Braid Mission
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Rebecca Edwards
Important resources for ICE activity in the Bay Area
As ICE operations begin in the Bay Area today, we are concerned for some of our Braid families and other neighbors who may be affected. [Note: Braid...
Mini golf that supports youth in foster care
Designed by more than 150 local artists, Stagecoach Greens Mini Golf has always been by the community for the community. Centrally located in the heart of San...
When Soccer Is More Than A Sport
In 2022, Josh started searching for ways to contribute more to the community. He wanted to help others and discover more about himself in the process. [caption...
From Doubt to Double Major
Do you remember Anthony’s story from last year? Today, we’re following up with this proud 2023 high school graduate and Braid youth. When Anthony lost his father...
Game On
Earlier this spring, my role at Braid took me to new and unfamiliar territory: the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. This all came about because...
Giving Back In Many Ways
Every year, Saige transforms a $250 donation into over $1,000. What sounds like a philanthropic magic trick is actually thanks to her employer’s matching and volunteer programs. ...
Only 61.4%
We’re celebrating TEN graduates this summer! Five high-school students, three middle-school students, and two elementary-school students—all mentored by Braid Mission volunteers—graduated from their prospective schools this year....
Why We Say Goodbye
Making the time and effort for healthy transitions is one of the most important things we do at Braid. [Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the second...
Sharing the Love
Braid mentor Anne McCarthy and her husband Jupp Gill on their wedding day Foster care inherently includes relational grief and loss, resulting in...
Jewelry for Justice
When Braid mentor Jeanette Wright was working in downtown San Francisco in the late 1980s, she would often browse through Macy’s high-end boutique stores. One day, she...