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Thursday, December 18, 2008

RISE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Calling All Frisco Girls: Join the next crew of RISE life skills education learners.

Oasis for Girls RISE Life Skills/Education program provides a safe forum to talk about and get information on physical, emotional, and mental health needs of young women. Girls will be awarded $400 upon completion of this 8-week program!

Skill Building Workshops Include:
Anti-oppression, Self Esteem, Body Image, Stress Management, Healthy Relationships, Safer Sex, Educational Options, Career Planning, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sexual Harassment, Self-Defense, and more.

Who is RISE for?
Any young women ages 14-20. African American, Arab, Latina, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, immigrant, transgender and queer women are encouraged to apply.

What's the schedule?
The program is 8 weeks long and meets 2-3 times per week.
STARTS Monday, February 9th, 2009
ENDS Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Meets every Monday and Wednesday (and some Fridays) from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (additional dates & times to be announced)

Where is Oasis for Girls?
1129 Folsom Street (off 7th Street)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Near MUNI bus lines: 14, 12, 19, 27, 47, 49, 26, 21, 6, F, J, K, L, M, N, Civic Center Bart Station

What's the application process?
THE APPLICATION IS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009. You can download it here: riseapplication09.doc . Once your application is received, we will contact you to set up an in-person interview. We will notify you of your status by January 28, 2009.

How do I turn in my application?
You can mail it, fax it, email it, or turn it in to our office:
1129 Folsom Street (off 7th Street), SF 94103 / ATTN: Jocyl Sacramento
Fax: (415) 701-0131 or Email: jsacramento@sfoasis.org

Got questions?
Call (415) 701-7991.