After School Programs
The Orrick Year-Round Enrichment Program at Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
This program has been improving the lives of South-of-Market children and families since 1995
Each day, 125 children, grades K-5, participate in educational, cultural and recreational activities. Students are referred by the school due to academic, emotional or behavioral issues. The program aims to improve students’ grades in math and language arts; raise their understanding of healthy behaviors; increase their ability to work collaboratively with peers and adults; and step up the capacity for leadership.
Vital Stats
Contact: Laura Grishaver by email
Address: 375 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA
Serves: 130 students, grades K-5
Hours: Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm during school year & 8am–6pm for eight weeks during summer.
Demographics: 40% Filipino, 5% Indian, 5% Chinese, 30% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Middle Eastern, 5% Caucasian
Founded: 2001
Program Funders
San Francisco Mayor's Department of Children,Youth and their Families
San Francisco Unified School District
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
John Wiley & Sons
Individual Donations to the Annual Giving Campaign of the Embarcadero YMCA
For ten years, this program has offered a safe haven after school for children who attend the only public elementary school in the South-of-Market area. Every day 130 children find academic enrichment, consistent adult caregivers, supportive counseling services and fun and recreation right on site at their own school. Of those students, 85% live below the poverty line and a majority come from homes where there is limited English proficiency. The program is free of charge but relies on the generosity of corporate and individual supporters plus city and school district funding.
Providing homework help and enrichment activities to children in China Basin
Vital Stats
Contact: Elsa Contreras
Address: 150 Berry Street
Enrollment: 25 low-income children, in grades K-5 who reside at Rich Sorro Commons
Hours: Mon–Fri, 3pm–6pm
Demographics: 33% African American, 8% Caucasian, 22% Asian, 37% Hispanic. All are very low income.
Founded: 2010
Rich Sorro Commons
Giving to the Y helps the next generation of Americans succeed with after-school enrichment. For children whose parents do not speak English as a native language, homework help plays a crucial role in improving grades and test scores. Working parents surveyed at this site identified safe, low-cost-childcare as the community’s top priority. Through a partnership between the YMCA and the Mission Housing Development Corporation, adult caregivers provide homework help and fun enrichment activities to children who live in this new low-income housing development in China Basin.
Creating safe, supported lives
Vital Stats
Contact: Toyia Copeland
Address: 670 Natoma Street
Serves: 20 formerly homeless children, grades K-5
Hours: Mon–Fri, 3pm–6pm
Demographics: 36% African American, 14% Caucasian, 10% Asian, 23% Hispanic. 18% other. All are very low income.
Founded: 2003
After School Program at Canon Barcus Community House
At Canon Barcus Community House, formerly homeless children gain academic and leadership skills in a daily after-school program. The children enjoy enrichment activities, drumming groups and visual arts activities. Community partners like AcroSports, the Beach House and Precita Eyes Murals provide additional fun and enrichment for children living at this supportive community program with counseling, educational and health support right on site.
