Foster Youth in the Bay Area Housing Crisis
The Bay Area housing crunch hits our most vulnerable residents hardest. That includes our local foster youth. In this episode, Andre Chapman, CEO and founder of Unity Care, is joined by Gina Dalma, SV...
3 Okt 201823min
On The Table 2018: Finding Solutions to the Bay Area's Housing Shortage
On October 23, Silicon Valley Community Foundation will host its second On The Table event, a day of conversation to help find solutions to our region's housing shortage. You can register to participa...
19 Sep 201821min
The Emerging Role of Cities
In this episode you will hear Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose, and Gina Dalma, vice president of government relations for SVCF, discuss the changing role of cities and their growing involvement in iss...
5 Sep 201822min
Incorporating Staff and Community Feedback into Moving Forward
Greg Avis, interim CEO, and Erica Wood, chief community impact officer, talk about recent discussions they've had with SVCF staff and community members about the community foundation and how that feed...
30 Jul 201819min
Greg Avis in conversation with Luisa Buada
In this episode, we'll hear from SVCF's Interim President, Greg Avis, in conversation with Luisa Buada of the Ravenswood Family Health Center. Greg will discuss how Silicon Valley Community Foundation...
6 Jul 201816min
Literacy and Family Engagement Go Hand in Hand
Since 1999, Raising A Reader has been working with schools and families to build literacy among our youngest kids. Kristen Anderson, senior manager of program and affiliate stewardship for Raising A R...
25 Apr 201818min
California Senator Bob Hertzberg: Reforming the System of Traffic Fines
California pays the highest traffic fines in the country. For many, these fines can lead to cycles of debt. A recent report has shown that these fines disproportionately affect low income communities ...
11 Apr 201821min
Can We Bridge the Gap Between Early Learning and Elementary School?
A significant number of Silicon Valley students enter Kindergarten not well-prepared or ready to learn, and when kids arrive behind, they stay behind. Erica Hays, preschool director and elementary sch...
28 Mar 201825min
