September 10, 2010

$100,000 from The San Francisco Foundation Launches San Bruno Emergency Relief Fund

 
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Friday, September 10, 2010 – The San Francisco Foundation today announced a $100,000 grant to launch The San Francisco Foundation San Bruno Relief Fund.  These funds, along with individual donor contributions, will be directed to nonprofit organizations in San Bruno providing disaster relief services. The Fund was established in response to the gas line explosion on Thursday, September 9, 2010, that killed four people, injured many, and destroyed dozens of homes in a San Bruno neighborhood. The community is encouraged to make donations through The San Francisco Foundation website:  www.sff.org.

Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of The San Francisco Foundation toured the disaster site today, with California First Lady Maria Shriver, and California Secretary of Service and Volunteering, Karen Baker. The state website directs donors to The San Francisco Foundation San Bruno Relief Fund, as well as to the Red Cross.

"The San Francisco Foundation expresses our regret at the sudden and tragic explosion that occurred in San Bruno. We stand ready to partner with the many public and community-based agencies that are working to support those families and neighbors who have been affected by this tragedy." Dr. Hernández said.
 
About The San Francisco Foundation
The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) is the community foundation serving the Bay Area since 1948, granting more than $800 million over the past ten years. Through the generosity and vision of our donors, TSFF awarded grants totaling more than $80.6 million in fiscal year 2009. TSFF brings together donors and builds on community assets through grantmaking, public policy, advocacy, and leadership development. By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods, and policy, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of community health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment. In addition, iIn response to the economic downturn, TSFF is focusing funding on safety net partners, job creation and training, and mortgage foreclosure relief. The San Francisco Foundation is a community foundation serving San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. www.sff.org