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Metamorphosis Art Exhibition

February 28, 2022

THE CHRYSALIS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION May 11-13, 2022 The Monarch Metamorphosis Art Exhibition will celebrate local artists and their stories of change, growth and resilience. Throughout a three-day salon series,…

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Monarch School Welcomes Zeus McClurkin of The Original Harlem Globetrotters in Anti-Bullying Talk to Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders

February 8, 2022

Monarch School in Barrio Logan welcomes Julian “Zeus” McClurkin of The Original Harlem Globetrotters for an inspiring and interactive presentation with 60 third, fourth, and fifth graders. McClurkin, who is…

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The Chrysalis: Monarch School Center for the Arts

December 6, 2021

We have officially secured a major contribution of $1.5 million from an anonymous donor for new arts center and our Creative Youth Development programming. We’ll use this investment for completing…

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COVID-19 Prevention Plan

April 6, 2021

Click below to read our Monarch School COVID-19 Prevention Plan. View our Prevention Plan (PDF)

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CEO Announcement

July 22, 2020

On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are writing to announce AfiraDeVries as the new Chief Executive Officer of Monarch School Project effective August 17, 2020. DeVries most recently…

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Statement from our CEO

June 5, 2020

Like so many of you, our Monarch family has been feeling deep despair and outrage in the face of inequality, racial injustice and hate in our country. We believe that…

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Monarch School’s Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation

June 4, 2020

Join us in celebrating the fourteen seniors who are graduating from Monarch School. On Friday, June 12th, at 2pm check back to view the Graduation Ceremony here! Donate Now

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Unhoused youth deserve help and compassion — not cruelty

June 12, 2025

At Monarch School Project, we know exactly where we stand. We’re simply hoping we’re not alone.

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World Homeless Day | San Diego’s Monarch School serving unhoused youth

October 16, 2024

The Barrio Logan-based educational facility is the only school in the nation that exclusively serves unsheltered students.

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Monarch School Aims To Be A National Model For Serving Unhoused Students

September 17, 2024

DeVries and others finally came to the conclusion that they instead needed to train the educators working in other classrooms around the region.

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This Barrio Logan school only serves unhoused students. Can its model work elsewhere?

September 5, 2024

DeVries and others finally came to the conclusion that they instead needed to train the educators working in other classrooms around the region.

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Padres Players Shop with Monarch School Students

September 5, 2024

More than a hundred kids from Monarch School were welcomed to a Walmart in style.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Podcast S2 Ep. 6-24: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness.

July 16, 2024

Afira sheds light on the innovative approaches and compassionate strategies being implemented to break the cycle of homelessness.

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Unhoused students at Monarch School share artwork for annual fundraiser

May 9, 2024

Our solutions must extend beyond surface level short-term ‘fixes’ and instead focus on improving conditions by investing in permanent supportive housing.

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Monarch School Project Honored with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

April 23, 2024

Our solutions must extend beyond surface level short-term ‘fixes’ and instead focus on improving conditions by investing in permanent supportive housing.

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Scooping Up Smiles: Ben and Jerry’s Seaport Village April 16 Free Cone Day Benefits Monarch School Project

April 23, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., San Diegans can participate in Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day at Seaport Village, and all donations raised will support Monarch School Project.

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Opinion: Don’t accept homelessness as a fact of life in San Diego. We must do the work to end it.

January 12, 2024

Our solutions must extend beyond surface level short-term ‘fixes’ and instead focus on improving conditions by investing in permanent supportive housing.

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