The Oasis For Girls Application for our Spring 2013 Programs: Life Skills Education Program, Arts Education Program and the College & Career Program. Feel free to share with any girls you know who are interested. Last page in the packet must be completed with attached essays and MAILED , FAXED, EMAILED or DROPPED-OFF at Oasis For Girls by Friday, January 25th at 2:00 p.m. Oasis For Girls 1008 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: (415) 701-7991 Fax: (415) 701-0131 Email: sfoasis@sfoasis.org Office Hours are 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Mondays-Fridays If you have any questions, call Megan or Mia at (415) 701-7991.

1. Program Information
Spring 2013
An Oasis girl …
… wants to make new friends,
…. wants to grow and try new things,
…wants to build life skills and make healthy choices,
…wants to express herself and support others to have a voice,
… wants to go to college and have a career,
… and she wants to empower herself!!!
Oasis For Girls Programs are for young women ages 14-17. African American, Arab, Latina,
Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, immigrant women, transgender and queer women
are strongly encouraged to apply. You must be committed to attending the entire
program.
Oasis For Girls provides the following learning opportunities:
Life Skills Education Program
is a safe space to talk about and get information on physical, emotional, and mental health
needs of young women through a series of workshops, reflective journaling and field trips
on Saturdays all over San Francisco! Topics include anti-oppression, LBGT issues, history
of women’s rights struggle, body image, stress management, healthy relationships, safer sex,
sexual harassment, substance use, conflict resolution, depression, nutrition, self-defense and
much more!
Arts Education Program
is a partnership with Writer’s Corp that teaches creative writing skills, confidence, and
healthy self expression. Young women will explore creativity through writing and spoken
word performance to address issues facing girls in San Francisco.
College & Career Planning Program
is an opportunity to gain job readiness skills and prepare for advanced education and
careers through technology training. Young women work in a computer lab to create a life
plan, explore careers and colleges and learn about preparing for a job; field trips include
job site visits and campus tours at local colleges and universities.
Oasis For Girls is a project of the Tides Center 1

2. Oasis Application
Spring 2013
Oasis For Girls accepts young women into our If this is your first time in an Oasis For Girls
learning opportunities three times a year, every Fall, program, you will receive a
Spring, and Summer. When you complete your
first program, you have priority in enrolling for the $300
next program that meets your interests and needs.
You must be committed to attending the award when completing the program.
entire program.
We value your commitment to your own growth as
For your second program, your award
well as your contribution to the Oasis community,
will be increased to
and we believe in the importance of earning money
as a way to support your life goals. $400
Program Dates:
February 19 – April 26, and for the third program you will earn an award of
2013
$500
Program Schedules & Locations:
PROGRAM Life Skills Education Arts Education College and Career
DAYS & TIMES
Tues, Wed & Thurs Mon, Tues & Thurs Tues, Wed & Thurs
4:15 – 6:30 pm 4:30 – 6:30 pm 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Oasis For Girls WritersCorp Oasis For Girls
1008 Mission Street 25 Van Ness Avenue 1008 Mission Street
LOCATION (at 6th & Mission) (bet. Fell St & Oak St) (at 6th & Mission)
San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA 94102
94103 94103
Near Civic Center & Near Civic Center Near Civic Center &
Powell BART BART Powell BART
and MUNI bus lines: and MUNI bus lines: and MUNI bus lines:
TRANSPORTATION
5, 6, 8X, 8BX, 9, 6, 9, 9L, 14, 14L, 5, 6, 8X, 8BX, 9,
9L,12, 14, 14L, 21, 47, 49, 71, 9L,12, 14, 14L,
16X, 19, 21, 27, 71L, 90 and the F, 16X, 19, 21, 27,
31, 71, 71L and the J, KT, L, M, N & S 31, 71, 71L and the F
F Line Lines Line
Oasis For Girls is a project of the Tides Center 2

3. Oasis Application
Fall 2012
The mission of Oasis For Girls is to partner with under-resourced girls
and young women to help them discover opportunities and explore their dreams.
Our youth development programs provide a safe space to cultivate the skills,
knowledge, and confidence to build strong futures for girls, young women
and their communities.
Applying for Oasis For Girls (use this checklist):
☐ Read the application packet and complete page 4. Remember to answer the essay questions.
☐ Turn in your application by mail, fax, email or walk-in; Program Coordinators will review your
application; only complete applications will be accepted and are due by
J anuary 25th at 2 pm
☐ A Program Coordinator will call you to schedule an interview at Oasis For Girls; make sure you
print your contact numbers clearly and be expecting a call from us!
☐ Interview with the Program Coordinators (Megan & Mia); check the directions so you arrive on
time for your interview, if you are going to be late, please call ahead and let us know at
(415) 701-7991. If you faxed your application, please bring the original copy when you
arrive for your interview. Program Coordinators will assign participants for each program
based on the applications and interviews. We accept between 15-20 participants for each
program.
☐ If you are accepted, Program Coordinators will call you to invite you to participate in a
program. If you receive a message, you must call back and confirm your spot in the program
or we will offer your spot to another girl. If you are not accepted, Program Coordinators
will call and put you on the waiting list; if the program remains full, you will be on the
priority list for the next session. We will contact you again to confirm your interest before
the next program begins.
For questions, contact Program C oordinators at (415) 701-7991, or email:
For
questions,
contact
Program
Coordinators
at
(415)
701-­‐7991,
or
email:
Megan
Hamilton,
Life
Skills
Program
Coordinator,
mhamilton@sfoasis.org
Mia
Kuartei,
College
&
Career
Program
Coordinator,
mkuartei@sfoasis.org
Office
Hours:
Monday
–
Thursday,
11:00
am
–
7:00
pm
Oasis For Girls is a project of the Tides Center 3

4. Oasis Application
Spring 2013
INSTRUCTIONS: Please print CLEARLY and answer ALL questions. Incomplete applications (missing
essays or information) cannot be accepted. Complete this application and turn in this page & essays by
Friday, January 25th at 2:00 pm. You may send your application by:
MAIL: Oasis For Girls, 1008 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
FAX: (415) 701-0131
EMAIL: sfoasis@sfoasis.org
OR WALK-IN: Office Hours are Mondays – Fridays from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Age: _____ Birthdate:
Street Address: City: _______________ Zip Code:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
School: Grade: Email:
II. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (will only be reviewed by Oasis For Girls Staff)
How did you hear about Oasis For Girls programs? (please check one)
Friend _________________________ Teacher/Counselor _________________________
Youth Organization: _________________________ www.sfoasis.org Facebook
Other (please list): ______________________________
Neighborhood you live in: Ethnicity:
Sexual Orientation: Home Language:
III. ESSAY QUESTIONS: Please answer ALL of the questions below on a separate sheet
of paper. Please write at least 5-10 sentences for each answer. PRINT CLEARLY.
Your application is confidential, so we encourage you to be as open and accurate as you can.
1. Can you commit to attending ALL sessions? Is there anything that would prevent you from
attending program days or field trips?
2. Why are you interested in Oasis For Girls? What do you want to get out of your experience?
3. Describe a difficult experience you’ve faced and what it taught you.
4. What is one issue that is important to young women? Why?
5. Describe three (3) goals that you want to accomplish.
Oasis For Girls is a project of the Tides Center 4