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Haven to Home Job Program
The Haven to Home Job Training Program is offered in partnership with the City of Cupertino and annually provides on-the-job experience...
Greta Mensah & Sujatha Venkatraman
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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With Gratitude…
In this season of thanksgiving it is only appropriate that we express the genuine gratitude we feel in all of our hearts for this...

Kohinoor Chakravarty
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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World Homelessness Day
World Homelessness Day is observed internationally on October 10th each year. This occasion serves as a global reminder of the ongoing...
Cassandra Magana & Elizabeth Olmos
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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New Beginnings
As we approach West Valley Community Services' 50th year anniversary of serving our community, we continue to work to achieve our vision...
Lloyd Holmes & Janet Farabaugh
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Chefs of Compassion 2023
As the evening of March 31st arrived, table arrangements, lights, place settings, the stage and the kitchen supplies were arranged with...

Kohinoor Chakravarty
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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The WVCS Community Access to Resources and Education Program (C.A.R.E.) is a unique, ongoing program
The WVCS Community Access to Resources and Education Program (C.A.R.E.) is a unique, ongoing program that provides safety net services...

Benaifer Dastoor
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Save the Date! Chefs of Compassion 2023! IN PERSON
Exciting announcement! Get your tickets! Chefs of Compassion 2023 is scheduled for Friday March 31st, 2023. Join us for the social event...

Kohinoor Chakravarty
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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A Message from the Interim Executive Director
I am so honored to have the opportunity to lead West Valley Community Services as the Interim Executive Director. When I started at the...

Sujatha Venkatraman
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Reflecting On 7 Years at West Valley Community Services
Seven years can feel like a long time. The average length of marriages in the United States is about seven years - and some married...

Josh Selo
Jan 15, 20233 min read
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20 Years of Vista Village
Built By & For the Community: The Origins of Vista Village In an era of divisive politics and hyper-polarization, it can be hard to...

Josh Selo
Dec 15, 20224 min read
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Making Collective Impact - The Emergency Assistance Network
Did you know that West Valley Community Services is one member of a county-wide collaborative united in the fight against hunger and...

Sujatha Venkatraman
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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Looking Forward to 2022-2023
As board chairs for the upcoming fiscal year, we look forward to the new year with great anticipation and excitement. In looking ahead,...

Joan Cummings & Monica Chandra
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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Thoughts from 2021-2022 Board Chair
It has been my great honor to serve as the Board Chair of West Valley Community Services (WVCS) for our 2021-2022 fiscal year. As my...

Jeanne Bradford
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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<<Almost>> Everything You Need to Know About the Housing Element
Every eight years, each town, city, and county in California is required to create a plan to meet local housing needs. This plan is known...

Kylie Clark
Apr 15, 20226 min read
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Remembering Don Allen
As an organization focused on housing stability, we have a deep understanding of the importance of having a home. Each day, our team...

Josh Selo
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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A Personal Thank You to Our Generous Community
It is my great honor to serve as the Board Chair of West Valley Community Services (WVCS) this year and to have served as a board member...

Jeanne Bradford
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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World Homelessness Day
For this year’s World Homelessness Day - October 10, 2021- West Valley Community Services invites you to reflect on the struggles facing...

Sujatha Venkatraman
Oct 15, 20214 min read
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An Anniversary to Remember
Given that the average human lifespan is 79 years, celebrating nearly five decades of existence is significant, as it alludes to...

Josh Selo
Aug 7, 20212 min read
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Welcome to WVCS News & Notes
Welcome to News & Notes: the inaugural West Valley Community Services' blog! This forum is a space to share monthly updates on our...
Mary Jo Gunderson
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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