Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Donates $250,000! We are thrilled to announce that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has donated $250,000 towards the Magical Bridge Pocket Park! This generous contribution brings the park's total fundraising to $511,569, bringing us closer to our $1,200,000 goal. "We're excited to support this intergenerational pocket park in North Fair
Preparing for the Holiday Season Together With the shutdown now behind us, we want to extend our gratitude to our local community for their overwhelming support. People from all walks of life generously donated food to help our Food Pantry meet the increased demand. Now, we can turn our attention to the holiday
St. Francis Center Auxiliary Hosts Successful Fall Friendraiser On October 4, the St. Francis Center Auxiliary hosted a successful Fall Friendraiser at St. Denis Church in Menlo Park, attracting 40 enthusiastic attendees who gathered to learn about the St. Francis Center's impactful work and to meet Kate Young, the Executive Director. Kate shared
Students Strutted Their Stuff on Halloween! On October 31st, students and teachers at Holy Family School fully embraced the Halloween spirit. The atmosphere buzzed with creativity and imagination as everyone donned colorful costumes that reflected their unique personalities.This 25-second video captures the day's fun as students and teachers parade through the courtyard, showing off their
SIENA YOUTH CENTER HOSTED GLOW IN THE DARK VOLLEYBALLOn October 10, Siena Youth Center hosted its first community event of the school year: Glow in the Dark Volleyball! Nearly 80 participants—a vibrant mix of youth, parents, and community partners, including PAL and Redwood City Together—joined us for an exciting evening filled with music, glow
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
Celebrating Redwood City Together and San Mateo County Sheriff's Office's CARON Program St. Francis Center is proud to recognize our partners, Redwood City Together and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office's Community Alliance to Revitalize Our Neighborhoods (CARON) program. On October 21, community members gathered at the Redwood City Together office, located in
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
