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Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Consistent, monthly hour-long birthday parties delivered by volunteers create celebration and stability for children and families facing homelessness or transition.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Warriors sweatshirt is a slam dunk for Campbell blood donors

Following the holiday season, there is often a significant dip in blood donations due to travel, seasonal illnesses, and busy schedules, which can leave supplies dangerously low. To encourage more people to donate, Stanford Blood Center is partnering with the Golden State Warriors during National Blood Donor Month. Throughout January, blood donors at all Stanford Blood Centers, including the South Bay Donor Center in Campbell, will receive a free Warriors sweatshirt as a thank-you gift.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: The heart of Saratoga lives in Its neighborhoods

Our city is built on many strengths-excellent schools, beautiful green spaces, and a charming downtown-but the heart of Saratoga has always been its neighborhoods. As I begin my third term as mayor, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community, and I am continually reminded that Saratoga's true character reveals itself at the neighborhood level. What makes Saratoga special are the relationships between its residents.
Online Community Development
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: The heart of Saratoga lives in Its neighborhoods

Neighborhood relationships and resident involvement form the core of Saratoga's character, fostering safety, support, and community through programs like Nextdoor, Neighborhood Watch, CERT, and volunteerism.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

In high-tech race to detect fires early, O.C. bets on volunteers with binoculars

Orange County Fire Watch relies on community volunteers for wildfire detection during red flag warnings.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

As funding battle continues, Bay Area AmeriCorps programs feel both hope and worry

Federal funding for AmeriCorps has been reinstated, providing hope for community organizations dependent on grants, despite ongoing uncertainty about the future.
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