MNC Inspiring Success

During the Week of the Young Child (an annual celebration to bring awareness to young children, their families and early childhood programs) we had an incredible time engaging in a variety of activities with the youngest children from the MNC Bayview Campus. It was a week full of exploration as we delved into activities designed to stimulate the five senses. Activities included tracking balloons to enhance eye coordination, feeling and discovering sensory bags, and listening to music and singing together. We explored flavors with tasting activities and took in the fresh outdoor scents to engage their sense of smell. We supported these experiences with social-emotional activities including crafting personalized cards that encourage self-expression, creativity and connection. It was truly inspiring to see the children’s growth, curiosity, and smiles thought this fun celebration of learning and connections. Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/448O5I4

MNC celebrated the first 15 couple graduates in the Nurturing Couples and Parenting Series. This training supports couples with shared goals, prioritizing their connection, and enhancing their parenting journey through mutual respect and a lasting bond. At graduation, couples exchanged wedding or proposal rings. As a special song played, they faced each other and shared a heartfelt vow, expressing gratitude for attending all eight sessions and for the courage to be nurturing partners and parents. Some shared their experiences: One parent shared he wasn’t always in the mood to attend after a long workday or not feeling well. However, his partner encouraged him. The sessions felt like their special space where they could be vulnerable, have lots of fun, create meaningful moments and share their experiences and challenges. One couple said, “We attended every session because, from the beginning we felt welcomed. It was a safe space, and we had the opportunity to share our experiences with other couples.” One father said, “I didn’t think it was a good idea to join a group and talk about my marriage and parenting. After the first session, I realized how important it was to be part of a support group, where I could hear that we weren’t the only couple facing challenges that needed to be addressed and improved. After that, I was the one pushing my partner to hurry so we wouldn’t miss a session. I enjoyed it a lot and felt very comfortable sharing with all the other couples.” A mom said, “I had never attended a group like this before, and I’m very thankful because now my partner and I are caring more about ourselves as a couple and raising our children in a more nurturing and healthy way.” Another participant expressed, “I’m very thankful to MNC because they not only care about my child’s education but also about the well-being of both me and my husband.” We highlight our four Father Warrior Ambassadors, whose support and facilitation strengthened their leadership skills. They showed great commitment throughout the eight sessions and expressed a willingness to continue serving in this role. This first Couple’s Series we hope to continue because it has been such a success! Our goal is to contribute to the growth of nurturing, strong families raising successful children. MNC is proud to support our families! Congratulations to the graduates Carlos Pinon, Milgian Arias Cruz, Cesar Rangel, Jannet Godines, Daniel Contreras, Lorena Gutierrez, Enrique Garcia, Fabiola Torres, Francisco Avilez, Grecia Canas De Avilez, Humberto Mendoza, Elvira Vega, Jorge Flores, Elva Moreno, Juan Montoya, Xiomara Paz, Juan Ulloa, Deyser Martinez, Luis Miramontes, Maribel Cardenas, Marcos Camas, Teena Camas, Maudiel Arteaga, Alli Neff, Pedro Martinez, Gloria Angel, Roberto Lezama Sanchez, Selena Gaviria, Ronald Murillo and Johanna Ornelas for your hard work and dedication! Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/448O5I4

MNC’s Wolfsohn Campus hosted Steve Good, President and CEO of Five Keys Schools and Programs, for a tour and lunch of some of our campuses. Five Keys Schools and Programs, help underserved communities with workforce development such as GED and ESL. Steve toured our MNC Mission Campus, MNC Evans Campus, and MNC Harrison and 24th Street Campus. Allan Moreno also gave an amazing presentation on MNC’s GED and ESL programs. Afterwards Steve and the executive team engaged in an informative lunch discussion on Charter schools, MNC’s work and more. Thank you Steve Good for visiting MNC! Check out our other Informes Newsletters on our MNC website! https://lnkd.in/d3yYm7tS

MNC Evans Campus hosted a jam-packed resource fair where over 200+ families, children and clients were joined by 20+ organizations to provide quality resources to the community. The food bank was also happening at the same time so clients could get their produce and check out the tables for resources on housing, free tech support, early education opportunities and more! There was also face painting for the children and delicious burgers, chips, and drinks for everyone to enjoy. The event was well organized and left a lasting impression on the families, parents and staff. Thank you to Guadalupe Carballo, Ali Alhoolawi, April Wong, Claudia Aguilar, Don Vito Garcia, Jacquelyn Diaz, Jin Mo, Lidiia Byzina, Marina Casiano, Paola Lomeli, Jocelyn Chang, Tetiana Symonenko, Trinh Tang, and Viktoriya Pfening for all your hard work. A special Informes Newsletter on this event will be coming soon. Check out our latest Informes here: https://conta.cc/3GbKWNq

Nicky Trasvina and Marie Jobling hosted a celebration with over 70 people to honor Cesar Chavez’s birthday, legacy and impact at the Glen Park Recreation Center. At the start everyone sang Happy Birthday to Cesar as it would have been his 98th birthday this year. MNC CEO Richard Ybarra spoke about his experience as Cesar Chavez’s manager and personal assistant. Richard shared stories and memories of his time by Cesar’s side learning about serving people and building his skills as a leader to help others find their voice in times of adversity. MNC Board Member Tony Fazio also shared welcoming remarks. In attendance were many people who had met and supported Cesar. Many shared stories and memories of Cesar and the work they did for the farmworker’s movement. Thank you, Nicky Trasvina and Marie Jobling, for inviting Richard and hosting a wonderful event to honor a friend, mentor, and leader to many who still continue his work legacy. Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/3GbKWNq

MNC’s Human Resource Department hosted two training sessions facilitated by our Senior HR Generalist, Erica Divinagracia—one with our Early Care and Education group on March 12, 2025, and another for our programs and executive team on March 20, 2025. During these sessions, our leaders gained valuable insights on the following topics: Core Competencies, MNC Policies & Protocols Refresher, Leave & Benefits, ClearCo Recruiting, Ergonomics & Risk Management, and Navigating Difficult Conversations. Thank you to the HR Team—Paula Ayala, Erica Divinagracia, and Trewen Wong—for conducting this informative training!

MNC Mission Bay Campus’s toddler classroom went on their first field trip! They joined our preschool class at Mission Bay Creek as part of our Connecting Children to Nature exploration. On field trips, our teachers find new ways to bring classroom activities outside. They help kids develop well-rounded perspectives, promote creativity and responsibility, and give them opportunities to play, imagine, and be themselves. Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/3GbKWNq

MNC Valencia Campus held another successful family engagement workshop. The activity for this workshop was cake decorating. Each family member received their own cake to decorate with icing and sprinkles. Parents enjoyed working with their children while expressing creativity with icing. Families had fun while children working their fine motor skills and squeezing colorful icing onto their individual cakes. We look forward to our family engagement activities each month. Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/3GbKWNq

We are excited to invite you to be part of MNC’s Evans Campus Community Resource Fair!!!!Enjoy a day of fun activities, great food, and community engagement while gaining access to services that can make a real difference. When: Friday April 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1329 Evans Avenue San Francisco CA 94124

MNC visited one of the best Home Stabilizing public benefit corporations in the nation. MNC team members Richard Ybarra, Aurora Alvarado, Beiling Gonzalez, Guadalupe Carballo and Natasha Zee visited our Santa Clara County and fellow Tipping Point grantee friends in homelessness prevention and housing, Life Moves. Life Moves CEO Aubrey Merriman’s tour included the Admin facility in Santa Clara where we spoke to team members on their work with rapid housing, operations, human resources and facilities management. The Life Moves staff were passionate and shared success stories on overcoming personal struggles with homelessness which made their work even more inspiring. We toured their Navigation Center which helps clients with temporary housing and life skills like interviewing and resume building. Places that give them stability and a place to call home while job hunting. One client, Chance, expressed gratitude to Life Moves for their guidance and help. We visited Haven Family House, another temporary housing location. Thank you, Aubrey Merriman, Maria Nava, and Life Moves team! MNC is grateful to visit these stunning locations and brainstorm ideas to improve our own MNC Homelessness Prevention work. Your idea to build quality shelters that can become permanent housing is one solution that should be heeded. Check out this story and more in our most recent Issue of Informes https://conta.cc/3GbKWNq