As we reflect on Black History Month and enter Women’s History Month, we’re honored to highlight Ms. Carolyn Doelling, a 76 year-old fashion model and writer on a mission to change hearts and minds about age inclusion. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” In this vein, we’re … Continued
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Each year, as the holidays draw near and another year comes to a close, we get together to reflect and ponder our year-end message. Usually, we send out a nice, sometimes lengthy note outlining the change we wish to see in our communities, believing it’ll provide inspiration amidst the noise and … Continued
Today, San Francisco-based Metta Fund announced Sandy Mori as the recipient of its 2022 Metta Fund Leadership Award. Long-time community leader Sandy Mori received the award for her decades-long advocacy and work in support of older adults. A celebratory award reception, which included taiko drumming and a performance by renowned artist Brenda Wong Aoki, took place on … Continued
¡VIVA! Honoring Hispanic and Latino/x/e Heritage Month Latinx Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 through October 15, 2022. This month and beyond, Metta Fund is honoring the history, achievements, leadership, and resilience of Latinx leaders and communities. We are proud to highlight Board member Sonia Melara. Spotlight: Sonia Melara, Metta Fund Board Member, Community … Continued
The following article was published on September 15, 2022 in Inside Philanthropy, a subscription-based online philanthropic news source. If you have a subscription, you can read the article on Inside Philanthropy’s website. This Small Bay Area Funder Is at the Leading Edge of Philanthropy for Aging Wendy Paris | September 15, 2022 ESPERANZA SALAZAR, AT MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD … Continued
Black history is American history, and at Metta Fund, we believe that Black History Month presents a unique opportunity to celebrate, reflect upon, and honor the achievements, culture, and history of Black leaders, past and present. No matter the time of year, we must remember and honor the trailblazers who paved the way. It is … Continued
Black history is American history, and at Metta Fund, we believe that Black History Month presents a unique opportunity to celebrate, reflect upon, and honor the achievements, culture, and history of Black leaders, past and present. No matter the time of year, we must remember and honor the trailblazers who paved the way. It is … Continued
San Francisco, CA—Today, San Francisco-based Metta Fund announced for the first time a round of grants centered on advancing racial justice and providing resources and capacity-building support to Black-led organizations. The new funding reflects Metta Fund’s evolving commitment to racial equity and recognizes the impactful work many of our regional partners are engaging in. Three grants … Continued
We are pleased to announce $550,000 in grants to ensure equitable access to Covid-19 vaccinations. Reflecting a national trend, communities of color across San Francisco have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, yet equitable vaccine distribution has been a challenge throughout our country. In partnership with local nonprofit organizations, Metta Fund’s equity-centered approach focuses on community-led … Continued
In recent months, there has been a surge in racially-motivated, violent attacks against the AAPI community. Here in San Francisco, we have unfortunately not been immune to this hate; we have witnessed horrifying violence against Asian American elders on all sides of the Bay. Two weeks ago today, 84-year old Vicha Ratanapakdee was brutally murdered … Continued