Discuss a gift
Contact us about a contribution and the work you would like to support. Ask about gift acceptance, acknowledgment, and any restrictions before making a commitment.
Support practical help for Santa Clara County residents.
Explore ways to support benefits navigation, community resource connections, food and housing stability, and career and education opportunities.
Discuss a purpose
Tell us whether you are interested in food security, housing stability, education, career pathways, or community assistance. We will discuss whether the proposed purpose can be supported.
Partners and in-kind support
Ask about potential resource partnerships, institutional support, matching gifts, or useful in-kind contributions. Please confirm acceptance before delivering goods or arranging services.
Make the purpose and next steps clear.
Ask questions about a proposed gift, your privacy preferences, and the information needed for an acknowledgment.
Protect payment information
Never send card numbers, banking credentials, or passwords through email, text, or an intake form. Call 408-409-5719 with giving questions.
Share your preferences
Let us know your preferred contact method and whether you want to discuss recognition, anonymity, or a restriction on the use of a proposed gift.
Keep residents’ needs central
Program assistance depends on need, lawful eligibility rules, resources, and capacity. A gift does not guarantee assistance for a particular applicant.
Start a giving conversation
Tell us what you would like to support and ask about an appropriate way to contribute.