The Magical Bridge Pocket Park landing page is live! We are actively seeking donations and sponsorships to raise the $1.2 million needed to break ground on the park by the end of the year. Located on Buckingham next to the Casa de Sobrato Apartments, the park will transform an approximately 5,000-square-foot parcel
The Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) at Holy Family School This program has evolved from a traditional ESL program into a comprehensive initiative that empowers parents and promotes personal growth. Initially focused on teaching English, PEP has become more parent and goal-centered, asking, 'What do you want for yourself and your family, and how
Immigration Resources Page Launches In response to the evolving needs of our community, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Immigration Resources webpage. This platform brings together essential immigration resources available through our partner organizations, including the County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs Immigrant Services, Immigration Institute of
Summer Camp Highlights and Reopening News! As we wrap up an incredible summer, we are pleased to share a few highlights from the Siena Youth Center's Summer Camp. From June 16 to July 24, 150 neighborhood youth dove into a six-week adventure filled with a wonderful mix of activities designed to inspire learning
Welcome, Stanford Health Care & DLA Piper! On Friday, April 26, our St. Francis Center campus was full of energy, smiles, and the sound of hammers and shovels—thanks to the incredible volunteer teams from Stanford Health Care and DLA Piper! In partnership with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, these dedicated volunteers gave our community garden a
St. Francis Center 2024 Annual Report In 2024, St. Francis Center continued to respond with resilience, care, and dignity to the growing needs of our community. With your support, we expanded services, uplifted families, and created spaces of stability and hope. VIEW ANNUAL REPORT
We Are a Nation of Immigrants: Share Your Story At St. Francis Center, we believe in honoring the diverse journeys that make up our community. Whether you or your ancestors arrived recently or generations ago, your family's immigration story is part of the larger American story. We invite you to share
The Hands Behind the Hope Volunteer Spot Light A huge shout-out to our incredible high school Summer Camp leads who show up every day with energy, leadership, and heart! From running enrichment classes to mentoring new volunteers, your dedication sets the tone for a fun, safe, and supportive summer. Thank you for being such
‘Pocket Park’ is in the Works for North Fair Oaks Saint Francis Center in Redwood City, Magical Bridge Foundation Bringing Park to Neighborhood By Ana Mata, Daily Journal Mar 11, 2025 In a collaboration between the Saint Francis Center in Redwood City and the Magical Bridge Foundation, an all-inclusive “pocket park” is in
Holiday Fund: Empowering Communities: St. Francis Center Transforms Lives With Support Services The Almanac By Kate Young and Pam Kelly 12/26/24 Since its inception in 1986, St. Francis Center has played a vital role in building connections within the Redwood City community, serving as a crucial resource for low-income families. By offering essential services
