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Monday, December 14, 2009

RISE applications are available for Spring 2010! DUE DATE EXTENDED: Tuesday, January 26!

Are you a young women between the ages 14-17 living in San Francisco?

Apply now for our RISE Life Skills Education program:

RISE is a FREE life-skills education program for a diverse group of 15 young women between the ages of 14 and 17. Focusing on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, RISE fosters appreciation of personal care and positive behaviors to live healthy lives. Girls receive a $300 award for participation and successful completion of the program. Girls are expected to share what they have learned with their communities and how their new knowledge will impact their future, including what specific actions they will take to realize their visions. Specific topics include: 1) exploring different identities; 2) self esteem and body image; 3) mental health; 4) stress management; 5) eating well for better health; 6) educational options; 7) career planning and resume building; 8) sexual harassment and protecting yourself; 9) sex and safe sex practices; 10) substance abuse and harm reduction; 11) sexism, racism, homophobia and 12) social justice.

Who is RISE for?

Young women ages 14-17. African, Arab, Latina, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, immigrant, transgender and queer women are strongly encouraged to apply. You must be committed to attending the entire ten weeks of program.

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Cultivating Generations of Strong, Empowered,
and Creative Women


Check out Your Life, Your Choice, created and produced by
Oasis For Girls Leadership Institute participants.

Our Vision: Oasis For Girls cultivates generations of strong and creative women who realize their potential, live healthy lives and make a positive impact in their communities.

Our Mission: Oasis For Girls provides a safe space where girls and young women are inspired and empowered to become strong and creative leaders in their communities.

Oasis For Girls provides culturally relevant and gender specific Arts and Arts Education, Leadership Development, and Life Skills Education programs that support the growth of low-income and immigrant girls and young women of color in urban communities. Through these programs, girls and young women have access to a community of adults who support them in creating change and integrating their skills to address issues they face in their lives and in their communities.

Open for Girls and Young Women Ages 11-24
2010 Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 11am to 7pm, Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

*Please note that program hours may vary. Please contact staff for program inquiries.


Who We Serve: The young women and girls who we serve reflect the rich diversity of the SoMa district and other neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. They range in age from 11 years to 24 years. They are Latina, African American, Asian, Arab, Pacific Islander, White, and multiracical. The majority are first generation Americans, however, many of them are also recent immigrants. Most speak languages other than English in their homes. They are all unique and often times face hardships of acculturation while striving to maintain pride within their own heritages.

Contact Info:
Telephone: (415) 701-7991
Fax: (415) 701-0131 (please call first)
Email: sfoasis@sfoasis.org
On the Web: www.sfoasis.org

Address:
Oasis For Girls, a project of the Tides Center
245 - 11th Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

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