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Join PACF grantee @nuestracasa for a discussion on #WaterEquity in East Palo Alto on Thursday, September 28 from 6-9pm at Bloomhouse!💧This special event aims to shed light on the ongoing water issues in our community while amplifying the voices that matter the most in the fight for water justice. Explore pressing issues, share stories, and brainstorm solutions that will contribute to a more equitable water future for our community. RSVP at the link in bio. #NuestraCasa #WaterEquity #SaveTheDate

The Palo Alto Community Fund is thrilled to support the work of @peninsulahealthcareconnection, including this innovative approach to serving its clients! 👏 ... 📷 by @peninsulahealthcareconnection: Starting Monday off with a fresh new look, topped off with a wash! 🧽🧼💦Watch out for us while we are cruising around to host pop up events and health resource giveaways!

How kids spend their summer matters!🏀☀️ PACF is proud to support local organizations such as @anamatangipolynesianvoices, @streetcodeacademy, @coolinekids, and more that offer a variety of enriching programs for youth. In case you missed it, check out our recent #newsletter highlighting the incredible organizations in our community working to close the summer equity gap and foster social relationships along with developing valuable skills for our youth. Read more at the link in bio. #GiveWhereYouLive

PACF Executive Director Lisa Van Dusen visited #FoundationforaCollegeEducation earlier this week to chat with fce_epa Executive Director Elizabeth Wells (right) and Development Director Donna Chandra (left) and sit in on the organization's college transition workshop, where recent high school graduates are provided support and resources to prep for college—one of the many programs used to promote college access and success at fce_epa. Keep up the great work, FCE! We're so proud and honored to have you as part of the #PACFPie. 🥧💙 #GranteeLove #GiveWhereYouLive

Congratulations to @tiffanorg graduates who were honored and celebrated this past weekend at Foothill College!🎓 Since September 2022, 108 caregivers have participated in TIFFAN's programs, with 34 caregivers attending the celebration with family and friends. Among them, Julie Gifkins received the 20-unit Certificate of Achievement in Nanny Child and Family Studies at Foothill. Julie is the first to graduate with a certificate and will continue at Foothill to get her Associates Degree. Congratulations, all!🙌 🎉 #TIFFANGraduates #PACFPie