""It showed that the foundation has a very meaningful role in these people's lives - just providing this one simple meal ... and a positive experience around a holiday," Nourse told San José Spotlight. "These families have a choice between putting food on the table or a day spent at Happy Hollow. (Through the foundation), kids have an opportunity to create more memories, have access to nature and a day of play in the park and zoo with each other.""
"The event - hosted by Happy Hollow Foundation through a Healthy Living grant from Kaiser Permanente - aimed to give positive experiences to people participating in the dependency wellness court and their families. The voluntary wellness program helps people through recovery, enabling them to reconnect with their loved ones, while the CASA program provides advocates to speak for foster youth in court."
Happy Hollow Foundation hosted a Friendsgiving Nov. 15 at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose for families in Dependency Wellness Court and CASA programs. The event, funded through a Healthy Living grant from Kaiser Permanente, aimed to give positive experiences to people participating in the dependency wellness court and their families. The voluntary Dependency Wellness Court supports recovery and family reconnection; CASA provides advocates for foster youth in court. Nearly 200 people attended, double the attendance from 2024. Rhonda Nourse said providing a simple meal and holiday experience helps families create memories, access nature, and prioritize supportive activities. The foundation also offers free Senior Safari and Title I events targeting historically underserved communities near more than 50 Title I schools, many of whose children have never visited the park.
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