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...
Oct
More than 80 SV2 Partners, Grantees, and social change partners attended SV2's (first virtual!) Fall Gathering, Reimagining Meaningful Impact on Wednesday, September 30th. We were delighted and inspired to hear from social change leaders:...
Oct
By Kelly Pope, SV2 Get Proximate Co-Lead, SV2 Partner The Importance of Multiple Narratives This article is the second in a series about the principles and practice of getting proximate: Article 1: Overview: Confronting Truths,...
Oct
By Kelly Pope, SV2 Get Proximate Co-Lead, SV2 Partner Silicon Valley is a region whose stories and narratives are as diverse and complex as its residents. Home to some of the highest concentrations of wealth and education levels in...
Sep
SV2 Teens will start Sunday, January 10th 2021 for Teens (grades 7 – 12) of SV2 Partners. That may seem far away, but it will be here before we know it! To participate in the program this year, Teens – please apply here by Friday, Jan....
Aug
The Economic Inclusion Grant Round -- part of SV2's local Pathways to Opportunity focus -- will look at approaches and organizations that are supporting economic rebuilding in just, equitable, and inclusive ways. At our Kickoff meeting,...
Aug
Heightened awareness of deep racial injustice in our country, including the inequitable impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, has called us to grow, learn, and act together as a community. SV2 is responding with a range of programming for...
Jul
It is with deep appreciation that we celebrate the impact of two outgoing SV2 Board members: Shalyn Eason and Linda Lazor. Both will continue as active, engaged Partners next year. Shalyn Eason has served on the SV2 Board for the...