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Board will approve Inventory Item No. 355 to provide a $25,000 grant to Community Builders Unidos.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 351 to provide a $25,000 grant to City of San Jose District 8.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 358 to provide a one‑time $10,000 sponsorship to Community Seva, Inc.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 359 to provide a $10,000 grant to Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 357 to provide a $20,000 grant to Community Health Partnership.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 337 to provide an $18,000 grant to the United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 331 to provide a $25,000 grant to Step Forward Foundation.
The board will approve a $25,000 grant to Human Agenda.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides free legal assistance to immigrants, helping them navigate the U.S. immigration system.
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: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant $25,000 to Human Agenda for immigration legal services” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 257 to provide a $5,000 sponsorship for cultural events.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 258 to grant $20,000 for individualized employment services.
The board will approve a $20,000 grant to Hunger at Home.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 255 to grant $10,000 for health education and caregiver support.
The board will consider approving a grant of $25,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
The board will consider approving a grant of $23,400 to San Jose State University Research Foundation.
The board will consider approving a grant of $20,000 to Senior Adults Legal Assistance.
The Board approved an inventory item to provide a $15,000 grant to the Rotary Club of Sunnyvale Foundation for its Rotary Free Medical Clinic Initiative.
The Board approved an inventory item to provide a one‑time $5,000 sponsorship to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) for a community leadership appreciation luncheon.
The Board approved an inventory item to provide a $20,000 grant to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley for food purchasing.
The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to Step Forward Foundation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides essential support services that help vulnerable residents navigate systems and access resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant $15,000 to Step Forward Foundation for accompaniment services” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to San José Spotlight, dba San Jose News Bureau.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expands opportunities for residents to participate in local civic activities.
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: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to San José Spotlight” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $15,000 grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN).
What's happening
Why it matters
Builds capacity for immigrant communities to participate in local decision‑making and develop leaders.
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: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN)” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Grace Solutions.
What's happening
Why it matters
It expands mobile services that assist people experiencing homelessness.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to Grace Solutions – $10,000” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Hello Angels.
What's happening
Why it matters
It improves food access for community members in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to Hello Angels – $10,000” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Healthier Kids Foundation, Inc.
What's happening
Why it matters
It promotes health and nutrition for children.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to Healthier Kids Foundation, Inc. – $10,000” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
