The Community Foundation of San Joaquin

There is still time to give to one of the 65 participating nonprofits. We are less than $7,000 away from reaching our goal of $100,000 raised for 209GivingTuesday. Visit www.209Gives.org to donate before 11:59pm. #209gives #209givingtuesday

Donate today to one of the 64 participating nonprofits! Any amount, large or small will make a difference. www.209Gives.org #209givingtuesday

Registration is now open for San Joaquin County nonprofits to register for 209GivingTuesday!

Attention Tracy Nonprofits! The Community Foundation of San Joaquin and the Tracy Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to distribute re-usable fabric masks to local nonprofits in Tracy on Wednesday, September 30 from 9am - 12pm at the Tracy Chamber of Commerce.

Si usted, o alguien que conoce, es un trabajador agrícola o trabajador de procesamiento de alimentos que tiene COVID-19 o ha estado cerca de alguien que tiene COVID-19, la Fundación Comunitaria de San Joaquín y Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Stockton están aquí para ayudarlo. Llame al (209) 469-1120.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to share the exciting news that it has teamed up with San Joaquin A+ and the Business Council San Joaquin to create a cross-sector collaboration hub that we hope to open to nonprofits in 2021. We are excited about this partnership because we believe we are a better philanthropic organization working across sectors. With San Joaquin A+’s focus on working with local organizations to improve education, and the Business Council’s focus on supporting business and innovation, we believe this space will create organic collaborative opportunities that enhance philanthropic support and investments across our region. Read more in the link below.

Attention Lodi Nonprofits! The Community Foundation of San Joaquin and the Lodi Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to distribute re-usable fabric masks to local nonprofits in Lodi on September 23 from 10am - 1pm at the Lodi Chamber of Commerce.

If you, or someone you know, is a farmworker or food processing worker who has COVID-19 or has been around someone who has COVID-19, the Community Foundation of San Joaquin and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton, are here to help. Call (209) 469-1120.

Attention Manteca NonprofitsThe Community Foundation of San Joaquin and the City of Manteca have partnered together to distribute re-usable fabric masks to local nonprofits in Manteca on September 16 from 9am - 11am at the Manteca Senior Center.

Recognizing the critical work that farm and food processing employees are performing under unprecedented circumstances, Housing for the Harvest--a state program providing temporary hotel housing options--will provide much-needed assistance to help safeguard workers and their families from the spread of COVID-19. The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is grateful for the opportunity to serve our essential workers through this program, by partnering with the state, County of San Joaquin, CA, and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton. (PC: Max Whittaker / LA Times; farmworkers weed a tomato field in French Camp, CA)

Thank you to our donors and sponsors for making 209GIVES such a success! #209gives

Together, 209Gives!

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin -- in partnership with University of the Pacific, Benerd College -- is pleased to offer a professional development opportunity for mid to upper-level management employees working at nonprofits in San Joaquin County. The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is a four-month long, cohort program tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit sector and taught by experts in the field. Courses will be offered virtually and in-person. We ...invite interested organizations to apply for a Learning Grant that will underwrite the full cost for one individual from their organization to participate in the program. A total of up to ten individuals from local nonprofit organizations will be approved for a Learning Grant. No more than one individual from a single nonprofit may receive a Learning Grant. Click below for information and to apply. https://cfosj.org/learning-grant/

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is incredibly grateful to receive a $1 million dollar gift from Financial Center Credit Union and the Michael Duffy Family Fund to support the Stockton Strong COVID-19 relief efforts. This gift will support local nonprofits serving the most vulnerable in our community. Thank you to Financial Center Credit Union and Michael and Gia Duffy for their immense generosity, and to Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs for your leadership in building resources to address our community's needs.

Registration is now open for 209Gives! Register today for our first countywide 24-hour fundraising campaign taking place on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY - The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit letters of interest for grant funding from the Community Health Fund. In 2020, a total of $150,000 in grant funding is available for programs and activities that serve people living in San Joaquin or Calaveras County and directly align with the following area of interest: promoting health outcomes. Deadline to submit letters of interest via our online grant portal is May 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) https://cfosj.org/community-health-fund-2/

**SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS** More than $40,000 available in college and trade school scholarships for High School Seniors in San Joaquin County. Dead to apply is Sunday, May 31, 2020... https://cfosj.org/scholarship-list/

GRANT OPPORTUNITY - The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications online for a one-time mini-grant of either $1,000 or $2,500 to support projects or programs that align with Youth Leadership Development, Youth Citizenship and Character Development, Health and Well-being, School Activities, and Community Involvement. The deadline is April 24, 2020. For info and to apply, see the link.https://www.aaronjudgeallrisefoundation.org/minigrants

Thank you, Recordnet.com and editor, Don Blount, for this uplifting message of unity. The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is honored to stand alongside these agencies and help provide emergency funding to nonprofit organizations serving the most vulnerable in our community.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY - The Stockton Strong Fund is accepting Letters of Interest from nonprofits that need help providing services to vulnerable residents. To learn more about eligibility and fill out a letter of interest, nonprofits can visit the Stockton Strong Fund page. Letters of interest for the first round of grants will be accepted through Tuesday, April 21st, 2020. For more information and to apply, click below. https://www.stocktonstrong.org/stockton-strong-fund/

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce that professional football player, Brandin Cooks--wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams--and his wife Briannon, announced a gift of $50,000 to establish the Stockton Children’s Fund. The Fund’s immediate focus will be to help mitigate the disruptive effects caused by the COVID-19 health crisis related to food insecurity, childcare services for essential workers, and education challenges resulting from school closures. Brandin Cooks is a Stockton native and a graduate of Lincoln High School-Stockton, Ca.

United Way of San Joaquin County and The Community Foundation of San Joaquin are pulling together to address the needs of the most vulnerable in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. Our organizations have seeded the Emergency Response Fund with a combined $75,000.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency, The Community Foundation of San Joaquin and United Way of San Joaquin County have established the San Joaquin Emergency Response Fund. To donate securely online and for more information, click below. https://cfosj.org/covid-19-response/

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to welcome the newest members elected to its Board of Directors. Beginning top-left, clockwise: Edith Sumaquial, Cindy Foster, Faimous Harrison, Gary Singh, and Peter Ragsdale. Congratulations! #CFOSJ #CommunityFoundationSanJoaquin

**SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS** We are pleased to support the Arturo Vera Art Scholarship, The Robert and Catherine Lagorio Scholarship, the Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship, Jester’s Club Athletic Scholarship, and the San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2020. See link for details/requirements. https://cfosj.org/scholarship-list/

We are pleased to share that Reyna DeKasha, has been promoted to the position of Director of Donor Services at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin. In her new position, Reyna will manage strategic donor relationships and oversee a portfolio of work that includes donor stewardship, donor cultivation, fiscally sponsored events and programs, and related marketing and communications. For the past year, Reyna has served as Operations and Programs Manager at the Community Foundation. Reyna began her professional career in the banking industry, most recently serving as Assistant to the VP Regional Manager at Tri Counties Bank. Congratulations, Reyna!

We are pleased to welcome our newest team member, Louis Ponick, to The Community Foundation of San Joaquin. Louis will be joining us as our Grants and Scholarships Manager, administering the Foundation’s portfolio of giving, which includes: donor-advised and agency funds, discretionary grantmaking, and scholarship funds. Prior to joining The Community Foundation of San Joaquin, Louis served as Assistant Dean for Development at the University of the Pacific’s School of Engineering and Computer Science. Prior to his time at Pacific, he served as Director of Major and Planned Gifts at the PETA Foundation in Berkeley, CA, and as CEO of the Save-Mart Employee Association in Modesto, CA. He has a B.A. from Sonoma State University and an M.B.A. from C.S.U. Sacramento.

On Friday, November 14 the Community Foundation of San Joaquin and the Stockton Heat partnered together for the Harry Potter Sock Toss. We were able to collect 2357 socks to distribute to local nonprofit organizations. Thank you Child Abuse Prevention Council SJC for sending volunteers to help pick up the socks.

Did you know that the Stockton Airport now offers twice-daily flights between Stockton and LAX on United Airlines? This new service not only opens up a new world of easy, convenient travel for Central Valley residents, but it means big things for the growth and economic development of our region. This is why the Community Foundation of San Joaquin supports local, and commits to #FlySCK!

Tomorrow join us at Dell'Osso Farms for Wine on the Farm! Proceeds will benefit under-served children and youth in our community. Purchase your tickets below before we sell out! https://cfosj.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event

The Leadership Stockton Alumni Association (LSAA) is pleased to invite eligible nonprofit organizations to submit letters of interest for grant funding from the LSAA Community Improvement Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin. In 2019-20, a total of $5,000 in grant funding is available. Grants are available to fund projects and direct services to people living in the City of Stockton, and directly align with this year's focus: promoting youth sports. Deadline to submit letters of interest via our online grant portal is November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) https://cfosj.org/lsaa-community-improvement-fund/

WINE ON THE FARM GET YOUR TICKETS NOW $50 INCLUDES: *Wine *Beer *Food *Music *General Admission to the Dell'Osso Farm Corn Maze *Souvenir Glass Friday, Oct. 4th 5 - 8PM... https://cfosj.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event

City of Lodi-Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services will be eligible to receive as much as $275,000 in grant funding to boost participation in their aquatics program over the next 10 years--especially among economically disadvantaged youth--through a partnership with the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to support this fun event to support students at Stockton Unified School District. Tickets are still available! #SUSD #CFOSJ

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to partner with the City of Lodi-Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to support the newly-named Brian M. Stocker Summer Swim League Championships at Tokay High School. This partnership was made possible by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at the Community Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting recreational opportunities and active lifestyles for children and youth in San Joaquin County. #CFOSJ #CityofLodi #Philanthropy

We are pleased to support the Reaching Your Dream Foundation to expand their Fitness Forever program in the San Joaquin county area. Some of the goals are to provide a series of individual and small group lessons with professional instructions/players to increase speed and strength, providing counseling on the value of education, to promote physical activity and healthy life choices by providing opportunities to become a part of the In Shape junior racquetball program, and increase health and fitness awareness and activity for the youth of the community. Funding was generously provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

Time is running out! Make sure to submit your photo for a chance to be featured on the cover of this year's Annual Report and win $250! Deadline is May 31st. ... Click below for full competition guidelines. https://cfosj.org/photo-contest/

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin was pleased to be a sponsor of this year's State of City, hosted by Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (California), where Mayor Michael Tubbs provided an inspiring and uplifting message for our city.

Make sure to enter our Annual Report Photo Contest! Deadline is May 31st. This year’s annual report is about capturing community partnership and collaboration how our lives intersect with local culture, art, place, and neighborhoods, and we're looking for a photo that encapsulates this. The winning photographer will (1) have their photo featured on the front cover with credit on the first page, (2) receive a prize of $250, (3) and be featured on our social media and in... our newsletters. Click below for full competition guidelines. https://cfosj.org/photo-contest/

Do you help lead or serve on the board of a nonprofit organization in Stockton? CalNonprofits, NextGen Policy, and The Community Foundation of San Joaquin invite you to participate in a free workshop focused on legislative advocacy at the state and local level of government. Registration is free. See link below. http://bit.ly/StocktonAdvocacy

Calling all San Joaquin Valley photographers! We're seeking a photo to feature on the cover of this year’s Annual Report, and it could be YOURS! This year’s annual report is about capturing community partnership and collaboration how our lives intersect with local culture, art, place, and neighborhoods, and we're looking for a photo that encapsulates this. The winning photographer will (1) have their photo featured on the front cover with credit on the first page, (2) re...ceive a prize of $250, (3) and be featured on our social media and in our newsletters. Click below for full competition guidelines. Here is the link: https://cfosj.org/photo-contest/

Grant Funding Available - Call for Letters of Interest $175,000 Available in Grant Funding - Deadline to Apply is May 3, 2019. The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit letters of interest for grant funding. Click on the link below for more information and to apply online. https://cfosj.org/community-health-fund-2/

Thank you Sacramento Kings for your generous Live Auction Item for the 6th Annual Cool Cats and Barking Dogs Gala benefiting the City of Stockton Animal Shelter.... This Live Auction Item includes: VIP Trip for Two to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in July of 2019! Also included is airfare, a 2-night stay at the Wynn Resort, 2 tickets to a Sacramento Kings Summer League Game with a post-game photo on the court. Premium dinner invitation with the Kings executive staff and one additional premium experience to be announced at a later time. There are still sponsorship and donation opportunities. For more information email Matthew Voyer at [email protected] #ccbd2019 #togetherwecanmakeadifference

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin was pleased to co-host this wonderful event in support of our San Joaquin County Fair. Congrats to a successful event! #sjcfair #cfosj

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Ray Baglietto. A generous and kind person, Ray leaves behind a legacy of giving back to the community. He had a heart for philanthropy, and we at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin have been honored to support his charitable work through the Seeds to the World Fund. https://www.recordnet.com//straight-from-heart-seeds-to-wo

Thank you to the below sponsors of the 6th Annual Cool Cats and Barking Dogs Gala which supports the City of Stockton Animal Shelter. There are still sponsorsh...ip opportunities available. You too can help improve the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County. Best of Show - $10,000.00 - 20 tickets, signage and a Presenting Sponsor Top Dog - $5,000.00 - 10 tickets, signage, Premier Sponsor Publicity Hound - $2500.00 - 10 tickets, signage, Grand Sponsor Cat's Meow - $1,000.00 - 4 tickets, signage, Proud Sponsor For sponsorship information, please email [email protected] Truex Insurance Agency BAC Community Bank Mercedes-Benz of Stockton Antonini Freight Express Chase Chevrolet Karrie Goold-Realtor Horse Tales Rescue Animal Protection League Tio Pepe's - The Original The Community Foundation of San Joaquin Jim Hill Elise Wen Lynn Davis Steve Komure and Mary Komure Greg Radonich and Jennifer Mcintyre-Radonich

***SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS*** We are pleased to support the Arturo Vera Art Scholarship, The Robert and Catherine Lagorio Veterinary Scholarship, and the San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2019. See link for details/requirements. https://www.sjcoe.org/scholarships/

The Community Foundation is grateful to have joined this citywide effort and helped raise nearly $30,000 for Stockton Helps Paradise. #cfosj #stocktonhelpsparadise

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to help support this fundraising effort to re-establish field hockey at University of the Pacific. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our website at www.cfosj.org and click the "Donate Now" button. https://sacramento.cbslocal.com//university-pacific-fiel/

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to Delta Health Care to support a comprehensive breastfeeding and quality lactation care program for low-income women and their infants. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to Lodi Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports to provide scholarships to underserved youth in the Lodi community to engage in youth sports and provide mentoring services. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

Stockton Unified School District 1852 Foundation is accepting applications for their Fundraising Committee. Members of the committee have the chance to enhance the educational opportunities of district students and support district events! Don't miss the opportunity to support the community and pave succussful academic careers for our youth!

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to Stockton Rowing Club to support the Junior Program Revitalization Project that will provide greater access to opportunities for youth to learn the skill of rowing. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $10,000 grant to Lodi Junior Giants to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles for diverse communities in the City of Lodi, by providing capital improvements to support the game of junior baseball. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

Super Bowl Raffle Winners: If the Super Bowl Raffle ticket you purchased is listed below, please contact us at 209.943.2375 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM to collect your prize!

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $2,500 grant to St Mary's Dining Room to support the safe disposal of medication from medical services provided to the homeless of San Joaquin County. Funding for this grant was provided by the Community Health Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $10,000 grant to Special Olympics Northern California to provide greater recreational opportunities for students with disabilities through the expansion of school partnerships with Stockton Unified School District. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant to San Joaquin Medical Society to support Decision Medicine/Bridge to Medicinea program that exposes high achieving, high school students from under-represented backgrounds to careers in the medical field through activities in a variety of clinical settings and mentorship services. Funding for this grant was provided by the Community Health Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

Super Bowl Raffle is coming to an end, don't miss your chance to buy tickets from us! Come in from 8:30 to 4:30 or call 209.943.2375! 6735 Herndon Place, Suite B Stockton, CA 95219

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy to support a comprehensive health and wellness program whose focus is on promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for the youth in the City of Tracy. Funding for this grant was provided by the Brian M. Stocker Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin is pleased to announce a $25,000 grant to St. Joseph's Foundation to support graduate medical education through the development of new Internal Medicine and OBGYN residency programs in San Joaquin County. Funding for this grant was provided by the Community Health Fund at The Community Foundation of San Joaquin.