The Foundation builds community by celebrating the shared histories and rich cultures of local residents. We provide opportunities for people to discuss and learn about issues related to the challenges of our times. We partner with other local organizations to promote the well-being of all who live, work or play in San Carlos.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos stands in unity with all people, of every color and creed, who have lost their lives in senseless acts of violence. People in this country should not live in fear of going to school, the grocery store or any place of worship. Every one of us has the right to feel safe in our homes.
We at the foundation grieve along with families and friends who have lost loved ones to violence and those who have been traumatized during the commission of these acts. Hate is at the core of so many attacks - hate towards people because of the color of their skin, how they worship or who they love. We at the foundation condemn all acts of hate and stand for love.
As we remember all victims and their families, particularly those affected by the over 200 mass shootings of this year alone, the Community Foundation of San Carlos denounces racial and social disparity and violence in all forms and commits to advancing justice, equity, and inclusion for all.
The future and strength of our community is in its growing diversity. Having different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences helps us think critically and creatively about how to make San Carlos a wonderful and safe place to be for everyone.
We strive to be a source of positive change by listening to our community, making connections to learn about and discuss the issues, and providing resources for learning and supporting those individuals and nonprofits on the front lines fighting this ongoing battle.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos will be offering community conversations dedicated to social justice and equity in the coming months. Please join us in listening, learning, and coming together to build a more equitable and inclusive community.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Community Foundation, please email info@sancarloscf.org. We welcome your participation and input at any time.
Jessica Yang, President, Board of Directors
May 25, 2022
The Community Foundation of San Carlos stands in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Board members, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and community members.
The future and strength of our community is in its growing diversity. Having different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences helps us think critically and creatively about how to make San Carlos a wonderful place to be for everyone.
Most of our families are/were immigrants to this country, looking for a place to be measured by hard work and contributions. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been here for generations, contributing to the growth and success of our country. Nonetheless, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have faced discrimination throughout this country’s history - from being denied entry and citizenship to being labeled unclean.
Growing up in the Midwest as an immigrant during the 80s/90s, I never spoke up about the frequent xenophobic teasing I experienced from my classmates, teachers, and people on the street. Sadly, I grew up believing that these were “growing pains'' that all children experienced.
The recent backlash against Asian American and Pacific Islanders due to a virus we have no responsibility for is yet another example of discrimination against Americans based on our ethnicity and appearance.
It is time for us to stop this long-standing hate and stand in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. There is no excuse for hate toward AAPIs - or any group of people.
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is committed to advancing racial justice for all. We strive to be a source of positive change by listening to our community, making connections to learn about and discuss the issues, and providing resources for learning and supporting those individuals and nonprofits on the front lines fighting this ongoing battle.
Please join us in listening, learning, and celebrating AAPI Heritage and making a difference.
- Jessica Yang - President, Board of Directors
May 2021
The Community Foundation of San Carlos stands with our local leaders, nonprofit grantees, and community members in saying emphatically that Black Lives Matter.
Systemic racism is a national problem. The solution, however, must come at the local level, state by state, city by city, neighborhood by neighborhood.
In San Carlos, everyone must work together to end racism and injustice for Black Americans in our community.
As a Foundation, we commit to be a source of positive change by listening to our community, creating forums for important community conversations, and providing resources for efforts to end racism in San Carlos.
We hope you will join us in this important work.
— Board of Directors - Community Foundation of San Carlos
June 2020
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
United Against Hate Week 2024
Promoting Kindness and Inclusion:
Building a Bully-Free San Carlos
To stand united against bullying, the Community Foundation volunteers have pulled together this series of community events and activities to educate, support and empower you to fight this prevalent form of hate expression. The purpose of this week is to bring awareness around the issues that continue to plague our community members, give our community members tools for addressing anti-bullying and to bring the community together in addressing this issue together.
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
You’re invited to a community supper to talk about “Inclusion.” For the last several years, the Foundation has presented programs during the nationwide campaign “United Against Hate.”
Monday, September 23, 2024, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us at City Hall at 7 pm as our City Council helps create awareness around the important topic of inclusion and anti-bullying.
Monday, September 23, 2024, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Reach And Teach bookshop team invites local teachers to join them in the United Against Hate - Inclusion program with a visit to their shop where they will have complimentary food and beverages, displays of books and other resources on inclusion and anti-bullying, cooperative games you can try, including the Goodbye Bully Machine game, and some fun giveaways.
“If you see something, do something!”
We all want our kids to stand up for what’s right. These Upstander workshops will address this issue, teaching our youth how to recognize bullies and how to respond as Upstanders.
Presented by DigitalTAT2 (live, online webinar)
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
We know that bullying behavior often starts online, so it is imperative we address this issue during our week. We have engaged MyDigitalTAT2, a local leader in providing training for parents on this topic.
Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Generously hosted by our friends at Clock Tower Music!
What better way to finish out a week of learning and thinking about bullying than to spend an evening on Laurel Street, listening to the local talent share their music and good humor?
Space is limited so come early for a seat. For anyone who wants to sing, read a poem or play an instrument please contact the store at clocktowermusicsc@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
On Saturday morning, it’s time to wind up our week of exploring the topic of inclusion and bullying. We invite you to a Saturday morning forum to find out what we’ve learned this week, to share more stories from these workshops and trainings, and to talk about any next steps community participants would like to take.
The San Carlos Library and Reading Bug will offer StoryTimes, book recommendations, and programs related to anti-bullying throughout the week.
Storytimes at the San Carlos Library will be at 10:30 am on Sunday, Monday & Friday. They will also offer a Friendship Bracelet making opportunity on Thursday 9/26 at 3:30 pm.
The Reading Bug on Laurel Street will host a storytime on Wednesday for 4-7 year olds. "RSVP appreciated" to contact@thereadingbug.com. You may also wish to check out books on kindness, inclusion and bullying on their website,
Art by Rosey Morearty, 2021 Racial Justice Poster Art Contest winner. AAPI celebration represented by national flowers of Asia - including sampaguita (Philippines), cherry blossom and chrysanthemum (Japan), lotus (India and Vietnam), tagimaucia (Fiji), orchid (Hong Kong), peony (China), and frangipani (Laos).This banner will be displayed across Laurel Street in San Carlos, CA from May 17 -31, 2021
Banner created by Elizabeth and Rosey Morearty - sisters, San Carlos Residents. Look for it across Laurel Street October 4 - 10, 2021.
“Our design features the Mexican folk art paper decorations known as papel picado hanging in the sky to celebrate people of all Latinx origins. We chose the colors of the paper based on the most popular flag colors of Latin countries. We also incorporated a font by Latinx designer Rodrigo Saiani.”
San Mateo County Board of Education - Antiracism and Injustice Resources
MoAD (Museum of African Diaspora - SF)
Smithsonian (National Museum of African American History and Culture
PopSugar List of Antiracist Young Adult Books
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
The Hate U Give book and movie
Just Mercy movie streaming for free during June (YouTube, Xfinity, etc)
San Mateo County Libraries - Racism and Social Justice for Kids reading list
List of 10 Kids books at Baratunde’s World Saving Books
Diversity & Inclusion books at the Reading Bug
Nu Shu: The Secret Language of Women
Writing can be a liberating and empowering process, lifting historically oppressed voices. Join us on Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 PM for an exploration of Nu Shu (女書), a script created by and for women centuries ago.
Explore Nu Shu, a special female script created hundreds and perhaps thousands of years ago exclusively by and for women in Jiangyong County, Hunan province of southern China. Through a guided exploration of Professor Weimin Zhang’s multimedia art project, we will delve into how this script differs from traditional Chinese. We will also learn more about how it arose out of denied educational opportunities and condemnation to social isolation for peasant women.
Professor Weimin Zhang, of San Francisco State University, spent many years researching, producing this interactive multimedia art project that was acquired by the Library of Congress in 2007.
This bilingual program will be presented in English and Chinese.
For this year's King Holiday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University will host a free, four-day webinar and film festival, from the evening of Jan. 15 through Jan. 18, 2021. On the eve of the presidential inauguration, the festival will feature over 15 documentaries as well as musical performances and panel discussions that speak to Dr. King's unanswered question: "Where do we go from here?"
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 13 to join in the SCSD Inclusion Counts Parents Listening Session(s) to be held Nov. 17th.
Vera Institute of Justice presents a screening of “Good Trouble” on Thursday, September 24 beginning at 4:00PM Pacific/7:00PM Eastern. The screening will be immediately followed by a virtual fireside chat with Vera’s President Nick Turnder and Debo Adegbile.
San Mateo County Office of Education has compiled and continue to curate resources for the communities and classrooms for racial justice education.
Thurs. Oct. 1, 2020 10AM - 12:30PM — Online Conference | Peninsula Family Service Thought Leader Series | Advancing Justice: Confronting Anti-Black Racism
The 1619 Project, inaugurated with a special issue of The New York Times Magazine, challenges us to reframe U.S. history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as our nation's foundational date.
“If you want peace, work for justice.”
Webinar: Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Bias, Race and Criminal Justice with CEO Nicole Taylor and Stanford scholars and authors Jennifer L. Eberhardt and Rick Banks.
SMC Library Resources: “Talking With Kids about Race and Social Justice”
Managing Emotionally-Intense Conversations with Your Child or Teen (Eran Magen, PhD)
The 1619 Project challenges us to reframe U.S. history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as our nation’s foundational date.
Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News (Child Mind Institute)
Understanding Race and Privilege (National Association of School Psychologists)
Talking About Race (National Museum of African American History & Culture)
Talking to Children About Racial Bias (HealthyChildren.org)
Talking to Kids About George Floyd (Child Mind Institute)
Racial Justice Giving Guide - Compiled by Silicon Valley Community Foundation
9 Bay Area Organizations Fighting for Racial Justice - Complied by the Bold Italic
Supporting Orgs working of Racial Justice - Evolving list Compiled by the Bay Area Council
The Asian American Foundation was founded in May 3, 2021 to serve 23 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders who strive to build on the promise of America and create a future that we—and the next generation—deserve. Every single one of us is part of the American story—and The Asian American Foundation is here to stand up for us all.
The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Act to Change addresses bullying in the AAPI Community. Have you been bullied or know someone who has? Been teased for the way you look, what you wear, what you eat, where you’re from, how you talk, or other stereotypes? It’s not okay. Know that you are not alone and together we can make a difference. Learn about it. Talk about it. Stop it. #ActToChange
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC - Fighting for civil rights and empowering Asian Americans to create a more just America for all.
Asian Mental Health Collective - Building a community fo rAsian mental health support.
Californians for Justice is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice.
The Center for Asian Pacific American Women is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement and enrichment of leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women through education, networking, and mentorship.
Faith in Action Bay Area is a network of congregations and community leaders working to ensure that the dignity of all people in our community is upheld. FIA develops leaders, promotes civic engagement, and lifts up faith values, in order to confront power and change systems. FIA envision a world in which all people receive the respect, justice and opportunity they deserve
Hate Is A Virus is a nonprofit community of mobilizers and amplifiers that exists to dismantle racism and hate. #HateIsAVirus
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is the nation's oldest, largest, and most diverse civil and human rights coalition. Their work focuses on democracy, justice, inclusion and opportunity.
National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum builds collective power with AAPI women and girls to gain full agency over our lives, our families and our communities.
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund is a legal organization fighting for racial justice.
Real change happens at a local level. Not In Our Town focuses on solutions that inspire and empower communities. With film, social media, and organization tools, Not In Our Town helps local leaders build vibrant, diverse cities and towns, where everyone is encouraged to participate.
Stop AAPI Hate tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Red Canary Song centers basebuilding with migrant workers through a labor rights framework and mutual aid. We believe that full decriminalization is necessary for labor organizing and anti-trafficking. #RightsNotRaids #SexWorkIsWork
It all started with a poster. United Against Hate Week is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. We hope all cities and towns will join us in the movement against bias and bullying during United Against Hate Week.
SURJ San Mateo is a group of people who organize, mobilize and educate white folks and other folks with privilege for racial justice in San Mateo County. SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) is part of a multiracial movement and the SURJ National Network with over 200 chapters and affiliates in 46 states. We work with accountability partners led by people of color to show up in the ways they request and are supporting issues such as affordable housing, immigration rights and police oversight.
Center for Pan Asian Community Services - Provides programs and services to immigrants, refugees, and the underprivileged.
Asian American Advocacy Fund - Advocates for the civil and human rights of AAPI in Georgia
“If you want peace, work for justice.”
https://mbsplace.com/ | 650-315-3485 | DoorDash
https://trueethiopiancuisine.com/ | 113 Garnet Ave. San Carlos | 650-335-5767
Home Made Cakes — (650)344-8690 | 233 N Grant St. San Mateo, CA 94401 | Hours Monday - Sunday - 9 to 5 | https://clairescrunchcake.wixsite.com/cakes
http://www.thecookoutft.com/ | (650) 300-9945 | thecookout650@gmail.com | Facebook page |DoorDash, GrubHub
(650)329-9533 | 642 Ramona St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 | cater@coconutspaloalto.com | Menu
Ginger Snap Shots - The Healthy Espresso. | (510)924-6124 | Facebook Page
(650)323-1092 | Facebook Page | info@jfishc.com | Yelp page
The Best Jamaican Food in the Bay Area - 25 Washington St. Daly City, CA | www.eatreds.com
Here are few opportunities to participate in virtual community events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor his courage and sacrifices to advance racial and economic justice for all.
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