Jul
Each year, we gather to learn updates about our social impact with our Grantee Partners, celebrate progress, openly discuss challenges, and understand ways to support. We had a great Grantee Partner Updates and Celebration on May 31st. Our...
Jun
We are thrilled to welcome four new members to SV2’s Board of Directors: Rolland Janairo, Kera Jewett, Cindy Lang, and Jennifer Min. We are so excited to bring Rolland, Kera, Cindy and Jennifer’s talents and experience to the SV2...
Jun
The 2023 Partner Survey Results are in! This survey is one way of understanding SV2’s impact on Partners and how we can continue to achieve our mission, learn, make positive social impact and cultivate community. Everyone can read more...
May
On April 6th, we gathered in Redwood City to further “move the needle on goodness.” 150+ community-based organizations, youth, families, elected officials (including Mayor Jeff Gee and Senator Josh Becker), funders and other...
Apr
How might we take excess rainwater and put it to good use? This past February, we rolled up our sleeves and did some rain gardening in East Palo Alto - a water re-directing, fresh dirt-filled, joyful planting experience! We did this...
Jan
We learned so much about frontline communities, community-informed and led solutions, and opportunities. As we connected with changemakers, we learned that climate justice includes supporting frontline communities in building resilience to...
Jan
We’re thrilled to announce that Redwood City Together was selected as the new Community Initiative Grantee Partner, and will receive $500,000 of unrestricted funding over the next three years. This amazing Grantee Partner was...
Dec
On October 31st, SV2 Partners and staff met students at Richmond High School and learned more about the Richmond community. It was such a treat! Twelve very bright and talented students who engage in the programs of College is Real, SV2...
Nov
In October, ten SV2 Partners and CEO David Onek took an unforgettable journey with Telos Group to New Orleans, Jackson, Selma, and Montgomery, into the heart of the US racial justice and civil rights movement. Participants visited key...
Nov
In mid-October, we had an energizing gathering of over 60 changemakers. Thanks to all who joined our Fall Connections: Voices from our Community event at the beautiful and inspiring EPACENTER! The evening was filled with joyful catchups,...