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
Today, the state released the Master Plan for Aging, a visionary, 10-year blueprint that seeks to build an equitable California where everyone has the opportunity to age with dignity and independence in the place that they call home. Find out what the foundation CEOs had to say. Watch the video conference to learn about the … Continued
. Resilience. That is the word that comes to mind as I reflect back on this heartbreaking year. Our communities have been resilient in the face of tremendous challenges and inequities, and we will continue to be resilient. As 2020 comes to a close, we want to uplift stories of resilience. For resilience is what … Continued