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Philanthropy has historically left behind communities of color. Disproportionate amount of racial justice funding still flows to predominantly white organizatio...ns. We have known for many years that a very small fraction, less than 10%, of total US philanthropic dollars fund people of color-led organizations. SVCF has crafted a Black-led organization Giving Guide with over 50 trusted nonprofits in County of Santa Clara, California and County of San Mateo - Government. Support these organizations & help us turn the tables in #philanthropy: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org//organizati/racial-justice #BlackFundingMatters #BPM2020 Black Philanthropy Month African American Community Service Agency PACT: People Acting in Community Together Hagar Services Coalition Inc. Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) African Diaspora Network Ethiopian Community Services in San Jose, CA. Girls to Women Project WeHOPE Unity Care Roots Community Health Center ODOS Synergy Services Nonprofit Retraining The Village ABEN: A Black Education Network Friends of African Village Libraries

Congratulations to Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year and #3 passer in the nation Josh Love on signing with the Los Angeles Rams! #SpartanUp

The legacy you left will be imparted in the rich culture of San Jose State forever. #RestWell

We would like to Thank the US Olympic Hall of Fame for finally recognizing the legends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for their iconic performance and protest in the 1968 Summer Olympics. #SanJoseSpeedCity https://www.washingtonpost.com//tommie-smith-john-carlos/

We await the arrival of the next Generation of Speed City at San Jose State University! #SanJoseSpeedCity

Student Housing Dilemma By Andrew Arredondo How can you do homework when you don’t even have a home? asked an SJSU student at a recent student retreat. At San... Jose State University, there is a growing trend in the homeless population and has gotten recent media attention. The percentage of homeless students that are attending classes is 13.2%. Affordable housing is a response to a more significant, systemic problem, which is a high cost of living. The reason for the high cost of living is companies bringing in employees from other areas, paying for their living expenses and not focusing on local employees in the community. If influential community changemakers do not offer a permanent affordable housing solution soon, then this percentage is likely to increase. Local governments must support the communities by giving businesses in those areas’ incentives like tax breaks and opportunities to grow their organization's brands when they invest in housing for its citizens. There is no affordable housing on campus, and only temporary emergency housing exists for students experiencing housing insecurity. The Graduate Complex, which is expected to open in 2020, will increase housing but may not have a direct influence on the price. Many students currently experience financial difficulty and are unable to find affordable housing. Many SJSU students walk the halls who live out of their cars or someone's coach while maintaining a full-time schedule because they cannot afford the costs of housing on or off campus. Students should focus more on their education than worrying about how they are going to pay for housing costs in addition to their tuition and book fees. Housing insecurity must not interfere with a student’s goals. SJSU is looking into forming a partnership with the city to help their homeless students. Local council members recently sent out a signed letter to SJSU President Mary Papazian on March 14, citing the CSU chancellor’s office study. Meanwhile, SJSU is building The Graduate complex to address the housing crisis students at SJSU face. The 19-story building complex is currently under construction at 300 South 2nd Street San Jose, CA 95113, one block from campus. The building will hold 260 units with 1.039 beds, projecting for a 2020 opening. A local investment and realty development firm and a Los Angeles-based residential developer are joint partners. It is unknown to pinpoint an actual amount it is going to cost each resident to live there, and how its price will impact surrounding housing markets. 13.2 percent of the SJSU student population, roughly 4300 students, has experienced firsthand with homelessness while studying at SJSU. Councilperson Raul Peralez is working to relieve homelessness in San Jose. In the March 26, 2019, section of the Spartan Daily, Staff Writer Mauricio La Plane wrote that Councilperson Peralez told their paper that students had approached him, stating to him that they have been working diligently in bringing attention to the homelessness problem at SJSU. I don’t care if you’re a homeless student or you’re just a resident of district 3 or anywhere I the city, quite frankly you’re my responsibility, said Peralez. SJSU addressed the city's letter by releasing the following statement: San Jose State University remains committed to partnering with the City of San Jose, students, and the community to identify and implement sustainable, long-term solutions that address student housing needs. In February, San Jose amended its zoning code, allowing for safe parking programs for those who live out of their vehicles. For instance, the city has set aside funding out of its budget for 50 safe parking spaces at the Roosevelt Community Center on Santa Clara Street. Currently, students’ best option for immediate assistance in food and housing is SJSU Cares. The Student Homeless Alliance, an activist group on campus, is encouraging students to reach out to SJSU Cares. Mayra Bernabe, president of the Student Homeless Alliance, told the Spartan Daily: We want students to contact us. If they are going through housing insecurity, food insecurity, to make they are going through the SJSU Cares program. There is optimism since the city appears to acknowledge the housing crisis facing SJSU students. About Andrew Arredondo Andrew Arredondo is a first-year master’s student in Communication Studies. Andrew is a content creator who undergoes adequate preparation with content analysis along with an audience and purpose, providing stories to current and former Communication Studies students about alumni who went out in the private sector and put their Communication Studies degrees to good uses. When he is not attending classes in his program, Andrew works with Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley as a Team Member, where he has been with since 2013. He also goes in the classrooms giving presentations about his experiences living with Autism and offering his own academic and career tips to educators and students. He enjoys storytelling, especially about his experiences living with Autism and attending weekly Toastmasters meetings on Wednesday mornings and posting content and uploading videos on LinkedIn.