Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Vision and Mission Statement

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) cultivates philanthropy and inspires Hispanic children and families to achieve personal greatness. HFSV engages leadership and bridges resources to invest in a thriving Hispanic community. Resources are directed toward educational achievement, economic advancement and leadership development to create opportunities for Hispanic children and families.

Learn more about the history and leadership behind HFSV 

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Executive Director

As we all know, times are tough right now. Please open your hearts and wallets to help those struggling. The Silicon Valley Open Arms campaign and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Safety Net Fund are collecting charitable donations to address the safety net needs of our region’s most vulnerable and impacted residents. I encourage you to be a part of these important efforts this holiday season.

Thank you and best wishes to you and yours.

Silicon Valley Open Arms

Between the credit and foreclosure crisis, drop in investment savings, layoffs, and high cost of transportation and food, people are hurting. Nonprofit service providers and community-based organizations are scrambling to serve the increasing number of people in need, with longtime donors becoming first-time clients in some cases.

The Silicon Valley Open Arms campaign was created by a group of concerned funders and community-based organizations that help provide a safety net for local families and individuals. These agencies hope to counter some of the fear and anxiety surrounding the economic crisis and instead encourage people to give what they can and volunteer.

While it’s natural for people to keep a tight grip on their wallets in times like these, it’s critical for those who can to support programs and services that strengthen our safety net and improve financial stability for those most impacted by the economic downturn. We can survive this economic crisis by sticking together and helping those who are less fortunate.

Visit the Silicon Valley Open Arms web site at:
http://www.211scc.org/openarms.html

Silicon Valley Safety Net

T he current economic crisis has created a sense of helplessness for so many of us as we watch savings disappear and families become homeless. Most of us have never seen this incredible need for assistance with such basics as food and shelter. Our shelters are full and the food pantries' cupboards are bare.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation has matched donations to help basic needs through the Safety Net Fund. Generous donors like you helped raise $1 million, which the community foundation is matching. Coupled with the $1 million committed in September as part of the community foundation’s grantmaking strategies, this means at least $3 million will be sent into the community for food and shelter.

Contact the Silicon Valley Community Foundation at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444, or visit their web site at: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/giving-safety-net.html

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