Please mark your calendars for HAF's Annual Northern California Gala Fundraising Dinner highlighting Hinduism in the Mainstream: Coming of Age! This year’s dinner will feature influential Hindu American and interfaith leaders, who will highlight the emergence of Hinduism in mainstream American society and the coming of age of the Hindu American community in politics, academia, […]
The Indian Community Center ICC announces their annual 'SEVATHON' - their awesome annual 5K/10K/Half Marathon. Sevathon is in its 10th year now. The event packed Baylands Park with 5,000 people last year. But they outgrew Baylands, so they are moving to downtown San Jose this year. 10,000 walkers are expected this year. This is a […]
Every year, 500 corporate, business and non-profit leaders, philanthropists, elected officials and grassroots community leaders attend the PACT Luncheon to celebrate outstanding members of the community who have demonstrated civic leadership for the well-being of Silicon Valley. 2016 Honorees: John Tortorra, COO San Jose Sharks Chris Wilder, CEO, The Valley Medical Center Foundation Honorary Hosts: […]
The San Jose/Silicon Valley Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce its 108th Anniversary at the celebration of our 65th Annual Freedom and Friendship Gala, "WE ARE ONE the Struggle Continues." We invite you to help us by participating in our annual Gala. Your support is needed now more than ever. Guest Speaker: Dr. […]
Join us on April 23rd for our annual South Bay CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS)! With its inception in 1969, CROP Hunger Walks are viewed by many as the granddaddy of charity walks. The walk’s legacy is deeply entrenched even in our own community; since 1993, our community has raised over […]
Interfaith Gala Dessert Reception to help Yezidis facing genocide Our Gala honors Rev. Victor Kazanjian, Jr., United Religions Initiative; Rabbi Marvin Goodman, Board of Rabbis of Northern California; and Fatih Ates, Pacifica Instititue. Keynote speaker: Salem Daoud, head Yezidi religious leader for the United States and Canada. This is a benefit for the Beyond Genocide Campaign helping Yezidis facing genocide in Iraq. Jewish and Muslim dietary […]
How often do you feel powerless when you see a hungry homeless person in your neighbourhood, on your screens, and around the world? Spotlighting this worldwide need, the BBC recently did a pictorial report on the first 1000 days of a child’s life revealing the devastating effects of hunger and chronic malnutrition on a person’s […]
Please come and witness the spectacular artistry of the world-renowned China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe as they present their famous "My Dream," an extraordinary dance honoring the Buddhist One-Thousand-Hands Bodhisattva who aids all who suffer. These messengers of beauty and humanity, named "UNESCO Artist for Peace" by the UN, have performed at the Paralympic […]
A magnificent evening of LIVE standup comedy performed over zoom featuring multi-generational Jewish comedians from all over the Bay Area hosted by a South Bay comedy staple, Comedian Coral Best! With Geulah Finman, Jonah Pollack, DNA, and our headliner: Geneva Rust-aorta. This event is a fundraiser to support the Cultural Programs at the JCC. Come for […]
A MUST-SEE joy-filled celebration of compassion and hope! We hope that you will join us as we travel the world honoring nine dedicated people/organizations. This event is more than a fundraiser; it is also a friend-raiser. It is a way for the Charter to expand our networks and increase our base of global supporters. With that in […]