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Capstone Advisor Session 2024: Three Perspectives on the Charitable Conversation
On October 29, 2024, advisors from around the Bay Area gathered in San Jose to hear about how conversations about philanthropy are impacting the lives of clients and advisors alike. The Foundation presented the annual Capstone Advisor Session featuring three panelists who shared their unique perspectives on the topic of philanthropy and how the conversations between clients and advisors is enriching the overall experience of both parties. The panel shared stories from their personal experiences which showcased the important role advisors play in inspiring, encouraging and implementing charitable giving.
Welcome to the Team, Liliana!
In August, CCF welcomed a new member to our team. Liliana Zuniga Diaz joined us as our new Administrative Coordinator. A San Jose native, Liliana is a recent graduate who attended College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.
Where did you grow up and what was your favorite part about growing up there?
I grew up in San Jose, CA. My favorite part about growing up here is having all my family local and being able to go to Half Moon Bay and enjoy a cookout.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
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Mental Health Support for Catholic School Students
Updated August 2024
In 2021, a coalition of experts in pediatric health declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Rates of childhood mental health concerns and suicide have risen steadily since 2010, and by 2018 suicide was the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.1
In 2020, Foundation staff were having conversations about this topic with a number of donors who were concerned about this issue, especially in light of the strains of the pandemic on school-aged children. The Pillar of Hope Fund was created to provide counseling and intervention services for low-income students attending Catholic schools in Santa Clara County. The fund has been granting since 2021 and has already made a significant impact on children, families, and teachers in underserved communities.
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Grantee Story: Saint Victor Parish’s Spiritual Retreats
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni
The pastor, staff and volunteers at Saint Victor Parish work hard to create engaging, spiritually fulfilling experiences for their parishioners. In 2017, Fr. Mark Gazzingan, Tamra Nelson, and the parish staff decided to try something new. The Catholic Community Foundation offers grants in the area of Pastoral Ministry Training and Formation which are used to enhance parishioners’ spiritual life. Tamra decided to apply for a grant in this category to fund a new idea – retreats during Advent and Lent. Now, seven years on, the retreats are hugely popular among parishioners, and it’s common knowledge that you need to sign up for the retreats early or risk the event filling up.
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Creating a Philanthropic Plan
Using a Donor Advised Fund, one couple is exploring their philanthropic strategy
Andy and Trish O’Donnell have always deeply valued giving back to the community; however, as busy professionals raising a daughter, it was challenging to find sufficient time to dedicate to the causes close to their hearts. That is all changing now as they are entering into a new chapter in their lives: retirement. Their first retirement goals are to create a strategic plan for their philanthropy and get their daughter involved in aspects of their philanthropic plan.
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2023 (PDF)
Grant Distribution
As of September 30, 2024 (PDF)
