As You Sow (AYS) is a nonprofit that promotes environmental justice and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy and coalition building. Working through shareholder interests to reduce toxic chemicals in specific consumer products, the organization increases environmental sustainability in the Bay Area’s low-income neighborhoods and the consumer products they use. Low-income communities historically are the…
Read MoreThe following organizations are currently receiving financial and/or real estate assessments to help them understand their financial position and plan for the future: The Mental Health Association of San Francisco – Provides leadership in mental health education, advocacy, research and service for the diverse communities of San Francisco. Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. –…
Read MoreRecently I attended a “Poverty Simulation” program sponsored by Leadership San Jose. I am a graduate of the San Jose Leadership program, and served as President of the Alumni Association. The poverty simulation was hosted by a homeless shelter in Santa Clara County. Before immersing ourselves in the simulation, we toured the homeless shelter to…
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Placerville Natural Food Co-op (PNFC) is a member owned food cooperative that provides local, organic food through its natural foods store based in Placerville. Previously known as Noah’s Ark, a natural foods store since 1994, it was purchased by the cooperative in October 2011, whose members include the store’s former manager. PNFC facilitates a hub…
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Four Community Vision staffers just returned from San Antonio, where they participated in the annual conference of the Opportunity Finance Network, the 200-member national association of CDFIs. Over a thousand people from CDFIs, religious, bank and foundation investors, government agencies, and community development leaders from across the country attended the conference. Community Vision was an…
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Community Vision’s first Young Professional’s Wine Social was met with interest and enthusiasm, attracting an eclectic group of professionals from various occupations. The event was held Wednesday October 10 at the SF Hub, a for-profit social enterprise with a mission to build community, spur innovation and collaboration, and create social impact. Located in the historic…
Read MoreCommunity Vision’s President, Mary A. Rogier recently returned from a meeting in Philadelphia of the Opportunity Finance Network’s (OFN) quarterly board meeting. OFN is the national membership association of 200 Community Development Financial Institutions – CDFIs. Last September, Mary was re-elected to a second three-year term on the 13-member board of directors. OFN’s widely attended…
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Founded in 1959, Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC) provides a continuum of programs to low-income children and their families, youth and seniors at eleven sites throughout San Francisco, reaching approximately 3,000 children, youth and seniors annually. MNC operates thirty-six programs, which are primarily funded through contracts with the City and County of San Francisco, and…
Read MoreThe following organizations are currently receiving financial and/or real estate assessments to help them understand their financial position and plan for the future: Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. – A health center committed to enhancing the quality of life by providing a culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered continuum of care. The Center for New…
Read MoreDo you want to help the Community Vision share in $5 million worth of grants with just a click of a button? All you have to do is vote for Community Vision as your favorite charity! Chase is giving away $5 million in grants through their 2012 Chase Community Giving Program and Community Vision is…
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Since 1958, Girls Inc. has been working to meet the needs of underserved girls (ages 5 to 18), and their families. The organization offers academic enrichment programs, leadership and fitness programs, and mental health counseling services. The organization reaches nearly 7,500 girls, family members and clients annually. Our readers may remember that in 2009 Community…
Read MoreThe following organizations received financial assessments to help them understand their financial position and plan for the future: Kunst-Stoff Arts – A San Francisco based dance company that empowers today’s professional dancer by providing the necessary tools for a versatile, authentic and creative artist. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California – Provides children facing…
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