Apply to Become a Multicultural Fellow
The San Francisco Foundation is recruiting candidates for the 2012-2014 Multicultural Fellowship Program. We are looking for applicants with expertise in three program areas: Community Development, Education, and the Environment. For three decades, the Multicultural Fellowship Program has cultivated diverse leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for young professionals of color with the talent and drive to create positive social change in Bay Area communities.
Call for Nominations: The San Francisco Foundation 2012 Community Leadership Awards
We’re excited to announce that we have opened our nominations for The San Francisco Foundation 2012 Community Leadership Awards. The Community Leadership Awards celebrate visionary leaders doing extraordinary work to strengthen Bay Area communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. We honor people who are rolling up their sleeves, taking initiative, and solving problems in their neighborhoods and communities.
Koshland Young Leader Goes to Washington
A winner of The San Francisco Foundation’s 2011 Koshland Young Leader Award, Huimin “Happy” Yang went to the White House this week to attend a forum on Asian American and Pacific Islanders Youth Leadership. A Balboa High School senior, Huimin is well on her way to fulfilling her promise as a strong advocate for her community. Huimin was among a select handful of students invited by the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Urban Development to participate in the briefing.
Bay Area Conservation Groups Join Forces to Protect Redwoods and Habitat
Hundreds of majestic redwoods will remain for years to come, thanks to a coalition of conservation groups, funders, and The San Francisco Foundation. Through the Living Landscape Initiative, the organizations purchased the largest expanse of old-growth redwoods and wildlife habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, preserving the precious land and natural resources for future generations.
