
Who We Are
CHALK is a youth-led project that provides a range of youth services with a specific focus on transformative youth development and employment.
Our Youth Leadership and Workforce Programs
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YouthLine Tech
A job training program for youth ages 16 - 24 interested in careers in technology and media
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Youth Funding Youth Ideas
A youth-led grant making program for youth ages 14-17
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Community Outreach Workers
A group of young leaders ages 16-24 who work directly in the community. As front-line staff, Outreach Workers provide youth and their allies with resources and information and employment opportunities.
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Career Pathways for Undocumented Youth
A career exploration and work experience program providing undocumented youth, ages 16 - 24, with cohort based job training and internships in career pathways including health care, entrepreneurship, tech and more.
Contact: Sandra Rosillo, Manager of CHALK Programs - sandra@chalk.org
Collaborations
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HOPE SF Champions
Champions work closely with SF Mayor's Office and run youth-led projects that benefit residents in HOPE SF communities. Champions are highly motivated to be the voice of public housing.
Contact: Chloe Underdue, HOPE SF Youth Leadership Program Manager - cunderdue@bacr.org.
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SEED Entrepreneurship Program in San Francisco & Oakland
The primary goal of this program is to help undocumented young adults gain financial idependence and legally make money in this country. As a part of this program we provide business development training, technical assistance and incubation support. Participants who complete their business plans and engage in program events will be eligible to apply for a micro grant of $5,000 to launch or accelerate their business.
Contact: Meagan Cherney, Manager of Workforce and Education Programs - mcherney@bacr.org
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Young Adult Job Center
Serves young adults ages 16-24 years old, who are looking for a job, interested in college and/or career training opportunities to start their career and educational pathway
Contact: Jennifer Robles, Workforce Manager, Latino Task Force (LTF) & Manager of the Young Adult Job Center - jrobles@bacr.org
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CARE Ambassadors
Serves young adults ages 16-24 years old, interested in gaining paid work experience within a high demand industry sector. We provide young people exposure to the workplace, work readiness and technical skills training, and a valuable work experience that enhances employability skills and career awareness while supporting their overall personal development.
Contact: Jennifer Robles, Workforce Manager, Latino Task Force (LTF) & Manager of the Young Adult Job Center - jrobles@bacr.org
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Roadmap to Peace (RTP)
The Road Map to Peace initiative is directed by a colectiva that encompasses the following members: community residents, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Mission Peace Collaborative, CARECEN of San Francisco, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Mission Neighborhood Centers, H.O.M.E.Y., Bay Area Community Resources (CHALK), Five Keys Charter School, Horizons, Inc., UCSF Clinical and Translation Science Institute, and SFSU Cesar Chavez Institute. A collective impact initiative dedicated to improving the economic, health and safety outcomes of 13 - 24 year old violence involved Latino youth. Click Here for RTP Referral Link
Contact: Bianca Sanchez, RTP Program Manager - bsanchez@bacr.org
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ReSET Justice Collaborative (RJC)
A collaboration between CHALK/BACR, Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC), Hunters Point Family (HPF), Horizons, & Five Keys. Our agencies bring deep expertise in serving justice-involved youth, have long standing partnerships with justice agencies, & provide wraparound services that include in-custody services, women's services, cultural programming, education and workforce.The RESET Collaborative serves justice-involved Black, Latinx and Pacific Islander youth living in HOPE SF sites & disenfranchised neighborhoods (Mission, Tenderloin, Fillmore, Potrero Hill, Bayview & Sunnydale). All are between the ages of 16-24, low-income & face multiple barriers to stability, including lack of education, involvement in violence, little/no work experience, & being underhoused. Click Here for RJC Referral Link
Contact: Arturo Durazo, Director of ReSET Justice Collaborative - adurazo@bacr.org
Youth Funding Youth Ideas (YFYI) Community Funder
Community Outreach Worker
YouthLINE Technology Intern
Career Pathways for Undocumented Youth
After School Program Leaders
Contact Us
Phone
(415) 977-6949
Fax
(415) 977- 6950
Address
271 Austin St. San Francisco, CA 94109