Excelsior Action Group is a non-profit community and economic development organization serving the Excelsior corridor of San Francisco that works to create a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming community through organizing, advocacy, economic development and public improvement projects. EAG implements a variety of programs to achieve its goals: cleanliness, a sidewalk greening project, youth mural projects, and the annual Excelsior Festival.

History:
In mid-2002, District 11 Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval held several town hall meetings at the Ocean Avenue Presbyterian Church regarding commercial revitalization on Mission Street in the Excelsior. From these initial meetings, the Local Initatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (MOEWD) began a six month assessment of opportunities and needs in the Excelsior.

Stakeholders in the community continued to meet bi-weekly at the Church in order to give input to LISC. From these meetings, it was clear that community members wanted to take charge and act. Thus, in October 2002, the Excelsior Action Group was formed and a partnership was created with Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center to form Excelsior Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (ENCoRe).

in 2006, Excelsior Action Group dissolved the ENCoRe partnership and begun incorporation as a non-profit entity. EAG continues to work with Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center on public safety, affordable housing, and youth development projects throughout the year. With BHNC's support, EAG was able to gain the technical expertise, capacity and knowledge to start the Excelsior's first non-profit community development corporation.

Contact person: Cristy Johnston, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 585-0110
Office fax number: (415) 585-0170

Address:

4702 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112 (See a map)

Web Site: http://eagsf.org

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Balboa Park Bart Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): .8 mile   Nearest Bus Stop: 14, 14x, 29, .05 mile minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes