Events

Date

Event
Monday and Tuesday
March 25 and March 26, 2013		 Prelibata! Squisito! This month's Taste of Compassion, hosted by Florentine Restaurant, located at 10275 S. De Anza Boulevard in Cupertino, promises to satisfy the serious foodie and dining novice. So much deliciousness, so little time. Fortunately, Taste of Compassion is Monday and Tuesday, March 25 and 26 so you can try two entrees! Click here to make your reservations.
Friday
February 22, 2013		 You still listen to 8-Track tapes? No! Of course not, but what are you going to do with that 8-Track tape player? Why bring it to West Valley Community Services on Friday, February 22, 2013 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm for our Free E-Waste Drive! Evergreen Solutions LLC is collecting electronic waste (e-waste) to raise funds for WVCS! Click here for a list of items Evergreen Solutions LLC will recycle. P. S. Evergreen Solutions LLC will donate $1 for every like they receive in the month of February to WVCS! Click away!
Monday and Tuesday
February 25 and 26, 2013		 This month, we are revisiting a tremendously successful Taste of Compassion host restaurant: Morocco's Restaurant in Mountain View! We promise fantastic, personal service, delicious, unique food, and memories that will last a lifetime. OK, you'll have to make your own memories, but the rest is true. Did I mention Orange Blossom Dessert? Click here to make your reservations now!
Saturday
February 16, 2013		 Join us for some hard hitting action and contribute to a worthy cause, WVCS! The Silicon Valley Roller Girls have a team named the KillaBytes, and are regular volunteers at WVCS! The KillaBytes are putting their wheels to the test against the Like OMGs of San Fernando and a portion of the proceeds of this event are being donated to West Valley Community Services. Join us in rooting on our local Roller Girls - click here for more information and to purchase tickets! Go KillaBytes!
Tuesday and Wednesday
January 29 and 30, 2013		 Fresh for the New Year, Myth Taverna & Lounge in Downtown San Jose is hosting Taste of Compassion! Help us ring in the New Year with a delicious modern Greek-inspired dinner at Downtown San Jose's newest hot spot. For more information and to make a reservation, visit www.tasteofcompassion.org.
Monday and Tuesday
January 28 and 29, 2013		 Our Taste of Compassion series will be on hold until January 2013. Please Save-the-Date for our January 2013 installment of Taste of Compassion which will be held on January 28th & January 29th at Myth Taverna & Lounge in Downtown San Jose. Help us ring in the New Year with a delicious modern Greek-inspired dinner at Downtown San Jose's newest hot spot. For more information and to make a reservation, visit www.tasteofcompassion.org.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 Get your holiday shopping done at the Christmas Boutique Fundraiser for West Valley Community Services on Saturday, December 8th from 10am - 4pm at 960 Jensen Ave. in San Jose. Great items will be on sale including artisan & handcrafted gifts, jewelry, Christmas decor, gourmet & spa gift baskets, and delicious baked goods. For more info, contact Marilynn Zittlow at (408) 295-8930 or marzittlow@gmail.com.
December 5-10, 2012 You can make a difference this holiday season for a family that cannot afford to shop for gifts. Your generosity will make this a memorable holiday for our families. Shop for the suggested items below or anything you would like to donate. Bring new, unwrapped items to West Valley Community Services between Dec. 5th - 10th. For more info, contact Sujatha Venkatraman at (408) 255-8033 ext. 103.
Monday and Tuesday, October 22 and 23 Get your grill on at this month's Taste of Compassion! The San Jose Mercury News raves, "Charcoal smoke rises from the blazing grill and the aroma of sizzling meats fills the air...". Check out what all the craze is about at SUMIYA Japanese Charcoal Grill! SUMIYA is located at 2634 Homestead Road in Santa Clara.
Friday, September 14, 2012 WVCS is proud to present the 2nd Annual Chefs of Compassion: Cooking for a Cause Dining Event on Friday, September 14th at Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose. The Chefs of Compassion: Cooking for a Cause Dinner is a unique dining event that challenges well-known chefs in Silicon Valley to prepare a four-course dinner with ingredients found solely from our food pantry. Participating chefs will be judged on a five point scale for taste, presentation, and creativity. A second award will be presented to the Chef who receives the most votes from event attendees.
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 and 29 Join us for Taste of Compassion! Enjoy a delicious three course dinner hosted by The Mynt Restaurant located at 5210 Prospect Road in San Jose.
Friday, July 27, 2012 Sweet! The West Valley Community Services' Summer Youth Volunteer Club is holding a fundraiser at Santana Row Pinkberry! Get your cool on while supporting a great group of kids who have volunteered every Friday this summer. WVCS will receive 20% of your purchase so stop by, between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, and say yum!
Santana Row Pinkberry
368 Santana Row, Suite 1020 | San Jose, CA 95128
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Aloha! WVCS is celebrating a Taste of Compassion summer with a luau at Blackberry Farm! Join us for Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Prawns, and sun drinks, provided by J&J Hawaiian Barbeque./.
Sunday, July 22, 2012 Registration is now open for the West Valley Dash of Hope 2012! Join us for this fantastic 5K & 10K run/walk event benefiting West Valley Community Services on Sunday, July 22nd at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. For more information, visit http://www.wvdashofhope.com/.
June 25 to July 7, 2012 First Tech Federal Credit Union is hosting a food drive! First Tech is located at 19960 Stevens Creek Boulevard | Cupertino, CA 95014. Stop by with a can of food and the tellers will greet you with a warm smile!
Monday and Tuesday, June 25 and 26, 2012 Enjoy a flavor south of the border! Pedro's Restaurant and Cantina is hosting June's West Valley Community Services Taste of Compassion on Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 WVCS has partnered with The Girl Scouts of Northern California for the West Valley Family & Children Outreach Fair! This event is an outreach for low-income families. Join us on Saturday, May 26th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at Calvary Church in Los Gatos.
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29 and 30, 2012 Take your taste buds on a tour to the exotic East through novel fusion cuisine created by combining the favorites from different Asian countries. Join us at this month’s Taste of Compassion at Merlion Marketplace located at 19628 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino!
Monday, May 21, 2012 WVCS is hosting a free event to celebrate Affordable Housing Week. Join us and learn about ways to save money in your home or opportunities in Santa Clara County to rent or own your own, Below Market Rate apartment or home!
Monday and Tuesday, April 30 and May 1, 2012 Taste of Compassion is celebrating summer with an Italian zest at Florentine! Make your reservations today!
Monday and Tuesday, March 26 and 27 Happy New Year from Arya Global Cuisine and Taste of Compassion! so join us for a traditional Persian menu and special cultural celebration!
Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28, 2012 Taste of Compassion is revisiting a 2011 favorite! Sushi Hana is hosting this month's Taste of Compassion, so join us for some of the best Japanese food this side of Stevens Creek Boulevard!
Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31, 2012 Taste of Compassion is back with a vengeance! Please join us at Morocco's Restaurant, where Executive Chef Jay Essadki, one of last year's Chefs of Compassion, will delight you with his culinary skills!
Saturday, November 19, 2011 Chefs of Compassion: Cooking for a Cause - Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley in Los Gatos. Four local chefs from top Bay Area restaurants compete for your vote while proving that you can create a delicious dish from food found only in the West Valley Community Services' Food Pantry!
October 31 to November 18, 2011 First Tech Food Drive - First Tech Federal Credit Union is hosting a food drive from October 31 to November 12 to benefit West Valley Community Services. For more information, please contact Tawna Masdonati in the Cupertino office at (916) 660-4207.
Saturday, November 5, 2011 First Annual WVCS 5K Charity Fun Run, hosted by the Summer Youth Volunteer Club, at the Los Gatos Creek County Park. Hundreds of participants and supporters to take part in this exciting community event. For sponsorship information, please click here.
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23 and 24, 2011 By popular demand: this month's Taste of Compassion is being hosted by Blue Pheasant! Join us for a great meal, at a great price, for a great cause. 50% of the proceeds do directly to prevent hunger and homelessness in the West Valley Area.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 Back-to-School Shopping Spree, hosted by JCPenney! We are taking 100 kids to JCPenney for back-to-school clothes! This is an amazing event and everyone who participates, comes away a different person.
Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, 2011 Taste of Compassion turns 1! Taste of Compassion is revisiting an old friend. Join us at Park Place Restaurant in Cupertino for a great meal, at a great price, for a great cause. 50% of the proceeds do directly to prevent hunger and homelessness in the West Valley Area.
Monday and Tuesday, June 27 and 28, 2011 Savor the tastes of Asia at this month's Taste of Compassion! Join us for a great meal, at a great price, for a great cause. 50% of the proceeds do directly to prevent hunger and homelessness in the West Valley Area.
Thursday, June 23, 2011 Swing Into Action! Get your swing on and join us for fun, food, and tasty beverages at Blackberry Farm Golf Course. There are sponsorship opportunities and foursome slots available, but only if you want to help WVCS provide services to those in need in the West Valley region while having a fantastic time!
Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, 2011 Join us for a great meal, for a great cause, at a great price! This month's Taste of Compassion is hosted by Cupertino Bakery and promises to be a delicious treat! And don't forget, 50% of the proceeds go directly to prevent hunger and homelessness in the West Valley area!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM		 Affordable Housing Fair! West Valley Community Services is proud to take part in celebrating Affordable Housing Week. WVCS will team up with vendors such as Thoits Insurance and PG&E to provide the community with information to help keep housing affordable! Contact Saron Savoy, Program Manager Housing Services at sarons@wvcommunityservices.org or stop by our office on May 5 to learn more.