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The Almanac Holiday Fund campaign to support local nonprofits that provide critical help to those in need is kicking off this week, with the aim of exceeding last year’s record-breaking $366,000 — every cent of which will be distributed to community agencies.
All administrative and marketing expenses are donated by the Almanac and Embarcadero Media Foundation, the nonprofit that publishes the Almanac and its sister publications and websites.
Ten nonprofit organizations serving needy families in Menlo Park, Redwood City and North Fair Oaks will share equally in the funds raised. Matching funds provided by the Packard, Hewlett and several family foundations, as well as a gift from the Menlo Park Rotary Club Foundation, will add to what local individuals, businesses and other organizations give during the campaign, which runs until mid-January.
All donations are tax deductible and donors may donate in their name, in memory of a friend or relative, or anonymously. Donor-advised charitable donations, stock or IRA distributions are also accepted.
Donations can be made online at AlmanacNews.com/holiday-fund or by sending a check to Almanac Holiday Fund, Embarcadero Media Foundation, 2345 Yale St., Palo Alto CA 94306.
The names of all donors will be published in the Almanac unless otherwise requested.
This year’s recipient nonprofit organizations are:
Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula
Provides after-school academic support, enrichment, mentoring and mental health services for low-income youth.
Ecumenical Hunger Program
Provides emergency food, clothing and household essentials to individuals and families in need.
Fair Oaks Community Center
Helps individuals and families meet their most basic needs, offering homeless services and prevention, food distribution, transportation, rental and utility assistance, shelter referrals, and emergency support.
Haven Family House
Provides interim shelter services and transitional housing in Menlo Park for 23 homeless families with children.
Health Connected
Provides teens and parents with comprehensive sexual health, relationship and digital literacy education programs through local schools.
Literacy Partners
Supports literacy programs that help community members enhance their reading, writing and related skills.
Peninsula Food Runners
Provides food and reduces food waste by picking up from restaurants, caterers and markets and delivering it to nonprofit organizations serving the needs of low income individuals and families.
Ravenswood Family Health Center
Provides primary medical and preventive health care for low income, uninsured residents of all ages living in Menlo Park, North Fair Oaks and East Palo Alto
St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room
Serves hot meals six days a week to people in need at its Menlo Park dining room, and provides food and clothing assistance.
St. Francis Center
Helps low-income families become self-supporting through educational and after-school programs, housing assistance, food and clothing at its North Fair Oaks facility.
Upward Scholars
Supports low-income adults by providing them with financial support, tutoring, and other assistance so they can continue their education and qualify for higher-paying jobs.
