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Informes
Wednesday, May 7th 2025
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In this Informes:
- Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025
- DRESS TO IMPRESS Fashion Show
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Stand Up for Head Start! Support for Young Children and Families!
- Memories and Museums - A Collab in Brain Health and Art
- Diplomacy and Pope Francis: A Reflection on Leadership and Growth
- San Francisco Mayor Lurie’s 100 Days in Office
| | Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025 | | Thank you to our special MNC volunteers Anibal Esturado Castanon Mejia, Silvia Lopez, Carmen Chavez, Concepcion Lopez, Domingo Alberto Altamirano Mendoza, Jorge Altamirano, Kelly White, King Wah Poon, Marn Chiu Poon, Laura Gomez Ramos, Leonarda Hidalgo, Mario Cuellar, Nelly Altamirano, Teodora Galindo, Ana Miranda, and Rosario Martinez | | The volunteers always help out during the food bank on Wednesdays | | Volunteers celebrate their hard work with cake and gifts | | |
MNC’s Wolfsohn Campus celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week. We celebrate and recognize our wonderful volunteers on Wednesday, which is the day most of them are with us. We shared a cake and gifted them a small token of appreciation—a body mist from Bath & Body Works—to express our gratitude for their ongoing support and dedication.
Thank you to our special volunteers Anibal Esturado Castanon Mejia, Silvia Lopez, Carmen Chavez, Concepcion Lopez, Domingo Alberto Altamirano Mendoza, Jorge Altamirano, Kelly White, King Wah Poon, Marn Chiu Poon, Laura Gomez Ramos, Leonarda Hidalgo, Mario Cuellar, Nelly Altamirano, Teodora Galindo, Ana Miranda, and Rosario Martinez. We have nothing but praise and warm wishes for each of them who dedicate their time and love to MNC.
Story by:
Claudia Perez-Vaughan
Activities Coordinator for MNC Aging & Disability Services
claudia.pvaughan@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7759 ext: 2460
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| | DRESS TO IMPRESS Fashion Show | | Catalina and Gael are ready for pictures | | Dior is ready for the runway! | | Kadeem and Kamari hold hands during the fashion show | | Skye makes a big impression with her all white outfit | | Jose and Valeria walk the runway together | | | Camila is ready for springtime fashion | | |
As part of the Week of the Young Child celebrations at MNC Bayview Campus, Teachers organized a fashion show called “DRESS TO IMPRESS”! Children, parents and teachers of the preschool classroom came together to cheer on their little ones who participated with happiness and excitement. It was a delightful experience to see the children walking with confidence down the red carpet.
Some of the parents that were present said:
“I loved it. I love the entire set up. It was togetherness over the event. Great job team! Next time I would love to walk down the Fashion Show line.” - Tianna, Dior’s mom
“Me encantó el Fashion Show! Catalina disfrutó el antes, el durante y el después de todo. Yo, como su mama, amé ver su entusiasmo y ver como disfrutó de principio a fin con sus amiguitos. Gracias Maestros por estas actividades que preparan para nuestros pequeños. Bendiciones.” Paola Palma, mamá de Catalina
Translated: I loved the Fashion Show! Catalina enjoyed the before, during and after everything. I, like her mother, loved to see her enthusiasm and see how she enjoyed it from beginning to end with her friends. Thank you Teachers for these activities that you prepare for our little ones. Blessings." Paola Palma, Catalina's mother
“Estaba muy emocionada de ver a los niños y niñas desfilar por la alfombrq roja. Los maestros estabamos contentos de ver la creatividad que los niños mostraron. Hicieron algo diferente. Que se repita!.”( Helen Lucha, Kitchen Specialist.
Translated: "I was very excited to see the children parade through the red carpet. The teachers were happy to see the creativity that the children showed. They did something different. Let it be repeated!" Helen Lucha, Kitchen Specialist.
Definitely, this first fashion show was a success. A second Fashion Show has been called for, and it’s going to be even bigger!
Story by
Andres Tobar
Education and Family Engagement Specialist
andres.tobar@mncsf.org Tel : 415-920-7000
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We stand with Head Start and urge lawmakers to reject any cuts to this essential program. The Federal budget cuts would cause 800,000 children and families across the country to lose access to education, health services and the support they rely on. In many areas, especially rural communities, Head Start is a family’s only access to child care. Please protect and strengthen Head Start, an investment in our children, our families, and our future.
Reject any attempts to weaken or eliminate this important program! Spread the word and ACT NOW by adding your signature to the following TWO letters:
Letter to President Trump campaign
“Act Now to Save HeadStart” emails to Congress
Please support our efforts to protect HeadStart and forward your confirmation email to info@mncsf.org to be counted for our goal of 5,000 signatures!
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MNC HADS (Healthy Aging and Disability Services) had a collaboration with the De Young Museum and the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. A group of nine participants from HADS took part in an 8-week program where they explored the intersection of art and brain health. Throughout the sessions, they were introduced to or deepened their skills in drawing, painting, using color, and engaging in conversations about creativity and its connection to the brain.
There will also be an exhibition showcasing their work later in July, and we’re excited to share more details as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
Story by:
Claudia Perez-Vaughan
Activities Coordinator for MNC Aging & Disability Services
claudia.pvaughan@mncsf.org Tel: 415-206-7759 ext: 2460
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| | | | Art by Froylan Manzanares | | | Throughout the eight sessions, the HADS participants engaged in conversations about creativity and its connection to the brain | | The final exhibition showcase will be in July | | Diplomacy and Pope Francis: A Reflection on Leadership and Growth | | Mentors and mentees enjoy a lunch discussion focused on diplomacy as a tool for understanding others, resolving conflict with grace, and leading with integrity | | Congratulations to Santrecheel Graham! | | Congratulations to Valeria Aguillon! | | Congratulations to Vivian Lopez! | | Congratulations to Adrian Cuyson! | | Congratulations to Yaneth Urquijo! | | Congratulations to Erica Divinagracia! | | |
Inspired by the principles of diplomacy and the compassionate leadership of Pope Francis, our recent gathering brought together mentors and mentees for a reflective and celebratory luncheon. Much like Pope Francis’ approach to bridge-building across divides, participants engaged in a thoughtful closing discussion, shared personal insights, and explored the importance of self-awareness in leadership. The event marked the completion of our inaugural Mentorship Program—a journey rooted in humility, service, and mutual growth.
This gathering honored the dedication, time, and courage it takes to lead with empathy and purpose. Discussions focused on diplomacy as a tool for understanding others, resolving conflict with grace, and leading with integrity—qualities Pope Francis continues to model on the world stage.
Congratulations mentees Adrian Cuyson, Erica Divinagracia, Jesbi Serrano, Santrecheel Graham, Theresa Sanchez, Valeria Aquillon, Vivian Lopez, and Yaneth Urquijo for completing this mentorship pilot and creating an engaging and thought-provoking program. Thank you to the mentors Richard Ybarra, Beiling Gonzalez, Sebastian Alioto, and Ana Cobos. Thank you to Paula Ayala, for leading this mentorship pilot.
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| | Mentors and mentees reflected on the words and leadership of Pope Francis | | Thank you to Adrian Cuyson, Erica Divinagracia, Jesbi Serrano, Santrecheel Graham, Theresa Sanchez, Valeria Aquillon, Vivian Lopez, Yaneth Urquijo, Richard Ybarra, Beiling Gonzalez, Sebastian Alioto, Ana Cobos, and Paula Ayala for learning and leading in this pilot mentorship program | | Mayor Lurie’s 100 Days in Office | | Mayor Lurie expressed his commitment to improving San Francisco and addressing pressing issues like homelessness, housing, public safety and more | | |
MNC Leaders Richard Ybarra and Beiling Gonzalez attended Mayor Lurie’s 100 Days in Office Press Conference. Mayor Lurie gave his progress report to 100+ attendees highlighting the work and accomplishments of his first 100 days in office. He talked about tackling homelessness, housing, public safety, updates on crime rates, the drug crisis, revitalizing San Francisco’s small businesses and more! Major Lurie expressed his commitment to improving San Franisco city and is facing many changes since the beginning of 2025. The Mayor and MNC will continue to be proactive and take on any challenges that come our way.
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| | MNC CEO Richard Ybarra greets Mayor Lurie after the press conference | | Every event is always followed by networking and chatting with other attendees | | |
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