Essence of MANA

06/10/2026

Tap in with us!

06/10/2026

Talanoa Tuesday with the UTOPIA SF and SALT Family!

06/03/2026

Tap in with us!

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

It is with great excitement that J2E announces we will be in collaboration with Samoan Solutions to host a FREE Community Film Screening of Before the Moon Falls.

Following the screening, we invite you to join us for a community Talanoa session to process together, ask questions, and dive deeper into conversations surrounding cultural influence, community care, and clinical support.
We are honored to welcome Before the Moon Falls Film Director Kimberlee Bassford, Cultural Advisor Natalie Ah Soon, and Mental Health Clinician Tina Sataraka for this meaningful Talanoa discussion, led by Caroline Tuipe Washington and EoM's very own, Lueni Masina.

📍 Location:
South San Francisco Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA
(Please see campus map attached for Chambers location and parking)

🕔 Time:
Doors Open at 5:45 PM
Screening then Talanoa: 6:00 PM - 9:00PM

Cost: FREE for the community! ALL AGES WELCOME!

Along with the film screening and Talanoa, J2E will also have:
• Light Refreshments
• Onsite Mental Health Services
• Community Resources
• Raffles

Lastly, this event would not have been possible without the collective effort, partnership, and heartwork of the many organizations and community members who helped bring this space together.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Lueni Masina by email or phone at [email protected] or (415) 243-6328.

We hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

Talanoa Tuesday Community Check In and Announcements!

05/16/2026

Information on today’s Shine! Family Day!

05/13/2026

Talanoa Tuesday Community Announcements and Check In!

04/30/2026

Join us for Journey to Empowerment, THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM PST.
Back by popular demand, we invite you to LEGO Lounge to “build” wellness together as one!

Life can get heavy, and sometimes the best way to reset is through simple joy by creating and connecting!
Whether you come to build, laugh, or just unwind, there’s space for you here!
So bring your own LEGO sets and come ready to decompress one Lego at a time! 😊

As always, Journey to Empowerment is a FREE community space with FREE food, raffles, and great company.
All ages and families are welcome! Come one, come all! NO RSVP is required, but space is limited!

📅 When: Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PST
📍 Where: AARS Office - 1115 Mission Rd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Lueni Masina: [email protected] or (415) 243-6328.