Forever Young Foundation

Serving the community in many ways.  Men, women and children. Staring with providing the basic essentials of homeless services, meals, a warm bed and clothing.  Then working to offer support in recovering from homelessness, addiction and poverty.  Bay Area Rescue Mission works with individuals and families long term to help them get to the other side and regain independence.

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The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one. For these people, the Wheelchair Foundation delivers Hope, Mobility and Independence.

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The 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies. From award-winning STEAM education and nationally recognized youth football programs, to impactful community partnerships with leading nonprofits, the 49ers Foundation is tirelessly dedicated to inspiring the confidence and collaboration youth need to tackle what is possible. Since 1991, the ...

Victoria Ward, MD, Board Chair, leads Made in a Free World, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking and forced labor. A Stanford pediatrician with expertise in global health, she combines her medical background with a passion for social justice. Dr. Ward was the first project director for Call+Response and contributed pivotal research to the FRDM platform, which helps businesses address supply chain slavery. Now, as Board...

This week's Hero of the Week is Bay Area Flag Football and the 49ers Foundation, supporting the growth of women’s flag football leagues in our community. With the sport set to debut in the 2028 Olympics, they’re providing crucial funding to help more players join the game. Their efforts are making it easier for local athletes to get involved in this budding sport, paving the way for the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.

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Open Heart Kitchen is committed to making a positive impact in the Tri-Valley community by serving meals and support to those facing food insecurity, whether in kitchens or at homeless encampments. Understanding that poverty and hunger often go unnoticed, we strive to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry while embracing our core values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility, and liberation. Through our programs...

10,000 Degrees is committed to educational equity, helping low-income students succeed in college and make a positive impact on their communities. By increasing the number of college graduates, they aim to create lasting change. With a 2026 goal to expand their reach and maintain high student success, 10,000 Degrees needs your support to make this vision a reality. You can get involved by donating—every gift helps students on their...

Project Homeless Connect partners with city agencies, businesses, and volunteers to provide vital services to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Since 2004, these collaborations have helped bring essential care to people who might otherwise not have access. With over 2,000 volunteers each year, PHC works to create a more compassionate and housed San Francisco. You can help make a difference—visit Projec...

The Henry-1 helicopter unit, stationed at the Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, is ready to respond to emergencies 24/7, averaging 1,000 missions a year. Known for its exceptional rescue skills, this unit often assists beyond local borders when other resources are unavailable. Join us in supporting this vital service—consider volunteering or donating to help ensure that Henry-1 can continue its life-saving missions in our c...

For over 40 years, Loaves & Fishes has provided food to the most vulnerable members of our community and raised awareness about food insecurity with the hope hat no one ever goes to bed hungry. We provide access to free meals or groceries through several programs, as we want to create as many avenues as possible to ensure anyone in need of a meal in our community has access to nutritious and quality food.

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AbleCloset is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was founded on the vision of providing children with special needs a resource for borrowing needed equipment. Obtaining rehabilitative equipment can be costly and time consuming. AbleCloset provides a resource for families that find themselves in these situations, allowing them to browse and then borrow from our “library” of equipment. We act as an interim between families and orga...

The organization that we know today as NAMI Santa Clara County is the result of the efforts of a few courageous parent leaders, many families and individuals, as well as friends and professionals who worked hard in the 1970s and 1980s to give birth to an organization that would completely change the way we view mental illness. During that time families dreamed of the day when a child with schizophrenia would be treated no different...

Our Vision: We envision a world where giving brings joy, offers hope, and creates learning possibilities. Our Mission: Connecting those who can give to those in need with educational support, gifts, and volunteerism. Our Values: Community – We foster an inclusive culture of volunteerism and philanthropy with people of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to inspire people to "pay it forward" by uplifting others in our community. 

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Food & Nutrition | Chronic Disease Prevention & Management | Supportive Housing. We use a multifaceted approach when tackling health disparities plaguing the most vulnerable populations in our community: older adults, recently housed individuals, and people at risk of, or living with, a chronic condition. We align our roles as a funder, a provider, and an advocate to create lasting change for the people we serve and to the ...