February News

Introducing Yajaira Chavez, SV2’s new Development & Communications Associate!

We are delighted to introduce Yajaira Chavez as SV2’s new Development & Communications Associate! Yajaira will be supporting SV2’s donor recruitment and stewardship, as well as strategic communications at the organization.

SV2 Impact Investing | February Monthly Pitches

Wednesday, 2/12 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom

The SV2 Impact Investing Group meets monthly on Zoom to hear two social enterprise startups pitch. Partners are invited to provide input on the pitches and volunteer to participate on due diligence teams. All SV2 Partners are welcome to begin regularly attending pitch meetings at any point in the year or are welcome to attend meetings on a drop-in basis. Immediately following the pitch meeting, the Investment Committee (IC) convenes to hear the due diligence reports from the previous month and make investment decisions on behalf of SV2. All Partners are welcome to observe the IC Meetings immediately following the pitch meeting.

Values Aligned Investing Workshop

Tuesday, 2/25 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Zoom

Join Values Advisor’s Kate Simpson for a workshop on Values-Aligned Investing. With a focus on interactive discussion and community building, the workshop will help you better align your investments with your values. You will be guided through a unique, personal reflection journey that incorporates guided meditations with group work and journal writing. The workshop is designed for all levels of expertise, from novice impact investors to experienced practitioners: all will uncover new learnings.

SV2 Grantmaking | Education Equity Grant Round Kickoff

Tuesday, 3/11 | 4:00pm - 6:30pm | In Person

Join us in person to be inspired by examples of education equity in action! We'll also announce the five finalists for our Grant Round.

SV2 BOOK CLUB READING LIST

The Social Impact Book Club, led by SV2 Partner Paru Desai, is for Partners only and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Join the Book Club on mySV2!

           WELCOME NEW SV2 PARTNERS

Renee Fung & Kiley Johnson

Renee works as a wealth advisor, providing guidance to families and institutions, while Kiley heads a construction technology team at a mechanical engineering firm. Both of them share a passion for giving back, particularly in the areas of health equity, social justice, and animal welfare. In their spare time, they love to discover new places - whether nearby or abroad - that allow them to connect with different cultures and the beauty of nature.

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar | Food Pantry

Saturday, 2/8 | 6:00AM-1:00PM | In Person 
ALAS Casita (636 Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay)

Volunteer at the Food Pantry and serve our Coastside families. Tasks include arrange, pack, tidy, categorize, count product, dismantle boxes, and more. More information and sign up here.

Food Distribution with Redwood City Together

Friday, 2/14 | 3:00-6:00PM | In Person
Fair Oaks Community Center (2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City)

Join us for some community volunteering! This is a monthly food distribution where 200-250 families benefit from free groceries. This is an exciting in person volunteer opportunity to be in community with Redwood City Together, our new Community Initiative Grantee Partner. We have five slots available for the SV2 community each month. RSVP here.

Peer Coaching Session with Redwood City Together | Community Initiative

Thursday, 2/20 | 1:00-2:30PM | In Person
SV2 Office (350 Twin Dolphin Dr. Ste, 103 Redwood City)

Come listen, learn, and share impactful guidance to advance the success of youth and families. Join us for an inspiring and impactful discussion with Redwood City Together (SV2's Community Initiative Grantee Partner). We welcome new and seasoned Partners alike to participate. You do not have to be a Redwood City or North Fair Oaks resident to be a valuable participant. RSVP here.

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a learning community of everyday givers committed to accelerating equity in the Bay Area through grantmaking and impact investing. For over 20 years, SV2 has been a trusted social innovation leader supporting locals to connect, learn, and practice giving in community alongside their peers.