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Volunteer Spotlight: Janani Nagasubramanya
(1) Tell us a little bit about yourself i.e. your background, career/profession, and volunteer experience. I am a 12th grade Middle...
Bobbi Bornstein
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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With Gratitude…
In this season of thanksgiving it is only appropriate that we express the genuine gratitude we feel in all of our hearts for this...
Kohinoor Chakravarty
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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World Homelessness Day
World Homelessness Day is observed internationally on October 10th each year. This occasion serves as a global reminder of the ongoing...
Cassandra Magana & Elizabeth Olmos
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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New Beginnings
As we approach West Valley Community Services' 50th year anniversary of serving our community, we continue to work to achieve our vision...
Lloyd Holmes & Janet Farabaugh
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Back to School with Dignity Program
West Valley Community Services created the Back to School with Dignity Program twenty years ago and ensure that tomorrow's leaders - our...
Kohinoor Chakravarty
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Community Food Drive and the Fight Against Hunger
As I was updating and preparing for this year’s barrel drives, I wanted to share fond memories and thoughts for groups that have chosen...
Toni Concepcion
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Spotlight on Jaime Hurtado - 10th year
This month’s staff highlight focuses on Jaime Hurtado, the WVCS Resident Manager who marks his 10th anniversary with us this year. In a...
Christine Nguyen
May 15, 20232 min read
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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
The West Valley Community Services (WVCS) Haven to Home (HTH) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program aims to help individuals and...
Benaifer Dastoor & Hana Tran
May 15, 20232 min read
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Chefs of Compassion 2023
As the evening of March 31st arrived, table arrangements, lights, place settings, the stage and the kitchen supplies were arranged with...
Kohinoor Chakravarty
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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Volunteer Spotlight: Shayam Maisuria
Bobbie Bornstein in a conversation with Shayam Maisuria Our volunteers are so important to us at WVCS! For our March 2023 blog post we...
Bobbi Bornstein
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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The WVCS Community Access to Resources and Education Program (C.A.R.E.) is a unique, ongoing program
The WVCS Community Access to Resources and Education Program (C.A.R.E.) is a unique, ongoing program that provides safety net services...
Benaifer Dastoor
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Save the Date! Chefs of Compassion 2023! IN PERSON
Exciting announcement! Get your tickets! Chefs of Compassion 2023 is scheduled for Friday March 31st, 2023. Join us for the social event...
Kohinoor Chakravarty
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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A Message from the Interim Executive Director
I am so honored to have the opportunity to lead West Valley Community Services as the Interim Executive Director. When I started at the...
Sujatha Venkatraman
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Reaching Your Destination Easily (RYDE)
Reach Your Destination Easily (RYDE) is a curb-to-curb transportation program serving parts of Santa Clara County. RYDE serves adults...
Sam Piencenaves
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Reflecting On 7 Years at West Valley Community Services
Seven years can feel like a long time. The average length of marriages in the United States is about seven years - and some married...
Josh Selo
Jan 15, 20233 min read
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Looking Forward to 2022-2023
As board chairs for the upcoming fiscal year, we look forward to the new year with great anticipation and excitement. In looking ahead,...
Joan Cummings & Monica Chandra
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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