Running with Love
Making a difference in the lives of young minds. On thig Giving Day we highlighted a local nonprofit that's breaking down barriers and paving the way for young students. Founder of Running with Love Alyse Polman joined us on The Nine to talk about what it's like starting this organization.
Making a difference in the lives of young minds. On thig Giving Day we highlighted a local nonprofit that's breaking down barriers and paving the way for young students. Founder of Running with Love Alyse Polman joined us on The Nine to talk about what it's like starting this organization.
Help a pet in need with a donation to the SFSPCA Pet Toy Drive
On this Giving Day, the San Francisco SPCA is partnering with KTVU to collect pet toys to brighten the lives of shelter animals as they wait for their forever home this holiday season. To tell us more about the upcoming SFSPCA Pet Toy Drive and how you can help is Krista Herman, Adoptions Coordinator at the SF SPCA. You can also help shelter animals in need by going to ktvu.com/fox-2-giving-day-drive, and clicking on the link to make a donation right away! Donate by 12/31, and your tax-deductible gift will be automatically doubled! Thank you for caring about animals!
On this Giving Day, the San Francisco SPCA is partnering with KTVU to collect pet toys to brighten the lives of shelter animals as they wait for their forever home this holiday season. To tell us more about the upcoming SFSPCA Pet Toy Drive and how you can help is Krista Herman, Adoptions Coordinator at the SF SPCA. You can also help shelter animals in need by going to ktvu.com/fox-2-giving-day-drive, and clicking on the link to make a donation right away! Donate by 12/31, and your tax-deductible gift will be automatically doubled! Thank you for caring about animals!
Donations, South Bay non-profit volunteers highlight 'Giving Tuesday'
Million dollar donations to non-profits, volunteerism, highlight global phenomenon known as "Giving Tuesday."
Million dollar donations to non-profits, volunteerism, highlight global phenomenon known as "Giving Tuesday."
Hijas Del Campo
A Contra Costa County non-profit is working to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers by improving their daily life, working conditions, heath and safety. On this Giving Day, we want to highlight Hijas Del Campo, which is Spanish, for Daughters of the Field. The non-profit group wants to make sure every farmworker has access to basic necessities. One of the Co-founder's Marivel Mendoza talks about the organization.
A Contra Costa County non-profit is working to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers by improving their daily life, working conditions, heath and safety. On this Giving Day, we want to highlight Hijas Del Campo, which is Spanish, for Daughters of the Field. The non-profit group wants to make sure every farmworker has access to basic necessities. One of the Co-founder's Marivel Mendoza talks about the organization.
Outride
There are countless benefits of riding a bike, and one local organization is getting more children on bikes. Esther Walker, the Research program manager at Outride explains why bikes are an incredible tool to help with mental health.
There are countless benefits of riding a bike, and one local organization is getting more children on bikes. Esther Walker, the Research program manager at Outride explains why bikes are an incredible tool to help with mental health.
BOSS: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Marking 50 years of progress. This week, Boss, which stands for Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency, is being celebrated for all the good work it's done in the community. CEO of BOSS Donald Frazier joined us on The Nine to talk about the organization.
Marking 50 years of progress. This week, Boss, which stands for Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency, is being celebrated for all the good work it's done in the community. CEO of BOSS Donald Frazier joined us on The Nine to talk about the organization.
HDIF-USA
They are unique, handcrafted products done by the local non-profit HDIF-USA, which nurtures sustainable economic opportunities in rural villages and cities throughout Armenia. Beth Rustigian joined us on live on The Nine to show us the beautiful handmade products.
They are unique, handcrafted products done by the local non-profit HDIF-USA, which nurtures sustainable economic opportunities in rural villages and cities throughout Armenia. Beth Rustigian joined us on live on The Nine to show us the beautiful handmade products.
FIERCE Advocates
It's an organization that amplifies the voices of parents and caregivers of color. Fierce Advocates works to help break barriers, and ensure every child has equal access to quality education, all while supporting families in their journey towards emotional and physical well-being. Executive director of the non profit, Sheryl Lane joined us this morning.
It's an organization that amplifies the voices of parents and caregivers of color. Fierce Advocates works to help break barriers, and ensure every child has equal access to quality education, all while supporting families in their journey towards emotional and physical well-being. Executive director of the non profit, Sheryl Lane joined us this morning.
American Cancer Society
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there is an intense focus on preventing what can be a deadly diagnosis. Olivia Catanio from the American Cancer Society joins us to talk about the two breast cancer walks in the bay area happening later this month in San Francisco and in Santa Clara.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there is an intense focus on preventing what can be a deadly diagnosis. Olivia Catanio from the American Cancer Society joins us to talk about the two breast cancer walks in the bay area happening later this month in San Francisco and in Santa Clara.
Latina Vida inspires the next generation of diverse leaders
Local non-profit Latina Vida is making major moves to empower Latina and first-generation diverse professionals with the tools and support they need to conquer systemic workplace challenges. KTVU's Sal Castaneda speaks with Tammy Ramos, Executive Director of Latina Vida about their mission.
Local non-profit Latina Vida is making major moves to empower Latina and first-generation diverse professionals with the tools and support they need to conquer systemic workplace challenges. KTVU's Sal Castaneda speaks with Tammy Ramos, Executive Director of Latina Vida about their mission.
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
For Hispanic Heritage Month, KTVU is highlighting the work of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, which helps Latinos find and be prepared for opportunities in Silicon Valley and the tech industry.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, KTVU is highlighting the work of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, which helps Latinos find and be prepared for opportunities in Silicon Valley and the tech industry.
Bridgegood
Oakland-based non-profit Bridgegood is making a difference in the community through empowerment and tech opportunity. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Shaun Tai, Bridgegood Co-Founder and Executive Director about the work his organization is doing to provide access, professional opportunities and tech literacy to under-resourced design students.
Oakland-based non-profit Bridgegood is making a difference in the community through empowerment and tech opportunity. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Shaun Tai, Bridgegood Co-Founder and Executive Director about the work his organization is doing to provide access, professional opportunities and tech literacy to under-resourced design students.
SF AIDS Foundation: Turning HIV/AIDS into a managable condition
Founded in 1982, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's mission has grown throughout the past 40-plus years as the country's understanding of HIV/AIDS has also evolved. In today's Giving Day feature, KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation about the medical advances that have turned HIV/AIDS from a death sentence into what can be a managable condition.
Founded in 1982, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's mission has grown throughout the past 40-plus years as the country's understanding of HIV/AIDS has also evolved. In today's Giving Day feature, KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation about the medical advances that have turned HIV/AIDS from a death sentence into what can be a managable condition.
CURYJ: Transforming communities by empowering youth leaders
For more than a decade, the non-profit CURYJ has been a force in building community and empowering young leaders in the fight to end youth criminalization and mass incarceration. CURYJ is based in Oakland's Fruitvale district and continues to make an impact on the lives of those most affected by systemic injustice, immigration challenges and the foster care system. KTVU's Andre Senior speaks with Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, Director of Community Peace and Organizer Associate Amanda Majail-Blanco about their mission.
For more than a decade, the non-profit CURYJ has been a force in building community and empowering young leaders in the fight to end youth criminalization and mass incarceration. CURYJ is based in Oakland's Fruitvale district and continues to make an impact on the lives of those most affected by systemic injustice, immigration challenges and the foster care system. KTVU's Andre Senior speaks with Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, Director of Community Peace and Organizer Associate Amanda Majail-Blanco about their mission.
First 5 Contra Costa
First 5 Contra Costa is an organization dedicated to helping children and their parents during their most crucial years of development. We talked with the non-profit's executive director about how the agency helps children in the east bay thrive from months before they are born, to when they enter kindergarten.
First 5 Contra Costa is an organization dedicated to helping children and their parents during their most crucial years of development. We talked with the non-profit's executive director about how the agency helps children in the east bay thrive from months before they are born, to when they enter kindergarten.
Urban Ed Academy
Urban Ed Academy is a non-profit in San Francisco that promotes diversity in the classroom.
Urban Ed Academy is a non-profit in San Francisco that promotes diversity in the classroom.
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy started as a youth music group back in 1989 has now grown into a prominent music educational program rich in Mexican culture and traditions. Lucina Rodriguez and Fabiola Trujillo, both teachers at Los Cenzontles talk about the many aspects of the organization and its strong connection to the community it serves. Please send donations to: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/los-cenzontles-mexican-arts-center
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy started as a youth music group back in 1989 has now grown into a prominent music educational program rich in Mexican culture and traditions. Lucina Rodriguez and Fabiola Trujillo, both teachers at Los Cenzontles talk about the many aspects of the organization and its strong connection to the community it serves. Please send donations to: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/los-cenzontles-mexican-arts-center
Blue Devil Performing Arts
Music and performing arts create opportunities for youth development. One such innovator is The Blue Devils Performing Arts. Blue Devils Spokesperson, Pat Seidling, stopped by to talk more about how this organization helps kids of today become confident, successful adults of tomorrow.
Music and performing arts create opportunities for youth development. One such innovator is The Blue Devils Performing Arts. Blue Devils Spokesperson, Pat Seidling, stopped by to talk more about how this organization helps kids of today become confident, successful adults of tomorrow.
South Pacific Islander Organization
One Bay Area non-profit is creating an inclusive and cohesive environment where Pacific Islanders feel represented. South Pacific Islander Organization's Roy Tongilava stopped by to share how his organization is helping Pacific Islanders get access to everything from a higher education to economic opportunities.
One Bay Area non-profit is creating an inclusive and cohesive environment where Pacific Islanders feel represented. South Pacific Islander Organization's Roy Tongilava stopped by to share how his organization is helping Pacific Islanders get access to everything from a higher education to economic opportunities.
Aim High
Aim High works to close the opportunity gap for kids in Northern California. KTVU spoke with CEO Julia Chih about the nonprofit organization's goal to give every middle school student access to learning.
Aim High works to close the opportunity gap for kids in Northern California. KTVU spoke with CEO Julia Chih about the nonprofit organization's goal to give every middle school student access to learning.