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  • The city can help you save for college

    June 14, 2013 by tsff

    On Friday, June 14, 2013, an op-ed in the New York Daily News discussed how The San Francisco Foundation invests in “a simple yet radical idea: open college savings accounts for every single public school student in the city.”

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  • In Memoriam, Larry Stupski

    May 21, 2013 by tsff

    We mourn the passing of beloved philanthropist and thought partner in The San Francisco Foundation family, Larry Stupski. Born in Houston, Texas, Larry grew up working-class, earning a football scholarship to Princeton University and later Yale Law School. He was well known in the Bay Area and beyond for his tenacity and his distinguished role […]

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  • TSFF Awarded in Housing Hall of Fame

    May 20, 2013 by Rafael O. Morales

    As Community Development Program Fellow, I am part of a dedicated team that seeks out and funds organizations working to increase the economic security and resiliency of Bay Area families. We believe quality affordable housing is a critical foundation to create opportunity for Bay Area residents, and as such, we make grants to organizations working […]

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  • Celebrating Women Leaders

    March 12, 2013 by Deborah Santana

    Editors note: This guest blog is by Deborah Santana (pictured above in the middle), who served on our host committee for the Third Annual Women Changing the World Luncheon. Deborah is also founder and CEO of Do A Little, a donor advised fund at The San Francisco Foundation, and vice chair board of trustees, Museum […]

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  • Philanthropy on Many Fronts: Public Health from a Community Foundation Perspective

    March 4, 2013 by tsff

    Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the San Francisco Medicine Journal of the San Francisco Medical Society, “Philanthropy on many fronts: public health from a community foundation perspective,” features an article written by Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., CEO of The San Francisco Foundation. The article discusses Sandra’s personal experiences with the healthcare and philanthropy fields and […]

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  • Black History Month, Lunar New Year Make for Busy February at Peralta Colleges

    February 21, 2013 by tsff

    Thursday, February 21, 2013 in the Oakland Tribune, “Black History Month, Lunar New Year make for busy February at Peralta colleges,” profiles how a donor who has a donor advised fund at The San Francisco Foundation gave an anonymous gift to support college students.

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  • Leaders for Our Time

    February 7, 2013 by Yolanda Alindor

    It seems that the date for when the United States will become “majority minority” (as it was first labeled) is fast approaching and approaching faster. Years ago the projected date for this shift was 2050. In 2008 the Census Bureau updated their projection to 2042, and children will become majority minority by 2019. But the […]

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  • Why Discuss Class?

    December 7, 2012 by Yolanda Alindor

    A few weeks ago, my book club discussed Danny Dorling’s No Nonsense Guide to Equality. Danny Dorling is a British economist who creatively and repeatedly made the case for why equality is better for everyone–rich and poor alike—than inequality. Many of his examples were startling: inequality affects selection of careers and marriage partners, the stature […]

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  • Giving Tuesday

    November 27, 2012 by Jackie Downing

    ‘Tis the Season of Giving and what better way to kick it off than a daylong celebration of giving. Today marks the launch of a new tradition – Giving Tuesday – a day dedicated to giving back. Eager to bring the spirit of generosity back to the holiday season, organizers from the 92nd Street Y […]

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  • Hellman Meadow a Fitting Tribute to Local Benefactor

    December 11, 2011 by tsff

    Sunday, December 11, 2011 in the San Francisco Examiner, “Hellman meadow a fitting tribute to local benefactor,” reports on a tribute to Warren Hellman. The meadow will be renamed after Hellman for his significant philanthropic and civic work in San Francisco, including his leadership at The San Francisco Foundation.

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