James Denman

The OMI/Excelsior Beacon Center, also known as James Denman Beacon Community School is a community center dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and families by providing educational, recreational, enrichment and supportive services.

Established in 1999, the OMI/Excelsior Beacon Center is located inside James Denman Middle School and serves the neighboring communities of Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, Excelsior and District 11.

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Youth

Middle School – Academic support, enrichment, and recreation: Science Action Club, cooking classes, technology classes, skateboarding, visual arts, scrapbooking, gardening
High School – Academic support, enrichment, and recreation: 3D printing, dance, gardening, JROTC, print shop, wood shop, and more. Contact Natalie Gomez at ngomez@omiebeacon.org for more info.
Workforce development
Wellness services (therapy, case management)

Community

Strengthening Families Program
Recreational and enrichment classes for adults – badminton, computer class, line dance, ESL, ceramics, yoga, and more.

Contact

Patricia Barraza, Beacon Director

pbarraza@ymcasf.org

Phone: 415-406-1290
Fax: 415-406-1295
info@omiebeacon.org

241 Oneida Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Neighborhood: Outer Mission
Phone: 415-469-4535
Fax: 415-585-8402
School Loop: jdms-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com

Testimonials

“I lived in Japan my whole life and, through work, moved to San Francisco to learn English for one year. I have learned a lot in the ESL Class. I feel like I have mastered and learned new skills that I can apply to my job when I go back to Japan.”

- Qui Hong, Community member
“I think it’s great! We get to hang out as a family. We were able to find a new hobby and we found out that ceramics was our hidden talent!”

- Elva, Parent
“ In the computer class, I am learning a lot of skills I will be able to use at work. I take the class with my wife which is great since I get to spend more time with her. ”

- Glen, Community member