Project News | May 9, 2024

Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC)

BACHAC invites you to lace up your sneakers and join them for Soul Stroll 2024. This year, the event features Soul Stroll ambassador, SF Giants Major League Baseball and Negro League Baseball Museum Hall of Game champion: Kenny Lofton. Kenny’s dedication to health and fitness extends beyond the baseball diamond, and BACHAC is honored to have him on board. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk alongside a legend and support their community wellness initiatives. Register today to secure your spot at Soul Stroll 2024!

Soul Stroll 2024 will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 in San Mateo, CA. Register here.

SF Hep B Free

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Chinese Heritage Night with SF Hep B Free and watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies. SF Hep B Free will share information about Hepatitis B and free stickers at their booth. In addition to the game, attendees will have the opportunity to experience cultural performances and Chinese music. A portion of the night’s ticket proceeds will go to support SF Hep B Free.

Chinese Heritage Night with the SF Giants will be held May 28, 2024. Buy tickets here.

Just Equations

As reliance on technology and algorithms grows across every industry, equitable math opportunities in high school and higher education are more critical than ever for a thriving democracy. Just Equations‘ executive director Pamela Burdman’s blog Today’s Math Opportunities Determine Our Society’s Future explores the link between math, access, equity, and society. The blog is highlighted by conversations with Maya Wiley, Andre Perry, and Yeshimabeit Milner from Just Equations’ recent conference, The Mathematics of Opportunity: Closing the Divide.

Read the blog here.

El/La Para TransLatinas

Congratulations to El/La Para TransLatinas! They have been invited to join Latino Community Foundation’s 4th Nonprofit Accelerator Cohort! El/La are honored to have been chosen alongside 6 other Latinx-led organizations for this year-long program that offers world-class coaching and hands-on technical support to support the cohort in goals such as securing new funding; creating new websites and fundraising collateral; and gaining access to communications coaching and philanthropic mentors.

Learn more in El/La’s latest newsletter.

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