EXCELSIOR DISTRICT

Based in San Francisco's Excelsior District, Coleman Advocates believes that all children and families deserve access to high quality education, living wage jobs, family-supporting benefits, affordable housing, and a voice in the decisions that affect us. Since 1975, Coleman Advocates has pioneered programs and policies to expand opportunity for San Francisco’s children, youth and families, Many of these hard-won programs and policies have served as models adopted by communities all over the country.

Andrea Mejia, a Las Mañanitas Preescolar alumni parent, works at Coleman Advocates as a Civic Engagement Advocate.

BAYVIEW DISTRICT

Located in San Francisco's Bayview Neighborhood, Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory is an elementary school dedicated to building a community that recognizes the brillance of every student and partners with families to tap into the joy of learning. Drew fosters an environment of high expectations and mutually caring relationships that motivate kids to do and be their best. Students develop a love of learning and the ability to think critically about their community and the world.

Noah Majarvi, a current Las Mañanitas Preescolar parent, works at Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy as the lead nature educator.

“We believe in making our school and community a place for Children. Period. The Free Little Library co-operative community gives our students a resource to share, read and discover. Thank you to Las Mañanitas Education Foundation for partnership in creating child centered equity in local green spaces!”

-Noah

EXCELSIOR DISTRICT

A community-focused, mom-and-pop coffee shop located in the Excelsior-Outer Mission District of San Francisco. Excelsior Coffee fills the need for specialty coffee with an inviting space for community, exploration, and learning, and represents the personal interests and communities that they come from. Their mission is to increase and promote cultural awareness and connectivity, storefront buy-in, and most importantly, use coffee as the binding agent to celebrate the interests and passions they hold close: San Francisco History, classic cars, and motorcycles.

Andre and Lea, current Las Mañanitas Preescolar parents, are the founders of Excelsior Coffee and committed advocates for the Excelsior Neighborhood.

“We are excited to be inaugural recipients of the Little Free Library provided by the Las Mañanitas Education Foundation, and using our coffee shop as a location for education, literacy access, and resources for the Excelsior-Outer Mission neighborhood. As current parents at the preschool, this gift is even more cherished and personal, and we’re honored to kick off this collaboration and add a little jolt of joy to everyone’s coffee consumption. ¡Muchisimas Gracias, Las Mañanitas Education Foundation!”

-Andre and Lea