$5 Million Initiative Addresses Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis
In response to the national mortgage foreclosure crisis, The San Francisco Foundation joined forces in a public/private partnership to support the California Home Owner Preservation Initiative. This important collaboration has already raised $5 million from financial institutions, foundations, and private donors, and is expected to help thousands of homeowners currently at risk of foreclosure. This first-of-its kind Initiative will provide grants to community-based nonprofit housing counseling agencies to expand the availability of foreclosure intervention counseling services in California during the next two years.
Support Burmese Relief and Rebuild Efforts
Cyclone Nargis hit Burma on Saturday, May 3rd. So far, accounts of casualties may reach 70,000, and more than a million 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. On Friday, May 16, 2008, we hosted an emergency briefing and we invite you to listen to the audio of the event to learn more about the critical situation in Burma and what you can to help.
Sandra Hernández, 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.
FAITHS Community Partners Mini-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.
