At the Koshland Program, it’s all about solutions that begin at the local level, with deep local understanding. That’s why we’re elated when we learn of community leaders like West Berkeley Koshland Fellow, Reverend Michael McBride, was among the 12 faith leaders who met with Vice President Biden last month to give recommendations for his [...]
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Contra Costa Times, “Bay Point awarded $300,000 Koshland Grant over five years to improve the community,” reports on The San Francisco Foundation’s Koshland Program investment. TSFF will be investing financially toward improving an in need community, as well as in upcoming leaders, fostering sustainable change.
A café in Potrero Hill, run entirely by formerly at-risk youth. In Berkeley, a congregation spiritual, resourceful, and uplifting. The Canal Welcome Center in Marin, a buzzing hub of energy and advocacy, built from the ground up in five years. These are a few of the dozens of projects the Koshland Civic Unity Awards Program [...]
Friday, November 30, 2012 in The Post News Group, “SF Foundation’s Koshland Program celebrates 30 years,” reports on the night’s events including a presentation covering the impactful legacy of Daniel E. Koshland by CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation.
Heroes come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, but they have one thing in common: Heart. I’ve had the privilege of working with many heroes, amazing people doing extraordinary work in the Bay Area, through the Koshland Civic Unity Awards Program. Looking around the room during the Koshland Civic Unity Awards 30th Anniversary celebration, I [...]
The Koshland Program Legacy This year we celebrate 30 years of the Koshland Civic Unity Program at The San Francisco Foundation. This program lifts up Bay Area community leaders — risk-takers who are bold in spirit and dedicated to the communities that they serve — and makes a five-year, $300,000 commitment to the neighborhood. The [...]
Monday, July 23, 2012 in AsianWeek, “Supervisor Avalos honors filipino leaders as 2012 Koshland Excelsior Fellows,” discusses The San Francisco Foundation’s $300,000 partnership with the Excelsior community to honor 12 outstanding community leaders for their work.
Friday, July 20, 2012 in The Post News Group, “San Francisco Foundation honors community leaders,” profiles 12 community leaders honored with the 2012 Daniel E. Koshland Civic Unity Awards by The San Francisco Foundation.
At The San Francisco Foundation, it’s all about impact in our community. The Koshland Civic Unity Program is a shining example of our place-based work focused on neighborhoods. The Koshland Program seeks out and lifts up people who are unsung heroes, community leaders who demonstrate collective leadership qualities by helping others solve community problems, take [...]
Friday, December 16, 2011 in the Mercury News, “San Pablo to celebrate International Migrants Day,” explains that San Pablo will host a celebration of International Migrants Day, co-sponsored by the Koshland Program of The San Francisco Foundation.