Adelante. Since 1973.
We build prosperity.
One family. One future. One community at a time.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Here to stay. Here thrive.
Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District. Impacting local, regional and national communities. Stop by and see how we can help.
MEDA is a collective of dreamers and doers. We are financial counselors, housing builders, family success coaches, small business champions, and community advocates. You may know us by our work over five decades.
We are passionate about revitalizing neighborhoods. Devoted to economic mobility. Insatiably curious about what generational wealth truly means.
We collaborate with families ready to transform their lives. We collaborate with community partners and work on projects that reverse displacement. We develop pathways to prosperity.
Academic Success
25% increase in college-going rate at John O’Connell High School
Housing Stabilization
1,456 units of affordable housing maintained
Economic Strengthening
$18.2M in affordable loans deployed to 600 small business owners since 2015
Community Skill Development
270 community members placed in stable jobs
Comprehensive Services
Explore all pathways
Our Impact
Building generational wealth
$8.7M in tax refunds returned to 5,000 VITA tax clients in 2024. Rooted in the Mission District, MEDA advances prosperity, community ownership, and civic power. Our proven models are being recognized and shared locally, statewide and nationally.
#MisiónUnida
Voices from the Mission
When families thrive, communities flourish
MEDA provides high-quality, one-on-one financial coaching, homeownership counseling, eviction defense, and free tax preparation services. We create pathways to economic mobility through an unwavering commitment to client and community success.
Every client becomes family.
Every success builds community strength.
Find out how MEDA can help your journey.
MEDA serves over 18,000 clients per year, equipping families with the tools to build thriving, prosperous futures. All services are provided at no cost.
