Santa Clara County Community Service & Support Articles

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

The Gilroy Foundation awarded more than $540,000 in grants to Gilroy nonprofit groups and organizations during its 2025 grant cycle, says a press release from the foundation.

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley will no longer be able to provide as much rental assistance, leaving domestic violence survivors at greater risk.
Domestic violence survivors enrolled in YWCA’s rapid rehousing program received a letter March 26 informing them their …

Community financial institutions are the backbone to a healthy society, providing loans for small businesses, disaster recovery, low-income families, immigrant communities and affordable housing developments. That essential service is now in danger.
President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the …

Congratulations to San Martin resident Dan Keith who was honored by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for his dedication to community service that inspired others to make a positive impact for families in South County.

Local government and nonprofit leaders in Santa Clara County are bracing for the impact of proposed federal budget cuts that could dramatically reshape public services, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable residents without critical healthcare, social services and support programs.

San José Spotlight is delighted to announce Omar Habbas as the first major supporter of a new educational initiative to invest in the next generation of journalists in Silicon Valley. 

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce this week completed the announcement of the 2025 Celebrate award winners.

Representatives from 29 local organizations lined up under the spotlight at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Feb. 19 to receive more than $25,000 in grants from the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill.

It’s that time of the year again, for the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce to start naming their annual Celebrate award winners recognizing local people, businesses and organizations that have made unique or significant contributions to the community during the …

Leadership Morgan Hill, a nonprofit organization that has trained hundreds of local community leaders and spearheaded numerous civic improvement projects, marks its 30th anniversary this year, celebrating three decades of fostering community engagement and developing future leaders in South Santa …

The Rotary Club of Gilroy, at a Jan. 28 meeting at the Lodge on the Hill, celebrated the recipients of $70,000 in grants for local schools and organizations. Funding for the grants came from the Gilroy Rotary Endowment, which was …

For more than a decade, one California state senator has hosted an annual health and resource fair for homeless people, and every year he wishes he could do more.
State Sen. Dave Cortese brought more than 50 organizations together at …

Silicon Valley is one of the nation's most expensive locales and home to dozens of nonprofit organizations, which need to keep up with costs of living.

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Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant request applications through Feb. 21. The local nonprofit considers grant requests that directly benefit youth organizations, programs and schools in Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill, says a press release from Gilroy Assistance League.

HomeFirst—a nonprofit organization that focuses on ending homelessness—hosted a festive gift distribution at Royal Oak Village in Morgan Hill.

San Jose has received another infusion of cash from Google, adding to the community benefits pot.
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $5 million payment from the tech company as part of its community benefits agreement …

In Silicon Valley, top executives at the helm of multimillion-dollar nonprofits are paid well — not unusual in a region where competition is steep and the cost of living is one of the highest in the nation.
Experts say compensating …

A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy.