http://www.sff.org The San Francisco Foundation is a community foundation for the Bay Area. We mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy. daily 1 2007-06-22T16:30:29Z http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/support-burmese-relief-and-rebuild-efforts-after-cyclone-nargis Cyclone Nargis hit Burma on Saturday, May 3rd. So far, accounts of casualties may reach 10,000, and tens of thousands more may be hurt and homeless. The Foundation for the People of Burma is actively organizing relief and rebuild efforts. Please go to www.foundationburma.org for more information on the situation, and to lend your support. No publisher tgould homepage 2008-05-07T16:35:53Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/sandra-hernandez-m-d-announced-as-hispanic-business-woman-of-the-year-2008 In recognition of her decades of dedication to civic engagement, public health, and philanthropy, we're proud to announce that Hispanic Business Magazine has named San Francisco Foundation CEO Sandra Hernández, M.D., the 2008 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year. She is lauded for advancing the national healthcare debate, for her incredible drive and accomplishments, and for her focus not only on doing good, but on developing opportunities for producing public good. Hispanic Business will honor Dr. Hernández at an event in Arizona in late May. Read more to access the complete article from Hispanic Business Magazine. No publisher kseaman homepage 2008-04-30T16:31:28Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/call-for-nominations-for-the-2008-community-leadership-awards We invite you to nominate outstanding leaders in your community for The San Francisco Foundation 2008 Community Leadership Awards. The Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their particular Bay Area communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. One of the four Awards distinguishes an under-recognized, mature artist who has made a significant and ongoing contribution in the Bay Area. Each year their peers nominate outstanding individuals and groups, and a panel of Bay Area community leaders selects the Award winners. Individuals receive $10,000 awards and organizations are awarded $20,000. Nominations for 2008 have been extended and are now due on Friday, March 14, 2008. Read more to learn about the nomination process. No publisher tgould homepage CLA 2008-03-13T21:06:01Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/faiths-community-partners-grant-announced The San Francisco Foundation's FAITHS Program extends an invitation to congregations and faith-based organizations to apply for mini-grants of up to $5,000 to support their work increasing the civic participation of traditionally underrepresented constituencies. Read more for complete information about how to apply by the March 7th deadline. No publisher kseaman homepage 2008-01-17T23:21:46Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/impact-campaign-the-power-of-giving-together Leverage the power of giving together with the Impact Campaign, a new focused strategy to make a difference in the areas of need you care about most. Invest in your passion for the arts, education, the environment, health, social justice, or fighting poverty, through these featured organizations that are making a remarkable impact. Drawing upon the extensive knowledge and expertise of our Program Officers, we have hand-picked extraordinary organizations and initiatives that transform lives and strengthen our community. Read more to learn how you can help support these new collaborative strategies to address the Bay Area’s toughest challenges. No publisher tgould homepage 2007-12-19T23:02:41Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/ceo-sandra-hernandez-appointed-to-the-institute-of-medicine2019s-committee-to-implement-a-pandemic-flu-drug-program Sandra R. Hernández, MD, has been appointed to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) committee on the Prophylactic Use of Antiviral Medications during an Influenza Pandemic. The committee members bring expertise in medicine, public health, public policy, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, and ethics. Their charge is to develop strategies of prophylactic treatment, best practices, and policies for implementing a pandemic influenza antiviral drug program. Read more to learn about the committee’s work and membership. No publisher kseaman homepage 2007-12-19T23:01:42Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/the-san-francisco-foundation-supports-relief-and-long-term-restoration-following-the-cosco-busan-oil-spill The impact of the recent environmental disaster is still unknown. So far, we do know that more than 58,000 gallons of oil have spilled into the San Francisco Bay and more than 1,200 birds have been collected. Environmentalists are predicting that substantial sensitive bay and coastal habitats will be contaminated and destroyed; and long after rescuers have cleaned and released the last oil-soaked bird, the toxic effects of last week’s oil spill will linger in the Bay Area ecosystem and affect all its inhabitants – humans and animal alike. The San Francisco Foundation is committed to supporting emergency efforts, longer-term restoration of habitats and wetlands, and policy initiatives to strengthen protection of the Bay. Join us to help address the needs brought on by this spill. Please support The San Francisco Foundation Cosco Busan Oil Spill Fund, which has already launched with an initial contribution of $250,000 and has a goal of matching funds to reach $500,000. In addition, we invite you to contribute directly to our select nonprofit partners who we are funding, and who are first responders in this effort. No publisher tgould homepage 2007-11-17T00:20:32Z News Item