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Lisa Van Dusen
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PO Box 50634
Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Click your heels and take a journey down the yellow brick road during a production of The Wizard of Oz presented by 2023 #PACFGrantee @paloaltoplayers, running weekends, November 3 - 19! This vibrant production contains all of the beloved Oscar-winning songs from the movie including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard," plus all your favorite movie moments and a few surprises along the way. Bring the whole family over the rainbow and discover the wonderful world of Oz. 🌈 Learn more and purchase tickets by visiting @paloaltoplayers.

Enjoy a special Día de los Muertos celebration during Free Family Day at the @paloaltoartcenter on Sunday, November 5 from 2-4:30pm, featuring hands-on art activities and performances for the whole family! Plus, now through Sunday, December 10, you can view the Center's latest exhibition, Boom Oaxaca. Grounded in the unique cultures of both California and Oaxaca, Mexico, the work promotes self-representation, addressing important and timely themes of indigeneity and food sovereignty. Visit @paloaltoartcenter's page to learn more. #pacfgrantee -- Pictured: Tlacolulokos,Empeño, 2021, acrylic paint on cotton canvas. Arte Américas. Commissioned for Boom Oaxaca with a grant from The McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment of The James B. McClatchy Foundation.

"The arts matter because they help us understand how we matter; they provide strong benefits to individuals and society, including creativity, innovation, imagination, problem solving, a sense of individual well-being, and a connectedness to the world and each other." Read the latest PACF newsletter highlighting some of the 2023 #PACFgrantees that provide innovative and accessible art-based programs to our whole community at the link in bio. -- Photo courtesy of @ourartinaction

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!