showing up, speaking up, and building spaces where youth feel supported, empowered, and ready to thrive this summer and beyond! | | |
Safe Sex Summer Part 1 Recap
Big thanks to everyone who joined us at our first Safe Sex Summer event! From powerful workshops and engaging games to delicious food, our Safe Sex Summer Series created a fun, supportive space for youth to connect, learn, and take charge of their health.Shoutout to our partners: Huckleberry Youth Programs, Black Women Revolt, LYRIC, Rafiki Coalition, YUTHE, and UCSF AHP—for your support and participation!
We’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more!
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Pride Run Recap: Showing Up for LGBTQIA+ Youth
We were proud to be this year’s beneficiary of the 45th Annual San Francisco Pride Run, hosted by SF Front Runners in Golden Gate Park! The event was a powerful celebration of community, resilience, and solidarity with LGBTQIA+ youth. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps us provide health care, housing, counseling, and leadership opportunities for youth ages 12–27 across San Francisco.
Special thanks to SF Front Runners, our elected leaders, and everyone who came out to support and stand with our youth!
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ICYMI: Stories of Strength and Impact
In case you missed it, our latest Executive Letter highlights the powerful journeys of two inspiring young people, Jade and Jewell—both of whom show what’s possible when youth have access to real support, safe spaces, and opportunity. Their stories are a testament to the lasting impact of 3rd Street’s work.
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Our full-service primary health care clinic offers free youth physicals, referrals for specialists, STI treatment, rapid HIV testing/counseling, and pregnancy testing/counseling.
Youth Clinic Hours:
📅 Monday - Friday
🕐 1 pm - 5 pm
📞 Appointments and drop-ins welcome!
Any questions about our clinic or our free services? Visit https://3rdstyouth.org/, call us at (415) 822-1707, or drop by to say hello—we’re here to help!
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Mentors in Healthcare: Meet Sanny
With over 9 years of experience in San Francisco’s public healthcare system, Sanny is a dedicated hospital eligibility worker helping individuals access the care and support they need. We’re grateful to have mentors like Sanny who lead with heart and purpose.
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Mentors in Healthcare: Meet Marcus
Meet Marcus, one of the founding youth of 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic and a current board member. A proud Bayview Hunters Point native, Marcus helped lay the foundation of 3rd Street at just 17 years old.Today, he continues to empower the next generation as a mentor for our Health Core Fellowship program, a Para Educator at Thurgood Marshall High School, and the Black Student Union (BSU) Advisor.
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At 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic, youth are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to offering services that align with their needs and empower them to build the lives they envision. Our space is designed to be safe and compassionate, allowing youth ages 12 to 24 to share openly without fear of judgment.
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Staff Highlight: Meet Carly
Meet Carly Gould, our Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)! With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from USF and experience supporting youth across the Bay Area, Carly creates safe, inclusive spaces tailored to each person’s needs. She blends person-centered and mindfulness approaches, making therapy creative and comfortable—whether on a couch, walking outside, or through art.
In her free time, Carly enjoys walks with her dog, time by the water, and cozying up with a book.
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To support and end homelessness for the young residents of Bayview Hunters Point and San Francisco; 3rd Street offers rapid re-housing, access to the City’s Coordinated Entry System, emergency housing vouchers, financial support to cover move-in costs, and housing-focused case management.To make an appointment, please email us at yap@3rdstyouth.org, or access these services at:
The Point, a one-stop-shop for all things housing at 5688 3rd Street, is just steps away from 3rd Street’s main clinic and program center.
The Cove, is our newest housing and resource access point at 800 Innes, located on the Hunters Point side of Bayview Hunters Point.
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Career Fair Success
Our Housing Department recently hosted a Career Fair for Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), providing space for young people to connect with local employers, practice interviews, and explore career pathways. Huge thanks to our incredible partners for showing up for youth:
We’re grateful for these powerful partnerships!
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With our partner, the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Lower Polk TAY Navigation (Nav) Center is the only 24/7 facility specifically for transition aged youth (TAY) experiencing homelessness in the city.
📍 Located at 700 Hyde Street, the Nav offers:
🏠 Safe and comfortable housing with secure lockers
🍽️ Three daily meals plus snacks
📖 Personalized support with free counseling and case management
⭐ Health & wellness services
📚 Educational support for high school or college
💼 Employment preparation and job placement assistance
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We’re Hiring
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people in San Francisco? We're hiring for several key roles at 3rd Street Youth!
💼 Chief Program Officer
⭐ Behavioral Health - Substance Use Counselor
🏠 Housing - Program Monitor
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How Has 3rd Street Made a Difference in Your Life? As we continue to celebrate 20 years of uplifting young people in San Francisco—through housing support, health services, and mentorship—we want to hear from YOU! We’re collecting stories from youth and community members to help honor this milestone.
Simply reply to this email if you're open to sharing how 3rd Street has made a difference in your life!
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In Case You Missed It: 2023–2024 Annual Report
Explore our 2023-2024 Annual Report and see how your support has transformed lives and communities. Together, we’re creating lasting impact—one step at a time.
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