27/05/2026
Welcome to our SCNP Redwood Shores Family, Success Centers! 🎉
For over 40 years Success Centers has maintained roots in San Francisco, Alameda and San Mateo Counties with a primary purpose and mission to empower marginalized communities through education, employment and the arts. This is our charter, our north star. It’s not just words on paper; it’s the guiding force that motivates our staff to continue breaking down barriers that prevent communities from opportunities to have a seat at the table. Be better. Do better.
Success Centers was founded by Superior Court Judges in 1982 with the goal to change the trajectory of incarcerated youth by providing different options than those choices that landed them into the juvenile justice system. Our clients were involved in crimes of an economic nature. They used their ingenuity for survival. If they were given opportunities to use those skills for positive alternatives, they’d be captains of industry. We provide that alternative and help our clients get their high school diplomas and gain marketable skills to secure employment in careers that have a future.
Our organization mirrors the growth that we see in our clients and over the years have expanded our services to include secure digital literacy training, coding through arts, web design and job readiness training for youth currently in San Mateo detention facilities, (long and short term). In addition, high-risk high school students in San Mateo are provided life coaching and employment training through young adult workforce development programs.
At Success Centers, we see possibilities where others see limitations. By empowering individuals with education, skills, and confidence, we are changing lives and strengthening communities.
