Public Services

What's happening

• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to AINAK.
• The grant provides vision care for children, young adults, and families.

Why it matters

Improves eye health and access to vision services for families in the county.

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• The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet of Silicon Valley for community meetings, development workshops, and outreach initiatives.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funds meetings and workshops that build community capacity and leadership among local residents.

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• The board will approve a $10,000 grant to African American Community Service Agency.
• The grant funds operational costs for a policy and advocacy initiative.

Why it matters

Supports community advocacy efforts that can influence policies affecting African American residents.

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• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to California University - Silicon Valley to support the Community Health Resilience and Outreach Program.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Strengthens health outreach services that benefit students and community members.

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• The board will approve a $20,000 grant to Community Health Partnership, Inc. to purchase home blood pressure monitors for health center patients diagnosed with hypertension.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Improves health monitoring for patients with hypertension, supporting better disease management at home.

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• The board will approve a $15,000 grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment.
• The grant addresses food insecurity across Santa Clara County.

Why it matters

Provides food assistance to residents facing hunger, improving health and wellbeing.

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• The Board will approve a $2,500 grant to Duo Duo Animal Welfare Project, Inc.
• The grant funds a part-time position for education and community outreach events for animal rescue.

Why it matters

It supports animal rescue education and outreach, benefiting local residents and animal welfare.

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• The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Bay Area Community Health.
• The grant supports healthcare services at the new McKee Health Clinic.

Why it matters

Expands access to medical care for residents served by the new clinic.

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• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Advent Group Ministries, Inc.
• The grant supports counseling services for underserved clients.

Why it matters

Expands access to mental health counseling for individuals who lack services.

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• The board will approve a $12,000 grant to Chopsticks Alley Art, Inc. for culturally responsive art programming in Santa Clara County.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides art programs that reflect cultural diversity and engage the community.

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• The Board will adopt the Findings of Fact for the appeal of Elizabeth Machaen.

Why it matters

Adopting findings establishes the factual basis for any further disciplinary action.

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• Board will vote to approve any proposed changes to committee assignments.

Why it matters

Committee composition affects how the board addresses behavioral health issues.

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