Board of SupervisorsSanta Clara County
Grant to Senior Adult Legal Assistance
Board will approve a $20,000 grant for free legal services clinics at Senior Nutrition Program sites.
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Board will approve a $20,000 grant for free legal services clinics at Senior Nutrition Program sites.
The board will approve a $5,000 sponsorship to Notre Dame High School to create a public exhibition celebrating its 175‑year legacy of education and empowering young women.
The board will approve a $25,000 grant to Next Door Solutions to support the Healing Program’s groups and therapy services for domestic violence survivors.
The board will approve a $3,000 sponsorship to the Nihonmachi Outreach Committee, through the San Jose Japanese American Citizens League, for the 47th annual Day of Remembrance.
The board will approve a $15,000 grant to the Northwestern Association of Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners for cultural preservation, community support services, and assistance for former political prisoners in Santa Clara County.
The board will approve a $10,000 sponsorship to MACLA for the production of "What If She Could Walk?" at the Castellano Playhouse.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 288 to provide a one‑time $5,000 sponsorship to the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America for the Veterans Day Parade.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 282 to provide a $20,000 grant to Madre-a-Madre for community events and programs.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 278 to provide a $10,000 grant to Local Color for year‑round, free community arts activities in District Two.
What's happening
Why it matters
Supports free arts experiences that enrich the cultural life of local neighborhoods.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to Local Color for arts programs” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 283 to provide a $20,000 grant to Maitri for safe, confidential, culturally responsive services for survivors of domestic violence.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to No Time To Waste to support its food recovery services.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 289 to provide a $5,000 grant to Montalvo Arts Center for the Performing Arts Series for Students.
The board will approve a $15,000 grant to New Beginnings Family Services to support its essential nutrition and household item neighborhood market program.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 285 to provide a $20,000 grant to Martha’s Kitchen for food distribution.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Neighborhood Hands for homeless outreach and community‑based park cleanup programs.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 277 to provide a $20,000 grant to Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen for expanding access to nutritious meals.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 280 to provide a $10,000 grant to Los Gatos Anti‑Racism Coalition for rental assistance.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Mosaic America for its intercultural gathering program.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 284 to provide a $10,000 grant to Mama D 2nd Chance for the Second Chance Meals food insecurity program.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 281 to provide a one‑time $2,000 sponsorship to Luna Park Arts Foundation for the Luna Park Chalk Art Festival.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California for annual cultural and commemorative events.
The Board will approve a $5,000 sponsorship to the Former Vietnamese R&P Foundation for its 2026 Summer Picnic Event.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Eastside Magazine for accessibility improvements.
The Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Our Daily Bread to support the provision of take‑out meals for community members in need.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps provide ready‑to‑eat meals to people who lack reliable access to food.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Our Daily Bread for Take‑Out Meals” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.