think about what kind of investment you can do to help those young people get to that place. thank you very much. [applause]

>> hello, everyone. i grew up in a rough neighborhood surrounded by it negativity and a high crime rate. i did something positive and motivating to take my vision off of what was surrounding me. when i was 14, i started working in a youth employment program. the first time i got paid, i was, like, wow. however i going to spend it? at that division was priceless. -- that vision was priceless. we need this kind of programs. it makes a wonderful and powerful impact. i am an example of it. it made a big difference in my life and i feel it would make all the difference today.

taking a chance on the upcoming 80tyouth, it helps them not only create life goals, but career goals. it helps them gain a focus, work ethic. it is a domino effect. sorry. it is a domino effect. when we help youth, they can become successful and help the next generation. i want to thank you because i appreciated so much. i have siblings and i want them to follow in my footsteps. it helped me stay off the street and it helped me do something positive in my life and i am a successful young woman. thank you. [applause]

>> earlier, she said, i do not know if i can do this. she was just fine. the mayor is going to comment challenge you in just a moment. we did not just dreamed this up last night.many members on yourm stepped up to partner with united way. it was any wallace and koran debrhonda simpson. it was dcyf. we've had a tremendous partnership and team. [applause] mr. mayor, we are ready to be challenged. >> ladies and gentlemen, there is a lot of hope in this room.

it is time to fulfill that hope. we're going to have some fun. i did not get a chance to watch that show much. my wife tells me about it. we will hear about commitments from all of you, try to join or match or beat the 2500 jobs that our city folks have already committed. i know all of you have great pride in our city. jobs that you create, at the impact that your leadership has, i want to start off by thanking all of the companies that were mentioned earlier. thank the individuals that have been working with us. people have come in this week saying, i want to be part of this. thank you very much. eric, and we will have you go into the audience. be the oprah.

testing. leader pelosi has to leave shortly. she was to hear from our partners. we are not starting at 0, mr. mayor. we will call on ron conway first. >> i am the founder and chairman of an organization called sf city. it is a brand-new organization. we have over 225 tech companies in san francisco who are members. creating many jobs in san francisco and outpacing the job growth in san francisco versus the rest of the country. sf city is delighted to commit

100 of its member internships 225 member companies. [applause] we are adopting two organizations where we will help place in turns. one of them is the sfpd future grad's program. it is focusing on keeping kids in high school. sf city is dunning $25,000 for scholarships -- donating $25,000 for scholarships for the program. there is a nationwide organization called summer qa camp.

that organization is nationwide and places in turns into companies that need qa help. we will place over 25 in turns from 15 other companies who have signed up for summer camp. summer camp was founded -- someone you might recognize, jon bon jovi. sf city has committed to this program for years to come. it is the tech companies who are placing 2, 3, 4 interns this summer. next summer, they will be placing 20. [applause] >> you are too legit to quit.

one of the first company said stepped-up was pg &e. >> i am happy to tell you that he moved be. we did commit $100,000 to support all of you. we will add $25,000 to that. today. [applause] i also want to quickly say my story is not like some of the stories you have heard today. i did grow up lower middle class. i was the beneficiary of a program like this city is introducing today. i am so thrilled to support the city, the mayor, leader pelosi, in this effort. thank all of you for being the future. thank you. [applause]

>> mr. mayor? salesforce. >> thank you so much. we are delighted to be a part of this initiative. we are delighted to join forces with american and united way in support of this movement. -- with the mayor and united way in support of this movement. we knew we had to get involved and do something. we definitely wanted to respond to this all hands on deck moment. i am very pleased to announce that on behalf of salesforce.com, we are delighted to provide 40 additional jobs for 2012. >> bank of america. >> bankers are in high demand. i will keep this short and

sweet. a couple of months ago, we made a commitment to president obama that we would be a supporter of the summer youth initiatives. we will make a $50,000 pledge. we are pleased to be here. thank you. [applause] >> we want you to notice that the thermometer is going up. ups. >> thank you very much. nice to see you, mr. mayor. i have been with ups for 34 years. i will be retiring soon. i would like for, you know, one of the youth to take my place. we will commit to 15 new permanent jobs over the summer for the san francisco area. >> thank you. [applause]

wells fargo bank. >> thank you very much. thank you for being the catalyst for this wonderful program. we believe that strong communities are great for everyone. businesses, the public sector, all of us benefit when communities are strong. we are honored to be able to participate in this program with a pledge of $50,000. thank you very much. [applause] >> at&t. >> thank you for your leadership on this very important issue. at&t was also one of the initial participants is with the president on this very significant initiatives. we will pledge 20 interns over the summer and a contribution of

$25,000. [applause] >> excellent. why is my thermometer not going up? all right, mr. mayor. jamba juice. >> we are very pleased to be here. we have pledged over 2500 jobs across the nation. san francisco, we are hiring 30 over the summer. we will have 13 internships in our corporate office. we will have 200 jobs in the bay area for the summer. [applause] >> mr. mayor, starbucks. >> hello. good to see you. i represent starbucks coffee company in my home town of san francisco. we are pleased, as you know, we

are all over this great city. the stories presented, you inspired us. we commit to 25 jobs in san francisco. not just the jobs, but investing in providing these young adults the training that will help them today in the summer as well as many years in the future. we will also partner with our stores across the bay area to get a commitment from them as well. thank you. [applause] >> those folks are who we knew. anyone else want to make a pledge? this is that moment to raise your hand. we had a hand. you are? >> thank you for the

opportunity. it is very exciting. i am pledging to increase my work force by 10% over the summer. two internships per location. [applause] >> we are growing. >> over 500 merchants in san francisco currently. we are looking to add five jobs for the summer program. [applause] >> hold on one second. rob black. >> executive director for the golden gate restaurant association. i am so proud of the team that the city has put together to lead this initiative. it has been something we have been working on for several

years. thank you for your leadership, mayor. it has made the difference. it is so great to see some of our members stepping up. we will add another 15 internships with our members this year. [applause] >> we would like to pledge five jobs to help increase recycling in san francisco. >> thank you. the fantastic. >> the university of california san francisco. we are pledging 118 summer internships. [applause] >> that was 118. >> i have worked for over 20 years, we love people grown up

with us. we are pledging 15 jobs, not just for the summer. >> thank you so much. >> we partner all year long would it san francisco unified school district on their academy of hospitality. we have at least 15 positions through that program and hotels in san francisco. and also at the hotel council, we have a paid internship. [applause] >> i do not want to skip anyone. >> as a founding member of real estate for tomorrows youth, we will pledge six summer internship positions. [applause] >> excellent. robert collins.

>> i am a part of the tech committed to. we are a small team, eight people right now. we would like to add two more internships for the summer. >> excellent. >> we specialize in constructing a management and public outreach. i want to thank the mayor for during this. it is very critical. i want to make a special call to the small-business community. i want to encourage you to pledge. we are pledging two internships for the summer and one new position. i want to thank the members of our larger business communities for going the extra mile. [applause] >> i am very proud to be part of this program.

as part of this, we will have 15 aninterns this summer. >> we are running out of time. >> thank you for leading this initiative. i was a founder and a veteran. my company -- over the next two years, we are going to create 300 jobs. for the summer, we will commit to creating 10 internships. [applause] >> thank you so much. right here. >> hello. i am the founder of a small da

enim factory. i brought my team here. my apprentice, my business guy. i am offering five internships that will graduate into jobs. >> excellent, excellent. >> good afternoon. i am also a member of the burgeoning tent seen here in san francisco. -- tech scene here in san francisco. we came today initially pledging three. but we will now double that to 6. [applause] [applause]