Tax Day is that day that calls on all of us to think about what it means to be a citizen of the United States and what our obligations are to each other. It goes beyond the oversimplified arguments about government being too big or being too small. For me, it is more about what [...]
Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the San Francisco Medicine Journal of the San Francisco Medical Society, “Philanthropy on many fronts: public health from a community foundation perspective,” features an article written by Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., CEO of The San Francisco Foundation. The article discusses Sandra’s personal experiences with the healthcare and philanthropy fields and [...]
How both slow and fast can a year go by? So many times, reaching for the phone, we went to get your view, your story, your joke of the day. We have had moments in the mountains, in meetings, on a hike, on a bike, on a horse, at a concert or rehearsal and you [...]
At The San Francisco Foundation we know that the work nonprofits do is critical to ensure that people and communities across the Bay Area can thrive. Listening and learning about the programs and organizations throughout our five-county reach is an important part of our strategy. Understanding what is happening on the ground – in neighborhoods, [...]
September 5, 2012 in the San Francisco Business Times, “San Francisco Foundation opposes restore Hetch Hetchy,” CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation explains the importance of opposing Proposition F.
Donor Profile Highlight: Gilbert and Marie Cleasby He was a highly regarded ophthalmologist, she a master gardener. Together Gilbert W. Cleasby, M.D., and Marie Mendenhall Cleasby cared deeply about helping those in need, and left a legacy that is improving the lives of women and children and strengthening the community for us all. The Cleasbys [...]
Friday, June 29, 2012 in New America Media,“California’s immigrants to gain from health care law,” covers the interview conducted by health editor Viji Sundaram of CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation. Dr. Hernández is a tremendous ally in promoting efforts toward helping low-income communities in the Bay Area gain access to [...]
Friday, June 29, 2012 in New America Media, “California’s immigrants to gain from Health Care Law,” covers the discussion CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation had with health editor Viji Sundaram about the health care reform law’s impact on California’s Hispanic population.
Monday, June 4, 2012 in The Bay Citizen, “Nurse offers health, welfare services to homeless pregnant women,” discusses how Martha Ryan, after taking a grant-writing class and getting her first funding from The San Francisco Foundation, launched the nonprofit Homeless Prenatal Program.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the San Francisco Chronicle, “Hires and promotions, January 22,” announces The San Francisco Foundation has appointed Mark Cloutier program director for public policy, civic engagement and community health, and Francesca Vietor program officer for the environment.