Stepping up and giving back

Our programs

If you have a Step Up & Give Back idea that serves San Jose families, we will explore it with you. Each initiative below is a standing invitation, not a billboard of invented results.

Connections

Community Connections

We introduce neighbors to resources, volunteer teams, and each other. Some needs are groceries. Some are a referral. This is how the human network around the Foundation stays strong.

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Relief

Food & Family Relief

Packing days and partner distributions move food and household goods to families under pressure. Requests are reviewed individually. We also welcome referrals from friends, faith communities, and coworkers.

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Youth

Youth & Learning Support

Backpacks, school supplies, and encouragement for students whose families are stretching every dollar. Simple and local so gifts move quickly into classrooms and homes.

Volunteer

Care

Neighbor Care Days

Sorting donations, assembling kits, extra hands for a partner agency. No celebrity tournament required — people willing to work.

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