Second Harvest of Silicon Valley stands as a cornerstone of community support—providing consistent, large-scale access to nutritious food for hundreds of thousands of individuals facing food insecurity in one of the nation’s most expensive regions.

The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. It responds within 72 hours to deliver critical emergency assistance like food, clean water, shelter, and medical care to people in crisis.

United Way Bay Area is deeply committed to addressing immediate needs and pushing for long-term change across housing, financial health, workforce opportunities, and policy—it aims to create a Bay Area where prosperity is accessible to everyone.

Creating Equity in STEAM (CrEST) at UC Santa Cruz through programs like Shadow the Scientists, Python and Research (PyaR), and the Science Internship Program (SIP), inspires curiosity, builds skills, and fosters equity in STEAM education.

Guided by its mission to empower students through educational excellence and equity, Foothill provides affordable, high-quality programs that prepare students for transfer, career advancement, and lifelong learning.

CLSEPA provides free or low-cost legal support to low-income residents in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. They focus on immigration, housing, consumer protection, and re-entry services, while also offering community education and advocacy.

PCF supports low-income, first-generation college students in the Bay Area by providing scholarships, mentoring, training and internship guidance.

The Center for Community Learning & Leadership at SJSU is a hub for experiential learning, civic engagement, and community partnerships. It connects students with meaningful opportunities to promote social good.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a national nonprofit that empowers immigrant communities and advocates by providing expert legal training, educational materials, technical assistance, and policy advocacy.