computers or laptops, just pencils, papers books and tutoring from one on one volunteers like kristin cosby who reads allowed with marco twice a week. >> i get the satisfaction of watching them learn and grow. >> i'm joyful by having her. >> reporter: it's changing the future a word at a time, a kid at a time or maybe we should say pirating tough circumstances and turning them into hope. and these kids profit. from the mission district, wayne freedman, abc 7. >>> the signs are up and you are being warned. expect traffic in san francisco to be a bit of a mess for beta breakers. the race celebrates its 50th anniversary. runners will start at 8:00 a.m., they'll run seven miles west across the city finishing on the great highway by ocean beach. organizers expect 40,000 runners and 200,000 spectators on sunday. >> we were into that story very half empty. this is one of the best events in san francisco and we're like "traffic is going to be a mess." it's an awesome event so let's go with that. hi, mike. >> good thing for those who don't always follow the dress code. it will be warmer by the time