On May 14, Metta Fund was honored to welcome community leaders, partners, advocates, and friends to celebrate Cathy Davis at the 2026 Metta Fund Leadership Award Reception. For more than 40 years, Cathy has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and service to older adults in San Francisco and the Bayview–Hunters Point community through her work with Bayview … Continued
Black History and Futures Month offers a time to reflect on leadership, advocacy, and community care across generations. We invited Metta Fund board member Thurman V. White Jr. to share his reflections on leadership, place, and what gives him hope. What does Black History Month mean to you in the context of aging and … Continued
We condemn the violent and unnecessary immigration enforcement escalating in Minnesota, California, and communities across the nation. These actions are not only an assault on basic freedoms — they are creating a public health crisis. When fear keeps people from leaving their homes, going to work, seeking medical care, or sending their children to school, … Continued
¡VIVA! Honoring Hispanic and Latino/x/e Heritage Month Latinx Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 through October 15, 2025. 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 Roberto Vargas. What does Latino Heritage Month mean to you … Continued
San Francisco, CA –– Metta Fund announces today that Parvin Manuchehri, CFP® and Roberto Vargas, MPH have been elected to the foundation’s Board of Directors. “Parvin and Roberto embody the spirit of service and justice that Metta Fund stands for,” said Jarmin Yeh, Metta Fund’s board chair. “Their leadership and expertise will help us deepen … Continued
Metta Fund is pleased to announce Anni Chung as the recipient of the 2024 Leadership Award for her decades of advocacy and support of older adults. She received the award at a celebratory reception held on May 23, 2024, where she was also presented with a Certificate of Honor by Mayor London Breed. For over … Continued
This month, long-time board member James “Jimmy” Loyce concluded his board service with Metta Fund. Over the past eleven years, Jimmy has played an instrumental role in guiding our mission with invaluable insights and expertise. Not only has he contributed to the success and development of our organization, but he’s also helped deepen our impact … Continued
LGBTQ+ Pioneer, Social Justice Activist, Metta Fund Board Member, and Community Elder Roma Pauline Guy is no ordinary woman. Recognized as one of the influential leaders of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, she has dedicated much of her life to social justice – championing the rights of women, LGBTQ+ persons, immigrants, people with HIV, the … Continued
In honor of Pride Month, Metta Fund Program Director Renée Espinoza reflects on her own path to pride and how her identity informs and impacts her work. Renée Espinoza was born in Southern California and raised by her grandparents and single mother. When her mother worked, Renée spent a lot of time with her grandmother, … Continued
Today, San Francisco-based Metta Fund announced Shireen McSpadden as the first-ever recipient of its newly created Metta Fund Leadership Award. Civic leader Shireen McSpadden received the 2021 Leadership Award for her decades-long advocacy and work in support of older adults. She received the honor at the Metta Fund Leadership Awards reception on October 28th, 2021, … Continued