We spent the month reflecting, celebrating, and learning with our Booker T. community about the incredible contributions that Black leaders have made around the world. As we continue to commemorate Black History Month, we also celebrate Black Futures and the meaningful impact that our community...
As our staff returns to the Center after Winter Break, we remain steadfast in our commitment to make an even bigger impact in the lives of youth, families and seniors in the Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhoods in 2023. Some of our overarching goals as an organization include...
As we close out the year, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite achievements from 2022. Each and everyday, Booker T. Washington Service Center acts as a safety net for the youth, families and seniors of the Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhood, providing...
For over 100 years, the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center has been a safety net for 12 generations of families in the Western Addition and Fillmore neighborhoods of San Francisco. Whether it is a warm meal, a safe place to stay or a reliable...
During the month of October, we centered our curriculum and programming at Booker T., around the phrase, “Be You, BOO!”, inviting our community to be intentional about celebrating their unique identities and individuality. Whether it’s through the arts, sports/fitness, or just a conversation with a...
The achievements and contributions that have been made and continue to be made by Latinx leaders have shaped our nation’s identity for centuries. In addition to celebrating the diverse cultures within the Latinx community, we emphasize the importance of educational programming and initiatives that accurately...
Youth at Booker T., are gearing up for a new school year! And we are excited for them to share their new experiences and learnings from their busy, fun-filled summer at the Center. This time of year, we also like to remind our community that...
We’ve had a jam-packed summer at the Center, filled with a variety of events, field trips, summer camp fun - and so much more. Youth at Booker T. have had a summer full of learning in fun and meaningful ways! For Juneteenth, we centered our lesson...
Juneteenth or Freedom Day is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865 General Gordon Granger and his regiment landed in Galveston, Texas with the news that the war was over, and enslaved Black Americans...
You’re probably thinking, “did I read that title correctly?” Or, maybe you’re just wondering how it would be possible for us to achieve something so literally “out of this world.” Well, it’s happening! In 1972, NASA launched the spacecraft Pioneer 10 to explore our solar system...