Where else can teens do their homework, learn job skills, and practice hip-hop dance – all in one afternoon? The Richmond District Neighborhood Center runs the Richmond Village Beacon (RVB), which transforms Presidio Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School, and George Washington High School into community centers providing an array of free programs from day to night. RVB is one of eight Beacon Centers in San Francisco under the umbrella of the San Francisco Beacon Initiative. The Beacon provides a place for people to connect, to learn from each other and to create a sense of community — a sense of community that is so hard to find sometimes on our own. Whether you’re a pre-teen looking for a free art class, a teenager looking for a job, or a grandparent looking for a place to share your experiences with others — no matter what your age, the Beacon is here to serve you. Students at Roosevelt Middle School and Presidio Middle School have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes every nine weeks. Classes include Homework Assistance, Hip Hop Dance, Breakdancing, Cartooning, Chess, Arts & Crafts, Leadership, or Video Production. Students can also choose to participate in specialized “academies” where they have the opportunity to spend more time every day with experts in a field of their interest. On Fridays, students can participate in group games, movies, sports, and field trips to help build community and teamwork among their peers.

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