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Toni Concepcion
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Community Food Drive and the Fight Against Hunger
As I was updating and preparing for this year’s barrel drives, I wanted to share fond memories and thoughts for groups that have chosen...
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Bobbi Bornstein
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Volunteer Spotlight: Shayam Maisuria
Bobbie Bornstein in a conversation with Shayam Maisuria Our volunteers are so important to us at WVCS! For our March 2023 blog post we...
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Benaifer Dastoor
- Mar 15
- 2 min
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...
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Sam Piencenaves
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Reaching Your Destination Easily (RYDE)
Reach Your Destination Easily (RYDE) is a curb-to-curb transportation program serving parts of Santa Clara County. RYDE serves adults...
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Kohinoor Chakravarty
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Gift of Hope 2022 - In Person
West Valley Community Services' annual Gift of Hope program was held in person on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. The event, where we...
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Mary Jo Gunderson
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Getting to know Toni Concepcion, WVCS Food Pantry Manager
This month we are launching a new feature in the WVCS Blog highlighting WVCS team members. We kick off this month with a conversation...
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Josh Selo
- Dec 15, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Jade Bradley
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Program Spotlight: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for 2023
Over the past 11 years, West Valley Community Services has offered the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for low- and...
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Kylie Clark
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
By the People, For the People: The WVCS Lived Experience Advisory Committee
West Valley Community Services (WVCS) has been serving the community for 49 years. In that time, and with the support of our community,...
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Kohinoor Chakravarty
- Oct 15, 2022
- 2 min
Gift of Hope 2022
With fall on the horizon and holiday celebrations ahead, WVCS is preparing for our annual season celebrations, like our annual Gift of...
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Josh Selo
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
The Ones and Zeros of Hunger and Homelessness in the West Valley
As an organization that operates in the heart of Silicon Valley, we are no stranger to using data to help inform our decision making. At...
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Joan Cummings & Monica Chandra
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
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,...
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Jeanne Bradford
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Sujatha Venkatraman
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
WVCS Park-It Market Program Continues to Grow
The Park-It Market, the WVCS mobile food pantry, has expanded its reach to an additional school site this year, the Anderson Elementary...
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Kylie Clark
- May 15, 2022
- 2 min
WVCS Launches a Client Advisory Committee
West Valley Community Services (WVCS) exists to serve our clients. But how do we ensure we are serving them as best we can? How can we...
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Josh Selo
- Apr 15, 2022
- 2 min
Saying Goodbye to Harvey Barnett
Volunteers are the lifeblood of an organization like West Valley Community Services. Volunteers empower our work and deepen our impact. ...
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Kylie Clark
- Apr 15, 2022
- 6 min
<<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...
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Bobbi Bornstein
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
In conversation with Ying Schmitt
Our volunteers are so important to us at WVCS! For our March blog post we are highlighting Ying Schmitt, whose fluency in Mandarin and...
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Josh Selo
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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