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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joins Philanthropic and Community Partners to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Solving Bay Area's Housing Affordability Crisis

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.

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  • It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.
  • "The housing crisis requires bold action on multiple fronts and it requires that all sectors come to the table to drive innovative solutions," said Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation.
  • "Safe, stable, and affordable housing is crucial to a family's success and to building healthy and diverse communities," said Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  • Five years in, we've surpassed our fundraising goal and deployed that capital to provide housing for thousands of bay area residents."

FREEDOM WEST HOMES REACHES KEY FUNDING MILESTONE UPON CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom West Homes Corporation ("Freedom West"), a nonprofit limited equity housing co-operative in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, announced today $27M in funding commitments to-date to catalyze its revitalization providing low-income families of color with housing stability and the preservation of multi-generational wealth transfer of co-op housing ownership in the second-most expensive city to live in the United States.

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  • "Freedom West is deserving of our Proclamation as this 'reimagining' underscores the commitment not just from the City, but the partners, the developers and neighbors.
  • The programs and businesses that will flourish once this is complete will define the success of Freedom West 2.0."
  • The funding milestone, including the latest impact investment of $5 million in Freedom West 2.0  from CommonSpirit, was celebrated this past Saturday October 28th at the Freedom West 50th Anniversary.
  • The $27M in funding commitments that have enabled Freedom West to achieve operational stabilization and prepare for Freedom West 2.0 revitalization were highlighted during the partner recognition segment of the Freedom West 50th Year Anniversary Celebration this past Saturday.

Friends of San Quentin News Renamed Pollen Initiative

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The Friends of San Quentin News – the umbrella organization supporting the San Quentin News and dedicated to cultivating rehabilitative programs inside prisons across the U.S., with a special focus on media centers inside prisons and jails – today announced its national expansion efforts under a new name: Pollen Initiative .

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  • The Friends of San Quentin News – the umbrella organization supporting the San Quentin News and dedicated to cultivating rehabilitative programs inside prisons across the U.S., with a special focus on media centers inside prisons and jails – today announced its national expansion efforts under a new name: Pollen Initiative .
  • The Pollen Initiative will continue the Friends of San Quentin News’ mission to equip incarcerated people nationwide with rehabilitative experience, including written, audio and visual journalism skills to share stories that change lives, inform policy and build communities.
  • The organization will also continue to serve as the affiliated non-profit fundraising organization of San Quentin News, the incarcerated-run newspaper of San Quentin State Prison.
  • The team behind the Pollen Initiative has helped launch and expand three media projects across the United States, including San Quentin News, ForwardThis Productions and Prison Media Center-in-a-Box.

New $22M Philanthropic Initiative Launches to Propel the Community Ownership Movement in California

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The Community Ownership for Community Power (COCP) Fund today launches its $22 million philanthropic initiative to propel the growing community ownership movement across California.

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  • The Community Ownership for Community Power (COCP) Fund today launches its $22 million philanthropic initiative to propel the growing community ownership movement across California.
  • This four-year initiative aims to address that shortcoming and provide a vehicle for funders to support California’s growing ecosystem of community ownership organizations.
  • “This initiative brings community groups and funders together to make community ownership practically and financially accessible to neighborhoods that have been historically marginalized,” said Kelsey Baker, Senior Director at PL.
  • “Community ownership organizations need support with sustained investments from philanthropy,” said Saki Bailey, Executive Director of San Francisco Community Land Trust.

San Francisco SPCA Receives $100k Grant from The San Francisco Foundation to Support Keeping Families and Their Pets Together

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) announced that it received a $100K grant from the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) to support its programs that keep families and their pets together. The grant will fund a variety of SF SPCA programs that address animal welfare as a social justice issue. San Francisco Foundation's investment comes as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving San Francisco Bay Area communities and the SF SPCA celebrates its 155th anniversary.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) announced that it received a $100K grant from the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) to support its programs that keep families and their pets together.
  • The grant will fund a variety of SF SPCA programs that address animal welfare as a social justice issue.
  • San Francisco Foundation's investment comes as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving San Francisco Bay Area communities and the SF SPCA celebrates its 155th anniversary.
  • "For 75 years, the San Francisco Foundation, together with our donors and partners, has worked to create a Bay Area where everyone thrives," said Fred Blackwell, San Francisco Foundation CEO.

Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.

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  • Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend a warm welcome to Dr. Watkins, said IS Board Chair Fred Blackwell, president and CEO of the San Francisco Foundation.
  • I am deeply honored to become the leader of an organization that catalyzes social mission-focused organizations to advance the common good, said Dr. Watkins.
  • Dr. Watkins understands the history and potential of Independent Sector, said Reedy, IS Board treasurer and president of the Bush Foundation.

HOUSING CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing California enthusiastically announces the selection of champion and visionary, Chione Lucina Muoz Flegal, as the organization's next Executive Director.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing California enthusiastically announces the selection of champion and visionary, Chione Lucina Muoz Flegal, as the organization's next Executive Director.
  • Most recently, as a Managing Director at PolicyLink, she led a portfolio of initiatives focused on water, climate, housing, transportation, and equitable fiscal policy in California and beyond.
  • Housing California has wisely placed a transformational-servant leader at the helm, and the housing justice movement is cheering."
  • We look forward to her stewardship and leadership as Housing California advocates for solutions to our housing crisis."

Juno Appoints Chief Product Officer and Chief Business Officer to Join Leadership Team

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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The company has appointed Tim Twerdahl to serve as its first Chief Product Officer and Menka Sethi to serve as its first Chief Business Officer.

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  • The company has appointed Tim Twerdahl to serve as its first Chief Product Officer and Menka Sethi to serve as its first Chief Business Officer.
  • At Amazon, Tim led the Fire TV business, expanding the product line and launching Fire TV Stick, which became the best-selling product on Amazon during his tenure.
  • We are delighted to welcome Tim and Menka to the Juno team at this important period of growth for the company, says Jonathan Scherr, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Juno.
  • As Chief Business Officer, Menka will be focused on Junos go-to-market strategies, leading the policy and partnerships work that will drive Junos business as it scales across the country.

Fontas Advisors Accelerates Growth with Opening of New Office in Sacramento, California

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fontas Advisors, a leading boutique government affairs consultancy, today announced the opening of a new office in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento office builds upon the firm's existing presence in New York and New Jersey and strategically positions Fontas Advisors to serve clients across California to meet the growing demand for its innovative government affairs capabilities.

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  • "We are thrilled to extend our footprint to California as a critical next step in our growth strategy, allowing us to offer clients a bi-coastal approach," said George Fontas, Founder and CEO of Fontas Advisors.
  • With the opening of the new office, Tom Gray, a seasoned political affairs strategist with extensive experience across the California and New York markets, has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of California.
  • "For Fontas Advisors, launching our California practice is an important step towards serving our clients in a Post-Covid global economy," said Tom Gray, Managing Director.
  • Read " Five Questions with Tom Gray " to learn more about Gray's perspectives on state and local government affairs and Fontas Advisors' expansion to California.

23andMe Announces Appointment of Dr. Sandra Hernández to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) ("23andMe"), a leading consumer genetics and research company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Hernndez, President & CEO of the California Health Care Foundation ("CHCF"), to its Board of Directors.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) ("23andMe"), a leading consumer genetics and research company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Hernndez, President & CEO of the California Health Care Foundation ("CHCF"), to its Board of Directors.
  • Prior to joining CHCF, Dr. Hernndez was CEO of The San Francisco Foundation, one of the nation's largest community foundations, which she led for 16 years.
  • "I look forward to joining the 23andMe Board as the company works to make a new individualized primary care experience more accessible to everyone."
  • 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports.