Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in KQED Capitol Notes Blogs, “A Conversation About the Crisis” Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., CEO of The San Francisco Foundation, joins a panel discussion on the good and bad of government and public policy in California.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in the San Francisco Business Times, “S.F. foundation OKs new $5m fund,” reports on The San Francisco Foundation’s newly board-approved $5 million program-related investment that will provide the means to fund large scale social objectives including preserving jobs, affordable housing and the environment.
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in the San Francisco Business Times, “Oakland structures: Cultural Corridor promotes city arts,” reports on introduction of the East Bay Culture Corridor, a partnership to promote arts in the East Bay. The San Francisco Foundation proudly supports the effort.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 on Beth’s Blog, “GiveMN raises $14 million online in 24 hours!,” focuses on targeting high level donors to meet high levels of financial need. The San Francisco Foundation helped fund a research study on the use of social media to garner philanthropy.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 on the Bay Area Reporter, “Film captures health workers’ role in early days of AIDS,” discusses the documentary that interviewed all who were touched by the early years of AIDS exposure in the gay male population in SF. CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation speaks candidly about [...]
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 on Sf Examiner, “At 40, Exploratorium still leads in hands-on science,” explores the rich history of the Exploratorium. Frank Oppenheimer received a $50,000 grant from The San Francisco Foundation which allowed him to lease the Palace of Fine Arts.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 in The Oakland Tribune, “Night Owl: East Bay cities kick off arts corridor concept and 510ARTS.com,” discusses the website marketing campaign effort to promote the arts in the East Bay. John Killacky of The San Francisco Foundation, emphasizes art is just as prominent as in SF.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 on Examiner.com, “Hispanic Scholarship Fund 2009 alumni hall of fame event,” announces the event honoring those who have contributed toward supporting latino higher education. Among distinguished inductees is CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 on SF Examiner, “Donald Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc. dies at age 81,” remembers Donal Fisher. CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation comments on his philanthropic activities that supported the Bay Area.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 on New America Media, “Ethnic leaders find hope in health care plan,” discusses the response made by the ethnic leaders, especially of the latino community, toward Obama’s health care speech. CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., of The San Francisco Foundation concurs that prevention and educational outreach are pivotal in reducing health [...]