How We Support Our Communities

Mark and Priscilla support the communities where they live and work by partnering with local nonprofits, supporting local solutions, and addressing emerging needs to help these communities thrive.

Three people standing together smiling in front of vegetable and fruit boxes used to prepare meals for their community.

Kitchen staff and volunteers at Samaritan House, a Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund grantee, prepare 3,000 meals for community members each month.

Kitchen staff and volunteers at Samaritan House, a Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund grantee, prepare 3,000 meals for community members each month.

California

We’re partnering with local nonprofits to help build thriving communities, rooted in the belief that strong partnerships and shared spaces are essential for connection and opportunity.

The Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund invests in organizations working to expand opportunity and strengthen communities in San Mateo County. The Chan Zuckerberg Community Space offers a free venue where nonprofits can host events, meetings, and community gatherings. Together, these efforts support local organizations, foster collaboration, and help build a stronger community ecosystem.

Alongside this work, we also invest in strengthening safety net services — from food and housing to emergency assistance — while advancing long-term housing affordability through ongoing investments across the Bay Area.

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Members of the WeHope team, a Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund grantee meet with the Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund team.

Members of the WeHope team, a Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund grantee meet with the Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund team.

Community Fund

The Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations that are helping build a thriving San Mateo County, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper. Since 2017, the Community Fund has invested $34 million in over 200 local nonprofits providing essential safety-net services such as food, housing, and emergency assistance.

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Dancers with the Pacific Islander Community Partnership perform a traditional dance in the Community Space

Dancers with the Pacific Islander Community Partnership perform a traditional dance in the Community Space

Community Space

The Chan Zuckerberg Community Space in Redwood City is a free venue for nonprofits, community organizations, and local partners serving San Mateo County. Since opening in 2022, the Community Space has hosted hundreds of events — from workshops and trainings, to cultural celebrations and community forums — saving organizations valuable resources while fostering connection and collaboration. More than just a venue, the Community Space is a hub where relationships are built, ideas are shared, and opportunities are created to help our community thrive.

Four people walk through the forest on the island of Kaua’i carrying tools to help protect native forest birds.

The Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund supported the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project this year to help protect Kaua‘i’s native forest birds.

The Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund supported the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project this year to help protect Kaua‘i’s native forest birds.

Hawai‘i

The Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports local nonprofits doing impactful work. Since 2016, Priscilla and Mark have supported dozens of Hawai‘i nonprofit organizations, driven by ongoing conversations with Kaua‘i residents, leaders, and service providers for both immediate needs and long-term support.

News & Stories

Interested in learning more about our community work? Get the latest information from the links below.

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10-Year Anniversary

Celebrating 10 Years of Big Bets and Big Breakthroughs

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Community

CZI Community Space to Serve Bay Area Nonprofits

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Housing Affordability

How LROC Preserves Affordable Housing

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2024 Look Back

How AI Shaped a Year of Impact at CZI

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Community

Holiday Night Market Supports Local Entrepreneurs

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Community & Housing Affordability

Begins With Home

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Community

Building a Thriving San Mateo County

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Community

Uplifting AANHPI Voices in CZI's Community Space

Explore Photo Story

Housing Affordability

7 Ways To Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis

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Community

Helping San Mateo County Nonprofits Thrive

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Community

Investing in Innovative Housing Finance Solutions

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Community

Exploring the Power of Philanthropy in Equitable Housing

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Community

Celebrating the Work of Local Artists

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Community

Growing the CZI Community Space

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2023 Look Back

7 Memorable Moments & Learnings From Across Our Work

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Community & Housing Affordability

Lessons for the Narrative Curious

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Science, Education, Community

Meet 8 Change-Makers From Across CZI's Work

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Science, Education, Community

Voices of Change: Stories of Impact

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Community

Supporting San Mateo County Nonprofits

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Community

Building Change in the Bay Area

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Community

Saying Yes To Affordable Housing

Life at CZI

Community Manager Rosa Cabrera on 'Supporting People's Hustle'

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Community

How We’re Uplifting Community-Rooted Businesses

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Ventures

Vivian Wu Reflects on the Power of Impact Investing

Community

Funding Opportunity for San Mateo County Organizations

Community Space Artists

Community

Celebrating the Work of Local Artists

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Life at CZI

Meet CZI’s Head of Community

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