re-posted from POWER :

http://www.peopleorganized.org/activism/petition-support-free-public-transportation-for-youth/

Petition: Support Free Public Transportation for Youth

Young people are having a harder and harder time getting around San Francisco—getting to school, after school programs, jobs, volunteer activities, museums and parks. Major cuts to the yellow school bus program have forced school-age children to find their own way of getting to school—and a youth Fast Pass costs more than twice what it did two years ago. Young people who cannot afford the rising cost of transportation risk getting a $100 fine if they ride the bus without paying the fare.

In February, the MTA Board, the Transit Authority and other regional bodies will be taking action on youth transit in San Francisco. Funding to support low-income transit and climate initiative programs could provide free transit passes for youth. MTA staff and board members are debating whether to take this opportunity to provide free transit for youth, or merely offer a cheaper pass for youth. We know that cutting the cost of the pass does not resolve the issue – there should be no barriers preventing young people from getting to school safely. MTA officials need to hear from you today if you support free transportation for youth.

WHO: CityBuild, Office of Economic Workforce Development

WHAT: CityBuild Academy, 18-week pre-apprenticeship construction training

WHEN/WHERE: Held at various One Stop Career Link Center Locations at 1pm:

• Feb. 9^th: 1500 Mission Street ; Feb. 23^rd: 73 Leland Avenue; March 8^th: 3120 Mission Street; March 22^nd: 1449 Webster Street

CONTACT: For more information please call 415.401.4889 or visit www.workforcedevelopmentsf.org/trainingprograms    

NOTES: CityBuild offers: union approved training, construction career pathways, CityBuild Pre-Apprenticeship Academy (CBA), Construction Administration Training Program (CATP), job referral resources (for union and experienced construction workers)

Minimum Qualifications: Age 18+, authorized to work in the US, SF Resident/Valid CA Driver’s License, High School diploma or GED.

CityBuild Academy Pre-Apprenticeship Academy  (CBA) program details: 1 semester of classroom and hands-on training with City College of SF, construction job readiness training, employment sponsorship as a union apprentice, tool and union initiation assistance, support of dedicated employment counselors, math tutoring/preparation, up to 7 construction certifications.

Construction Administration Training Program (CATP) details: 1 semester of job training certificate, basic accounting, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office training, on-the-job internship with partnered construction company, and more.

For further details, please click and download the attached PDF Flyer:

CityBuild Flyer_1_2012

Tax season is underway!
Free Help Preparing Your Tax Returns!

Let qualified professionals assist you in filling your return. Learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit as well as other tax credits that may be available to you. Clients will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is open to all families with a total gross income of less than $50,000.

What To Bring:

-Social Security card or ITIN for each family member

-W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2011 and all 1099 or 1098 forms

-Child care provider information

-Landlord’s name, address, and phone number

-A voided check for direct deposit

-Last year’s tax return if you have it

Locations:

• Bayview Wells Fargo: 3801 Third Street @ Fairfax, Saturday February 11 and 25, 10am-2pm
• Southeast Community Facility: 1800 Oakdale, January 23-April 17th, Monday/Tuesday: 10:30am-6pm, Wednesday/Thursday: 12pm-7:30pm, Friday: 11:30am-7pm, and Saturday February 11, 9am-2pm
• Bayview YMCA: 1601 Lane Street, Saturday 10am-2pm, Feb. 4th- April 7th
• True Hope Church: 950 Gilman Ave, Ste. C, January 21-April 17, Mondays: 6-9pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm

Please call (415) 963-8633 or visit www.tax-aid.org for more info

From freemuniforyouth.tumblr.com:

Many community organizations and public officials are backing a proposal that would allow all young people in San Francisco to ride MUNI for free. Any youth between the ages of five and 17 who lives in the city or is enrolled in grades K-12 here would be eligible for a free monthly Fast Pass. The pass would be good 24/7. Young people from all neighborhoods and all backgrounds could get to school, after-school programs, work, and volunteer activities-and take advantage of San Francisco’s resources such as libraries, museums, and parks.

Please visit http://freemuniforyouth.tumblr.com