ArtsLink is envisioned as an essential community resource that aims to increase visibility, spur audience engagement, and strengthen the local arts and culture ecosystem.
Most nonprofits begin with passion, and for good reason. A founder identifies a critical need and brings together a team that cares deeply enough to act. That kind of energy is what makes the early days possible. It drives long hours, resourceful problem-solving and a deep commitment to impact.
Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Despite expert treatment, Andrew's illness led to multiple organ complications and extensive treatment in the ICU, where he is still receiving treatment over 6 weeks later.
After worrying that he was somehow trying to scam me, I reluctantly sent him my address. A week later, the radiator arrived on my doorstop. A mate was able to help me install it and bingo the car worked again.
Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Losing staff could be detrimental to the projects we worked on, and there was a growing dissatisfaction with how meetings were run. These mostly one-sided discussions left the quieter half of us feeling pushed aside, like our thoughts didn't matter much. If things stayed this way, I worried the good people on our team would start quitting one by one.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley is holding a March 12 training for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. Volunteers raise awareness, share resources and connect residents with programs that support safe and healthy living in Santa Clara County. Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources . The virtual training is set for 5:30 p.m. To register and receive the meeting link, visit https://bit.ly/45Yrg9S.
Among the contributors recognized at the ceremony was blood donor Kathy Stiles, one of SBC's top Give Good contributors, who donated 6,000 points to support Blood Cancer United. During the visit, Blood Cancer United representatives took a behind-the-scenes tour of SBC's laboratory facilities. Seeing the lab processes firsthand was incredibly moving, Jenaye Shepherd, Northern California executive director for Blood Cancer United, said in a release.
