Avid cyclist. @Athletics fan. Believer in the power of philanthropy for common good. #philanthropy #socialjustice #SVCFgrants

Joined August 2014
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#ideasintoaction deck of questions that can help us frame and think about how to begin discussions on Realizing Economic Justice. .@AssetFunders
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.@AssetFunders Joe Antolin CEO welcoming us to the 2nd day of #ideasintoaction comference in Oakland.
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SVCF is proud to be an early investor in the California Dignity for Families Fund in partnership with Gov @GavinNewson & @gcirtweets to support migrants at the border & during their settlement in communities. We call on funders to contribute generously. gcir.org/CADignityFund

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Excited today to announce the launch of our CA Black Freedom Fund bit.ly/2QxXSDD !! Thanks to all of our incredible partners: bit.ly/3v8ok5T

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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
Census Data helps inform funding for medical resources. New hospitals. More treatment options. Increased access to care. Join Univision as they spearhead Census Week, from July 6-10th, to bring awareness about the #2020Census. #CuentaConmigo
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
18 Jun 2020
Today's #SCOTUS decision is testament to the army of #DACA recipients ready, willing, and able to fight for a country where everyone belongs and matters. Immigrant youth have fought knowing their work was creating a movement bigger than themselves, a movement for social justi ...
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
The #2020Census is absolutely crucial for the health and wellbeing of our communities and it's especially true for Native-Americans. Being undercounted means missing out on resources our communities need. Let's flip the script and make sure #EveryoneCounts! 🎨 via @CCUIH_CA
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
Please share this information widely! Some of the artwork will also be displayed in the @sanmateoco Hall of Justice Building. We are so excited to see the submissions! #EveryoneCounts #StandUpAndBeCounted #SmcCounts
11 Feb 2020
To help motivate everyone to participate in the Census 2020 count, @SMCOETweet invites #SanMateoCounty students to create artwork w/ a theme of “Why I Count” and share it with the community at their annual event, The Next Big Think! Details: ow.ly/f01Z50yjEIs
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Check out these "loteria" #Census2020 cards from the .@LatinoCommFdn! .@siliconvalleycf and our grantmaking team will be using them and distributing them among our 70 census grant funded partners. #getcountedSV
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
Yesterday Emma Gonzalez gave an in-depth presentation on the importance of the #2020Census to the Board of Supervisors, who then adopted a resolution, encouraging residents to complete the census to ensure a fair, accurate complete count. smccensus.org
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
Make a resolution that will last 10 years, take the pledge and be counted in the #2020Census. Fill out your form & encourage others to do the same. Your 2030 future depends on what happens in 2020! #NewYearsResolutions #SmcCounts #EveryoneCounts SmcCensus.org
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.@siliconvalleycf just starting a community input session at #MexicanHeritagePlaza.
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
21 Nov 2019
HEADS UP: @UWBayArea just announced a 2nd round of funding for #nonprofit partners to conduct #Census2020 outreach in 7 Bay Area counties. Applications are due online by 5pm on Weds, Dec. 4. Click the link below for more info and apply ASAP... surveymonkey.com/r/UWBAcensu…
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
14 Nov 2019
It’s been 260 days since the House passed background checks on all gun sales. @senatemajldr: Do your job and bring background checks to a vote in the Senate.
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Say what? - The cost to become a U.S. citizen is going up 61% - wapo.st/2NMyOoq “In real terms, the proposed changes would make the citiz app fee equivalent of nearly 2% of the median household income" #e-immigrate.info
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.@siliconvalleycf created e-immigrate.info as a resources directory for those seeking help with their citizenship applications. bit.ly/32qiVIG

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On 10/25, @USCIS announced fee waiver process changes to take effect on 12/2. Applicants will no longer qualify for fee waivers based on receiving a means-tested benefit: bit.ly/2BYUAyB A lawsuit against this change is forthcoming in CA, so stay tuned for updates!

Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
Mayor Ray Buenaventura @raybesq thank you for your leadership, thoughtful analysis, and compassion for vulnerable families tonight. The families living in Campos apartments can be SAFE in their homes thru the holidays. #DalyCityNotEvictionCity
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Manuel J Santamaria retweeted
“When you bring community leaders and journalists together, something magical happens.” @fotopoem of @siliconvalleycf on a collaborative model of media grantmaking. @MediaFunders
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