COVID-19: Unprecedented Crisis, Regional Response
As a community foundation, SVCF is positioned to meet the ongoing needs of our local communities and take on unexpected challenges, including response to the alarming spread of COVID-19. Today, our region is presented with an unprecedented public health crisis. The ripple effects of the coronavirus outbreak are already hitting low-income families, nonprofit organizations and small businesses especially hard. In response, SVCF is leading multiple efforts with our Bay Area philanthropic, government and corporate partners to protect public health and assist those affected by the disease and its impact.
Click below to learn more about our response funds. Join us in these efforts to protect public health and assist those whose livelihoods and lives have already been impacted.
COVID-19 Regional
Response Fund
$13,903,173 granted as of May 18
Help for Individuals and Families
Support for low-income individuals and families who are most severely affected
Regional Nonprofit
Emergency Fund
$6,200,800 granted as of May 18
Help for Nonprofits
Support for nonprofit organizations whose operations are being affected
$3,149,690 granted as of May 18
Help for Small Businesses
Support for small businesses with employees at risk for lost wages
COVID-19 Education Partnership
Help for Students & Teachers: SVCF is partnering with County Offices of Education to support the immediate and long-term needs of our local school systems. Learn More »
COVID-19 Childcare Project
Help for Childcare Providers: SVCF’s Center for Early Learning is partnering with Low Income Investment Fund to provide childcare providers with relief grants and assistance to government aid. Learn More »
COVID-19 Resources
SVCF is compiling resources related to our work around the coronavirus. Explore Resources »