Jan
By Paru Desai, SV2 Get Proximate Co-Lead, SV2 Partner This article is the fifth in a series about the principles and practice of getting proximate: Article 1: Overview: Confronting Truths, Changing Narratives, and Impacting...
Jan
The Economic Inclusion Grant Round -- part of SV2's local Pathways to Opportunity focus -- looked at approaches and organizations that are supporting economic rebuilding in just, equitable, and inclusive ways. As job displacement is...
Dec
SV2’s Spring 2021 Education Grant Round — part of SV2‘s local Pathways to Opportunity focus — will focus on education approaches and organizations that are addressing the effects of the COVID pandemic and building toward more...
Dec
By Kelly Pope, SV2 Get Proximate Co-Lead, SV2 Partner This article is the fourth in a series about the principles and practice of getting proximate: Article 1: Overview: Confronting Truths, Changing Narratives, and Impacting...
Dec
Happy New Year to all of our SV2 Partners and friends! As we begin a new year, full of optimism and hope but ever-aware of the challenges ahead, we hope you will continue to join us to create positive change in the communities around...
Dec
Environment issues are now at the forefront of challenges facing the world, with many implications for the Bay Area and our local communities. Regardless of your particular issue interest area, climate will affect it. It’s all...
Dec
SV2 Kids has a longstanding partnership with Family Giving Tree and our families look forward to working in the warehouse each year to support their holiday gift drive. Family Giving Tree partners with Bay Area schools, shelters, and...
Nov
By Paru Desai, SV2 Get Proximate Co-Lead, SV2 Partner This article is the third in a series about the principles and practice of getting proximate: Article 1: Overview: Confronting Truths, Changing Narratives, and Impacting...
Nov
Let’s better support our Community Partners (SV2 Grantees). This includes following their leadership, listening, and acting on what’s helpful. For example: “...many of their team members have attended our events, volunteering...
Nov
The Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of David Onek as SV2’s new Chief Executive Officer. David brings almost three decades of non-profit, government and private sector experience to the job plus a deep...