September 9, 2022 - PRESS Release
SAN CARLOS COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP LOCAL CHILDREN ORPHANED BY BRUTALITY
On September 8, tragedy struck a San Carlos family in the most extreme form of domestic violence. A young mother was brutally murdered, leaving her two young children orphaned.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos, in partnership with the City of San Carlos, will accept and hold in trust donations for the future benefit of the victim's children.
Please go to cfsancarlos.org/sept8-childrensfund to make a donation, 100% of funds received will go for the benefit of these children.
If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence please call the 24-hr crisis hotline 800.300.1080 or visit corasupport.org.
May 19, 2021 - Press Release
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT
AT COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS
MAY 19, 2021, San Carlos, CA - The Community Foundation of San Carlos invites the community to share their vision of how a philanthropic organization like the foundation can improve the lives of city residents and neighboring cities. Foundation volunteers will host a booth at the San Carlos Farmers Market on Sunday, May 23 from 9:00am-1:00pm at Varian St. & Bayport Ave in San Carlos.
On May 28, from 4:00-8:00pm, the foundation will partner with the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company at 935 Washington St., San Carlos, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with food trucks featuring Pan-Asian and Island cuisine and live music. Brewery Owner & BrewMaster Chris Garrett states that “awareness, inclusion, and equity for all members of our community is something we should definitely celebrate together.”
To aid in creating and implementing a vision for the foundation, community input is essential. Anyone who lives, works, plays or learns in San Carlos, as well as nonprofit organizations serving the community, are encouraged to attend one or both of these events and share their ideas and reach out through the website at cfsancarlos.org
The combination of being outdoors, surrounded by food, music and friendly neighbors provides two perfect venues for foundation outreach.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2019. The foundation’s mission is to perform strategic philanthropy to create and amplify sustained and measurable impact for the San Carlos community. In addition to making grants to over 40 nonprofits serving San Carlos residents, the foundation has embarked upon activities to build community. One of these efforts is focused on racial justice. A recent poster contest coincided with the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Winning posters as well as a mural and banner celebrating AAPI heritage will be displayed in the city.
To further promote education around the topic, the public is invited to take the 21 Day Racial Justice Challenge in the month of June. Learn more at cfsancarlos.org/21-day-equity-challenge
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April 14, 2021 - Press Release
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF RACIAL JUSTICE POSTER CONTEST
San Carlos, CA. April 14, 2021 - The Community Foundation of San Carlos announced the winners of their inaugural poster contest on March 21 to coincide with the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as recognized by the United Nations. The community was invited to apply in age categories ranging from kindergarten through adult. Each winner received a gift certificate for art supplies as well as chose a racial justice-focused nonprofit to receive a $500 donation from the Foundation. Presentations were made to the winners by the foundation board members.
Foundation Board Chair Jessica Yang remarked:
“What was surprising and heartening was the large influx of entries from the younger categories. Their passion and attention to Racial Justice gives me great hope for a more aware and inclusive future”
The winner of the high school competition, Sequoia 9th grader Hannah Esme Delizo described the inspiration for her artwork There is Always Light (A Tribute to Amanda Gorman):
"Amanda Gorman's speech during President Biden and Vice-President Harris' inauguration inspired me. It takes a lot of courage to deliver a speech to an entire country where almost half didn't really want to hear it. Amanda's speech made me feel empowered and hopeful as a person of color."
Hannah directed her donation to the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Committee (BACHAC), where she and her family are frequent volunteers.
“As you can imagine BACHAC goes through a lot of PPE at our weekly test site. It costs about $1.50 per bag so the donation from the Community Foundation of San Carlos will enable BACHAC to make and give out over 330 PPE bags, which will last about 4-5 weeks,- responded BACHAC Executive Director Lisa Tealer.
Winning posters will be displayed on the foundation website, social media and in downtown San Carlos businesses. Winners in other categories are as follows:K-4th grade: Maya Olsen, third grader at San Carlos Charter
Artwork Title: Racial Love
Racial Justice Donation: ACLUMiddle School: Amalia Khaydarova, 7th grader at Graham Middle School
Artwork Title: No More
Racial Justice Donation: Californians for JusticeAdult Category: Rosey Morearty, Recent graduate of UC Davis
Artwork Title: Chinedu Okobi
Racial Justice Donation: ACLUAll entries can be viewed at : https://cfsancarlos.org/poster-contest
The Community Foundation of San Carlos began operations as a grant making 501(c)(3) organization in late 2019. The purpose of the foundation is to amplify the work of nonprofit organizations serving anyone who lives, works, plays or learns in San Carlos.
For more information about the Community Foundation of San Carlos, please go to: cfsancarlos.org or email to:info@SanCarlosCF.org
July 16, 2020 - press release (download PDF)
Community Foundation of San Carlos Grants Nearly $50,000 to Local Nonprofits in COVID-19 Response
July 16, 2020 San Carlos, CA — The Community Foundation of San Carlos recently issued $47,300 in relief grants to eight nonprofits serving those who live, work, learn, and play in the local community. Over the past four months the Foundation has issued more than $350,000 to thirty five different nonprofit organizations serving those most affected by the pandemic. The following organizations received grants recently:
California Clubhouse: $10,000 granted 7/2/2020 to provide crisis response services, including the purchase of PPE, reopening and general operating expenses.
CORA - Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse: $8,500 granted 6/30/2020 to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses support to provide shelter, crisis intervention, housing support, mental health services, legal assistance, etc to survivors of intimate partner violence.
PARCA - Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults: $8,500 granted 7/1/2020 to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses and emergency assistance for clients.
Friends of Redwood: $2,500 granted 6/30/2020 to provide crisis response services, including emergency food and financial assistance for families at Redwood High School.
Home & Hope: $8,000 granted 6/29/2020 to provide crisis response services, including general operations support to provide food, housing, digital access to programs, transport and case management for homeless families.
One Step Beyond: $5,000 granted 6/26/2020 in support of One Step Beyond, Inc to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses and emergency assistance for clients.
San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation: $3,300 granted 6/22/2020 to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses and emergency assistance for student families.
San Mateo County Jobs for Youth: $1,500 granted 6/29/2020 in support of Jobs for Youth to provide one scholarship to one Sequoia Union High School District student facing financial hardship in achieving higher education and vocational goals.
“As we move through the phases of reopening across our community, we look forward to supporting amazing local nonprofits in continuing their heroic work in these times of uncertainty and isolation.” - Jessica Yang, President, Community Foundation of San Carlos.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos was established in November 2019 with a $2M endowment from the City of San Carlos. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in San Carlos. Within just a few months of inception, the Foundation established the San Carlos COVID-19 Response Fund in support of nonprofits serving San Carlos community members with urgent and ongoing needs, such as food assistance, health care, mental health services, and other support to promote well-being during this crisis.
For more information about the Community Foundation of San Carlos and the COVID-19 Relief Fund, visit cfsancarlos.org or email grants@sancarloscf.org.
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July 9, 2020
San Carlos Planning Commission approves new aviation hangers
While the agreement has not been officially formalized, the San Carlos Community Foundation is in conversation with developers to be the main leaseholder. Once finalized, the organization would then have the authority to sublease the space to other nonprofits in the area. The leasing agreement would grant the organization access to a conference space at least 20 times a year with potential of up to 40 times depending on scheduling.
“I like the idea of the San Carlos foundation having a physical way of bringing the leadership they intend to bring to our local nonprofit community. That’ll be a good asset of theirs at least for 10 years and hopefully that partnership remains positive and doesn’t have to end at 10 years,” said Commissioner John Dugan.
May 28, 2020 - press release
Community Foundation of San Carlos Grants an Additional $46,000 to Local Nonprofits in COVID-19 Response
May 28, 2020 San Carlos, CA — The Community Foundation of San Carlos continues to tap into and direct the amazing generosity of local donors and volunteers. In April, the Foundation issued more than $200,000 to local organizations to help frontline workers, purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), provide food and housing assistance, and more. Last week, the Foundation issued an additional $46,000 in grants to nine different nonprofits whose critical services have been impacted by the pandemic:
Healthy Cities Tutoring: $7,500 to address needs associated with COVID-19, including to adjust their programs to support remote tutoring and to train tutors to use remote tutoring technology.
Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (also known as Meals on Wheels): $7,500 to support meal delivery to homebound San Carlos seniors throughout the coming year.
Each Green Corner: $6,000 to create outdoor classrooms at two San Carlos elementary schools to assist with socially-distanced learning.
The San Carlos Children’s Theater: $7,000 to continue its current program, including online and virtual production opportunities for local children and continued employment for staff.
Music for Minors: $7,000 for general operating expenses and program-related expenses including online music education lessons..
Hiller Aviation Museum: $2,500 in support of operational costs including supplies needed for safety and reopening.
My New Red Shoes: $5,000 to provide emergency assistance services to low-income families with children.
St. Francis Center: $1,000 to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses and emergency assistance for clients.
San Carlos PTA Coordinating Council: $2,500 to provide direct financial assistance to school children and their families.
“In early April with the support of matching fund donors, our Board set an ambitious goal to raise another $250,000 into the COVID-19 Response Fund,” said Jessica Yang, President, Community Foundation of San Carlos. “We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has donated so far to support the relief grants to more than twenty nonprofits in the last two months. Our donors are having an immediate impact on those in most critical need in the San Carlos community. We hope to raise enough to sponsor another grant cycle in June, taking advantage of a dollar for dollar match for up to $100,000 in donations available through the end of May.”
The Community Foundation of San Carlos was established in November 2019 with a $2M endowment from the City of San Carlos. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in San Carlos. Within just a few months of inception, the Foundation established the San Carlos COVID-19 Response Fund in support of nonprofits serving San Carlos community members with urgent and ongoing needs, such as food assistance, health care, mental health services, and other support to promote well-being during this crisis.
For more information about the Community Foundation of San Carlos and the COVID-19 Relief Fund, visit www.cfsancarlos.org or email info@sancarloscf.org.
May 6, 2020 - press release (download PDF)
Community Foundation of San Carlos Joins the City of San Carlos in Serving Those in Need Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 6, 2020 - San Carlos, CA — In response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of San Carlos enlisted the help of the Community Foundation of San Carlos to help with its Neighbor to Neighbor Program. The Foundation enthusiastically took on this effort and has expanded its philanthropy to embrace our local nonprofits as well; issuing more than $200,000 to assist in relief efforts. Over $150,000 in emergency grants were disbursed in early April to address immediate community and frontline worker needs, including personal protective equipment (PPE), food assistance, and other core services. On April 29, 2020 the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $60,00 in grants to local nonprofits to support community health and well-being as follows:
There With Care: $10,000 to provide crisis support services, including food support, transportation assistance, and emergency rent and utilities assistance to families with hospitalized children.
St Vincent de Paul: $10,000 to support crisis response services, including direct assistance with rent, utilities and food for low- and no-income residents impacted.
StarVista: $10,000 to support COVID-19 response efforts, including PPE equipment purchase to ensure safe delivery of services to the community.
LifeMoves: $7,500 to provide crisis response services including food and PPE in conjunction with its shelter services serving unhoused residents.
Edgewood Center for Children and Families: $7,500 to provide mental health counseling, food and supplies for traumatized children and families.
One Life Counseling Center: $5,000 to support safe distribution of food to impacted families and to provide teletherapy.
Arbor Bay School: $4,500 to provide emergency relief funds for general operating expenses.
Justice at Last: $2,500 to provide crisis response services, including general operating expenses and emergency assist.
West Coast Songwriters Association: $2,000 to support moving all workshops and seminars online in support of the arts.
Carlmont High School: $1,000 to support publishing and distribution of newsmagazine with an emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos was established in November 2019 with a $2M endowment from the City of San Carlos. It’s mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in San Carlos. Within just a few months of inception, the Foundation established the San Carlos COVID-19 Response Fund in support of nonprofits serving San Carlos community members with urgent and ongoing needs, such as food assistance, health care, mental health services, and other support to promote well-being during this crisis.
“The COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to support our community impacted by the pandemic,” said Jessica Yang, President Community Foundation of San Carlos. “With the generous support of the Holmes Family, we’ve been fortunate to have provided emergency relief to ALL nonprofits who have applied, so far. We look forward to awarding grants with additional monies raised and being a partner in recovery.”
“When we reached out to the Community Foundation of San Carlos to help those in need during this crisis, we never anticipated how fully it would take on the effort – far exceeding our hopes and expectations,” stated City Manager Jeff Maltbie.”We are so pleased with all that this group of caring individuals has done and how lucky our community members are to have them working on their behalf. San Carlos is very fortunate to have a number of organizations, including the Community Foundation of San Carlos, supporting our residents, businesses, and nonprofits through this challenging time.”
For more information about the Community Foundation of San Carlos and the COVID-19 Relief Fund, visit www.cfsancarlos.org or email info@sancarloscf.org.
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October 30, 2019
Community Foundation in San Carlos set to launch.
Officials weigh investment, governance before transfer of $2M to new fund
May 2019
“ In the months following the settlement stemming from PG&E’s mishandling of communication regarding the safety of a San Carlos natural gas line in 2012, then-vice mayor Cameron Johnson suggested officials consider supporting volunteer-driven, community organizations in the city in keeping with former mayor Tom Davids’ efforts to recognize those giving back to the community.”
Cameron Johnson / San Mateo Daily Journal
July 2018
“I think this could be a historic moment for our city in that many decades in the future we can look back and see a huge thriving organization with a growing endowment.”
Cameron Johnson / San Mateo Daily Journal