AJ provides the following services to clients, students and community at large:
Information and Referral - We provide information and referral services to the community at large. Infor and Referrals to resources in the community and SF Bay Area include: financial assistance, shelters and housing information, children services, legal services among others.
Computer Center - Open Access- This center represents a crucial part in a deliberate effort to bridge the digital divide by providing technology equipment and assistance. It offers access to resources such as fax machine, telephone, copy services, and computers with Internet capabilities.
Job orientations - On Tuesdays and Thursdays, clients are offered current job listings emcompassing occupations in field such as Hospitality, Construction, Health, Child Development, and many others. Clients are also provided assistance on job announcements, job applications and computers. Resume templates are provided and information on interviewing techniques, and resume and cover letters writing.
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Drop-in services - We provide drop-in services to the community members who are seeking information regarding our services and programs and other resources in the community.
Job Fairs- As part of our efforts to provide employment opportunities to our clients, graduates and the community at-large, AJ partners with local employers, organizations and corporations to host job fairs during the year at our site.
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Food Pantry
Every Thursday, rain or shine, we offer a food pantry distributing healthy food to more than 900 community members to help balance their nutrition. In 2010, Celebrity Andrew Zimmern who hosts Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, joined us at our food pantry. His crew was filming for an episode focusing on the counter culture aspect of food.
PG&E CARE Program
Clients receive applications and are guided on how to fill them out only. This program provides monthly discount on energy bills for income qualified households.
Food Stamps
As an access site for Food Stamps, Arriba Juntos is able to assist prospective applicants in assessing their Food Stamp eligibility and submitting applications for Food Stamps.
Christmas Toy Give Away "La Posada"
In partnership with non-profit organizations and local businesses, AJ hosts an annual
Toy Give Away party. Every year, over 700 children and their families enjoy music, food, piñatas, clowns, bounce houses, pictures
with Santa, gifts and lots of fun!
Flea Market - Every Saturday and Sunday,
AJ provides a place for local vendors to sell their products and goodies.
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Andrew Zimmern giving out food to clients
Balboa High school students at the food pantry |
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Clients showing items they got from the Boutique |
Free Seasonal Tax preparation
During the tax season, AJ serves as a host site for free tax preparation for the community at large. We offer this service with capacity to serve Spanish speakers.
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Free Basket Raffles for Clients
Families and children enjoying at La Posada 2010 |
AJ Boutique
Provides free interview and work place clothing for our clients. The boutique is also open daily to the community at large for very low cost clothing and household items. Arriba Juntos accepts all kinds of donations to support our clients and community at-large.
Election Site
On election day, Arriba Juntos opens its doors as a polling place so that the community can have an accessible and non-intimidating experience voting.
SF Public Defender Clean Slate Walk-in Clinic
Come to our Walk-In Clean Slate Clinic and speak to a Clean Slate Attorney about your criminal record every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm.
If you would like more information about these services please call us at
(415) 487-3240
or visit our agency located at
1850 Mission Stree
San Francisco, CA 94103
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