$1.2 Million in Scholarships Started with Santa Claus Suit

Judy Santiago, who helped found the Santa Visits Alviso Foundation, recently received the Jefferson Award for the work she does in the community.

No one was more surprised at Judy Santiago receiving a Jefferson Awards in 2024 from the Multiplying Good Foundation, SF Bay Area, than the Sunnyvale resident herself. “I’m still in shock,” said Santiago. “I got an email from [KPIX reporter] Sharon Chin a while back, and she said that, ‘You were notified several months ago … Read more

Sunnyvale Community Services Helps Local Students Get “Ready To Learn”

Sunnyvale Community Services held its annual event to help local families in need afford school supplies, new backpacks and shoes for the school year.

On Aug. 4, Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) hosted “Ready To Learn,” an all-day event held at its Kern Avenue location. It was the first day staffers at the Sunnyvale-based nonprofit began giving away essential school supplies and gift cards to underserved students. “We handed out over 1,300 school supply kits,” said Vinney Arora, SCS’s Interim … Read more

SCS Moves to New Facility

Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) opens the doors of its new facility on Kern Ave. The site has flexible space, more room for food storage and distribution.

Just in time for the holidays, Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) has a new facility. The non-profit cut the ribbon at 1160 Kern Ave. in Sunnyvale on Oct. 28 and is already stocking its warehouse and food freezers in preparation for November and December distributions. “We are finally home!” said SCS Executive Director Marie Bernard. “We … Read more