News & Insights
Every year, MMBay participates in and puts on a variety of events, conferences, thought leadership opportunities, and media engagements. Read more below about our news, volunteering opportunities, and insights.
Expanding Our Community and Multiplying Our Impact
At our core, MMBay is about building community and relationships, with a clear focus on results
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Poverty for More Families in the Bay Area
Minds Matter is expanding throughout the Bay Area to help even more high-achieving, low-income students attend and graduate from selective colleges.
Minds Matter Bay Area Expands Reach Beyond San Francisco to Oakland and San Jose to Help Students From Low-Income Families Achieve College Success
Minds Matter San Francisco Now Called Minds Matter Bay Area to Reflect Growth as Impact Increases Across the Bay Area.
Minds Matter San Francisco Receives Six-Figure Grant From the Permira Foundation
Award will help organization address systemic inequities for talented low-income students in San Francisco
MMSF Receives Unprecedented Donation
$100,000 award from high-tech executive will expand organization’s Bay Area outreach to Black and Hispanic/Latinx high school students.
The 6th Annual Minds Matter San Francisco Fall Soiree
150 people attended our 6th Annual MMSF Soiree, representing 25+ companies from all over the Bay Area.
The Chromebook Chapter
When MMSF learned that many of its mentees struggled to have consistent Internet access at home, helping the kids stay connected became a priority.
Minds Matter of San Francisco Spring Gala 2015
The second floor of St. Mary’s Cathedral buzzed with excitement on September 15, 2012. 90 bright and eager volunteers gathered in Parish Hall, ready for Minds Matter of San Francisco's third year to kick-off.
Get Pumped for Spring Gala 2014
The Annual MMSF Spring Gala is taking place on March 1 at the Regency Ballroom this year. Just a few weeks away, the party is sure to be a memorable night.
Minds Matter of SF Partners With Meritus
Local college fund, Meritus, partnered up with Minds Matter to elevate both organizations’ efforts in helping low-income San Francisco youth achieve college success.
7x7’s Favorite San Francisco Charities
MindsMatter SF is in the running for 7x7’s Favorite San Francisco Charities!
New Year, New Beginnings
The members of Minds Matter of San Francisco’s graduating class of 2013 have all gone off to college! And along with last year’s senior class, some notable players on the executive team have also graduated.
Minds Matter of SF Spring Gala 2013
The second floor of St. Mary’s Cathedral buzzed with excitement on September 15, 2012. 90 bright and eager volunteers gathered in Parish Hall, ready for Minds Matter of San Francisco's third year to kick-off.