December 28, 2021
As 2021 draws to a close and I reflect on this past year, I am filled with joy when I think of the community that is TEL HI. I think we will all agree that the past two years have been challenging, to say the least. There were many times when things felt dark and difficult, when the road ahead felt […]
August 30, 2021
Teen muralist participant Elizabeth Wilson writes about her experience creating TEL HI’s new community mural! Through a partnership with San Francisco Art Institute’s (SFAI) City Studio and Telegraph Hill Community Center (TEL HI), lead and teen artists painted a mural by and for the community. From the end of April until early August, participants engaged […]
August 9, 2021
Mayor London Breed Cut The Ceremonial Ribbon For TEL HI’s New Childcare Center in Mission Bay! On July 27, TEL HI staff and Board Members realized their dream of expanding the Early Childhood Education program to serve families and children in neighborhoods where quality childcare is needed most. TEL HI is now in three districts […]
July 1, 2021
Summer is here and the weather is heating up! Check out this article by TEL HI’s favorite local food vendor Cheafables on why it is so important to keep your little ones hydrated! HYDRATING FOR HEALTH By: Jessica Gust, MS, RDN Water is a basic and essential nutrient for your child, and it should […]
April 28, 2021
Here are some tips for baking with kids from Sharon Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and test kitchen professional with the Home Baking Association. Have fun baking together and building math skills at the same time!
April 6, 2021
This past year has been challenging for us all, having to stay at home and mostly indoors, having to adjust to visiting with family and friends via zoom, and having to be very creative in planning activities for our children. As we head into Spring and are able to be outside more (safely, with masks, […]
March 24, 2021
We’re pleased to announce the latest addition to TEL HI: A beautiful state-of-the-art childcare center/preschool is projected to open in summer 2021. The brand new facility is for children three months to 5 years old and is designed to stimulate the senses and inspire play, exploration, and learning. In addition to a 6,000-square-foot indoor facility with […]
December 30, 2020
Our Early Childhood Education Team is One of SF’s Finest! In July 2020, Mayor London Breed recognized the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center (TEL HI) for providing emergency childcare to frontline, emergency, and other essential workers during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. TEL HI was one of the only few childcare providers operating at this time and provided crucial service for over 60 families! […]
August 27, 2020
The English Learner Academy at Francisco Middle school is designed to level the playing field for newcomer students, who face many educational barriers. Through the English Learner Academy (EL Academy), English learners take theater and dance classes, play math games and write personal stories, cook and go on urban treks with Francisco teachers, arts providers, and Beacon program specialists, helping them to gain English proficiency and academic skills and bridge […]
A Virtual Taste of TEL HI 2020 130 Years of Service in San Francisco Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center (TEL HI) is hosting its annual fundraiser, A Virtual Taste of TEL HI, on Friday, September 18, 2020, at 6 PM to celebrate its 130th year anniversary! This year, guests who register in advance will have a […]
TEL HI’s Playground Makeover
Help us raise $150K to fix our playground and create a fun and safe space for our kids to play! Click to learn more!
A Taste of TEL HI 2022
A Taste of TEL HI is back in person to benefit our educational programs that provide kids with academic support to thrive and get back in the SWING of Things! Join us on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Oracle Park! Click to learn more!
TEL HI Is Hiring!
Find a career you can be passionate about at TEL HI Center. We have multiple positions open that offer competitive pay and great benefits! Click to learn more!
