St. Francis Center extends heartfelt gratitude to the nearly 500 community members who came together for our anniversary block party. The event was filled with live music, children’s activities, delicious food vendors, and countless opportunities to connect in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere. During the celebration, Executive Director
We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Brothers Trust for donating a new minivan, lovingly named the Spider-Van, to support our community programs and families. This incredible gift will help us primarily with food pick-ups and field trips. This is the latest in a series of generous gifts from The Trust,
Thanks to volunteer Stan Karp and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, St. Francis Center received a brand-new walk-in cooler to better serve our local community. Our existing cooler couldn’t hold all of the Food Pantry’s fresh produce, milk, and eggs. Without adequate space, many of these essential items were at risk of spoiling quickly, but
We celebrated the grand opening of the North Fair Oaks Community Hub, a welcoming space where neighbors can connect, access resources, and build community together. North Fair Oaks Community Hub Grand Opening Friday, October 23, 3:00–4:30PM 3250 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 PLEASE RSVP HERE! Parking is extremely limited. Public transit,
Holy Family School's fourth- and seventh-grade students traveled together aboard the new Spider-Van to Pie Ranch in Pescadero for a memorable day of hands-on learning. Students spent the day in Pescadero, outdoors learning about organic farming, harvesting tomatoes and kale, and preparing lunch in the outdoor kitchen. It was a great adventure—many
SIENA YOUTH CENTER: THEN AND NOW Built from the ground up. Literally. North Fair Oaks didn't wait to be saved. It showed up. For over three years, youth and families packed into North Fair Oaks Council meetings, month after
This month, The Legacy of 40 Fund is focusing on one of the most urgent needs in our community: youth mental health. Your gift of just $65 provides one professional counseling session for a Siena Youth Center student. For many young people, that single hour can be life-changing. It may be
Special thanks to Stanford Health Care for donating used furniture for the Case de Sobrato patio. We are also grateful to the volunteer teams from Box.com and Glenn Haegele and his friends for their hard work cleaning and varnishing
North Fair Oaks secures $1.1M for new Magical Bridge park The new 5,500-square-foot park will transform a vacant Buckingham Avenue lot into a sensory-friendly space for all abilities. A $1.1 million Magical Bridge Pocket Park is set to
Trinity Presbyterian Church At St. Francis Center, we are honored to shine this month’s spotlight on Trinity Presbyterian Church – one of our most dedicated and dynamic partners. From uplifting youth at Siena Youth Center to ensuring families have food and gifts during the holidays, Trinity consistently answers the call to serve year-round.
