The partnership was an important step in promoting equity and inclusion for Hispanic youth in the Bay Area. The CE&D program will impact 550 lives this year alone. To watch the recap video, go to https://www.nhl.com/sharks/video/leaf-career-fair-recap-6340324642112.
The following month, during the Sharks Foundation’s October Healthy Living Campaign, fundraising efforts focused on providing financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve well-being. physical and mental being of community members. The Foundation has selected two local organizations to award community assistance grants to And .
Jasper Ridge Farm strives to provide special experiences to people in need through the comforting power of animals. Since 2009, their animal-assisted therapeutic programs have served thousands of our community’s most vulnerable children and adults. On October 18, team members Teal and SJ Sharkie volunteered at their Portola Valley farm to help maintain the animals and facilities. Additionally, the Foundation awarded JRF a $15,000 grant to support 700 individuals participating in its WellnessBuddies program, which partners with organizations like the Bill Wilson Center to improve the mental health of youth with special needs or transitioning a difficult period in life. To watch the activation, go to https://www.nhl.com/sharks/video/topic/in-the-community/jasper-ridge-farm-recap-6339999201112!
