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Community News November 2009
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CEO Letter from the CEO
As 2009 draws to a close, there is both joy and concern that the Great Recession may be over only to be replaced by a “jobless” recovery. The belief that we may be at the end of the most severe economic recession that most of us have experienced in our lifetimes is gratifying. However, the prospect of a jobless recovery should concern all of us.
Events

Feb. 21 - The Choices We Make with Our Money Can Change the World: Families, Money & Habits
Who is shaping the money habits and values of today’s families – especially our youth? Do current trends foreshadow future financial challenges for the adults of tomorrow? Why should we be concerned? How can we as family and friends help the next generation develop and maintain healthy money habits? Families, including young people ages 13 and above, are encouraged to participate together.
Building Great Communities Building Great Communities throughout Silicon Valley
By 2035 there will be more than 9.3 million people living in the Bay Area - two million more than the number who call the Bay Area home today. There is no question whether the local population will continue to grow. But can we plan for growth in a way that improves the quality of life of residents and still preserves our open spaces?
Watch the Regional Meeting Video Now playing: Watch the Regional Meeting on YouTube
Keep up to date on what is happening at Silicon Valley Community Foundation with our new YouTube channel. You can watch video of our guest panelists from the 2009 Regional Meeting. Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see you again next year!
Learn More Release of Request for Proposals on Education: Closing the Middle School Achievement Gap in Mathematics

through an In-School Strategy – due Dec. 9
through an Out-of-School Strategy – due Dec. 2

Silicon Valley Community Foundation has released a new request for proposals, or RFP, for grants that focus on Education, specifically for closing the middle school achievement gap in mathematics.

The community foundation will host two information session designed for organizations eligible to respond to the Education RFP.

Register online by clicking on the information session below. Please register by Friday, Nov. 13.

QuestionsIf you have questions about the information sessions, please contact Maria Cristina Cortes at mccortes@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5540.

There is no fee to attend but space is limited. We look forward to seeing you.