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Supervisor Jackie Fielder Visits Casa Esperanza

On May 30, Supervisor Jackie Fielder visited Casa Esperanza, a permanent supportive housing site for Transitional Age Youth (TAY). The site is a collaborative effort between Larkin Street Youth Services and Mission Action, working together to provide lasting housing and opportunities for young adults in San Francisco’s Mission District. Casa Esperanza supports youth ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness, particularly those from communities that have historically been excluded from mainstream support systems. The program offers stability, access to resources, and space for young people to grow into their goals—with their strengths and potential at the center.

Supporting Young People Through Community and Care

Casa was developed to serve young people with a wide range of lived experiences. Many residents are navigating systemic barriers such as limited access to education, language equity, or traditional employment—but each is building a future rooted in perseverance, identity, and purpose. During her visit, Supervisor Fielder met with program staff to learn about Casa’s model, explore the impact on residents, and hear how the program is evolving. The visit surfaced meaningful conversations about the role of permanent housing, the need for programs that include real pathways to opportunity, and the importance of keeping youth perspectives central as the city plans for its future.

Innovation in Action: A Youth-Led Café

Supervisor Fielder also learned about Café de la Esperanza, a youth-led cooperative café launching this fall. Operated by Casa residents, this innovative project will serve coffee and local treats while giving young people direct experience in entrepreneurship, hospitality, and teamwork. Café de la Esperanza isn’t just a café—it’s a platform for leadership, creativity, and connection. The café reflects the spirit of Casa itself: creating space where young people can build skills and confidence while contributing meaningfully to their community.

Centering Youth in the City’s Future

Our CEO Sherilyn Adams joined the tour to highlight a key takeaway: in the city’s growing conversations around homelessness and housing, young people must remain visible and prioritized. Supervisor Fielder’s visit underscored that youth experiencing homelessness are often left out of broader discussions. But their voices are essential. When we center their experiences—not just in policy, but in practice—we open the door to stronger, more inclusive solutions. And when young people are supported with consistency, care, and opportunity, they thrive.

Help Us Keep the Momentum Going

Casa Esperanza is one example of what happens when organizations, leaders, and community members come together to support young people with lasting solutions. Together with Mission Action and partners across San Francisco, we’re working toward a future where no young person is left behind.

Ways you can support:

• Donate to help expand youth-centered housing and career pathways
• Partner with Larkin Street to provide new educational and job opportunities
• Spread the word about projects like Café de la Esperanza that spotlight youth leadership and vision

We’re building more than housing—we’re building futures. Let’s keep young people at the heart of San Francisco’s future.       X (FKA Twitter) Stand with fearless youth. Give today.