Live The Mission
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative encourages all employees to “live the mission” through a dedication to service both inside and outside of CZI. Our Life of Service Gift empowers employees who reach key anniversaries with funding to support non-profits they choose directly. These personal stories capture the spirit of service that drives our work at CZI.
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My own independent actions reflect my long-standing passion for the environment and my new understanding of the social systems in my community that need reform.
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I am honored to donate my Life of Service award to the National Brain Tumor Society in memory of my mother. Her strength remains my greatest inspiration, and I hope this contribution helps advance the critical research and resources needed to improve patient outcomes.
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When I was looking for organizations where I can share my Life of Service funds, I was looking for local emergency shelters. I want to support these brave survivors on their journey towards healing so they can start their new life.
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I am eternally grateful for the work of the PCDF to support the patient community, elevate the patient voice, and tirelessly drive forward research in this rare disease, bringing hope of a cure to all those affected and those that love them.
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Fresh Artists empowers teachers to change the lives of their students, and brings visibility to the importance of arts education and expression for young people at a formative time in their lives.
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I donated to education programs after learning our school district lacked field trip buses. My gift funds three trips this year, giving students access to museums, nature centers and destinations previously out of reach. These are experiences they'll remember for years to come.
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I give to the People's Fundraiser because they harness the power of individuals to have collective impact. They embody the power of collective responsibility to each other and our communities and I love being able to support families through the holidays.
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I donated to three causes close to my heart: the American Cancer Society, supporting holistic care for all those affected by cancer; the Lupus Foundation of America, inspired by a loved one affected by Lupus; and the Kauai Humane Society, caring for island animals.
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Recognizing the crucial role of early childhood development in shaping a child's future well-being, I'm deeply invested in supporting families in need during this pivotal stage of their children's lives.
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I love supporting these students because I was once one of them, and feel it's important to help these students showcase their brilliance and resilience.
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I chose Upward Scholars because I believe in their mission to reduce economic barriers and help adult immigrant students achieve economic mobility through education and career support.
These gifts reflect where my heart is: with those whose lives have been shattered by the war in Ukraine, and with neighbors facing hardship close to home. These organizations are doing the quiet, essential work of helping people rebuild their lives.
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I am grateful to support three important causes based in my birthplace of Oakland, California that are working to address youth leadership development, mental health services for black women and the broken incarceration system.
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One in five families in my county faces food insecurity. Solving this basic need is the first step toward tackling many other challenges. I'm grateful to serve on the Board of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano to help make a difference in our community.
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I’m supporting two causes close to my heart. After my nephew’s diagnosis, I wanted funds to go to the Sam Day Foundation to support vital childhood cancer research. I’m also honoring the legacy of Eliza Grover, through her memorial fund to keep her service-driven legacy alive.
I believe in the power of science to educate, empower, and uplift communities when there is trusted and equal access to process and products of scientific research.
The Mission District was a very important part of my life. I grew up surrounded by the richness and beauty of my Latino-Chicano culture, went to elementary and middle school there, and later worked in the community through my college years and beyond. As someone who worked and went to school in the Mission, I am not only touched by the efforts being made by Carnaval SF and the Latino Task Force but extremely proud and inspired by the continual leadership, dedication, and commitment of the community organizers, who consistently show up and engage the community to preserve our culture, language, traditions, and provide culturally competent services.
Education matters deeply to me and my career was shaped by strong school and scholarships, so I directed funds to institutions I attended. I also supported food aid organizations, since childhood hunger harms learning, and the Chicago Fair Trade Museum to uplift small producers.
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I support Black Girls Code's mission to nurture the next generation of technologists and increase the number of women of color in this exciting and fulfilling professional family.
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I want to ensure that the community that enabled me to thrive can continue to do so for families in need today.
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Merciful Hearts, a home of compassion and love, is a home for the dying, destitute, poor, and abandoned of society. The founder gave up her teaching career to establish this home. This makes me believe in our statement; A Future for Everyone.
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Explora is an interactive science center in Albuquerque, New Mexico that values learning, community, flexibility and people for creating racial equity in STEAM, echoing what we hold valuable at CZI. Volunteering at Explora started me on a path that led me eventually to CZI.
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I believe that all science will be better science with continued expansion of representation and diversity within the field and think that inspiring girls at a young age, through the programming offered by Techbridge Girls, is a step in the right direction!
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As a Recruiting Manager and proud Latina at CZI, I have dedicated myself to championing and advocating for the recruitment of first generation, underrepresented and diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds and lived experience.
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I selected organizations that contributed to health services because having access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It is my desire to ensure that these organizations continue to provide vital resources to individuals in need.
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I donated to the SF-Marin and Alameda County Food Banks. Food security is close to my heart; 1 in 8 Americans and 1 in 5 kids rely on SNAP. With federal benefits at risk, I’m proud to support groups helping families access food.
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I chose an organization supporting youth in South Bay San Diego through athletics because I believe extracurriculars can be a powerful outlet and a path to confidence, community, and opportunity.
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I chose to support Phoenix Bioinformatics, a local non-profit, because of its dedication to scientific data stewardship.
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I’ve supported the LA fire recovery effort and a no-kill animal shelter. These decisions were not made lightly — we’ve been deeply moved by those affected by the fires and by the animals in need after adopting two cats from a local shelter.
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Supporting public education has been a huge part of my life since my daughter started kindergarten in 2008. I followed her through elementary, middle, and high school, volunteering all along the way; she's in her second year of college now and I've made a full-circle return to her elementary school, where I am volunteering again.
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Given the immediate pandemic and the issues surrounding it, we have focused our giving and our time toward helping people get through the pandemic as best as they can.
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Everyone should have access to basic needs such as food and shelter, Community Action Napa Valley stays true to its mission by providing basic needs along with other programs to support people.
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GRIP works with people serving life sentences in California to support healing, accountability and transformation. As a volunteer, I have been transformed by the program and watching the impact on others. It's the kind of restorative justice and healing we need in this country.
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I am dedicated to uplifting our LGBTQ voices, celebrating our culture, and supporting our rights.
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With Love Oregon and Living Water International support vulnerable communities, foster children and people without clean water. Living Water serves millions globally, while With Love supports foster families in Portland with deeply personal, humanizing care.
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The HER Foundation is an incredible resource; they provide valuable resources to those suffering with this condition that aren't available anywhere else.
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I chose this organization to help support immigrants/refugees who need immigration legal assistance, education and civic engagement opportunities.
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Year Up helps close the opportunity divide — I was fortunate to work with them and cross that divide. Giving back to the organization that helped me get here is my way of supporting others starting out; I believe in their mission and the good work they do.
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I chose two organizations due to their impact on my family. Through Nine Lives' care and love for animals we added two members of our family, Kuro & Taro. Fred Hutch provided my partner's father with medical care as he battled cancer, and drives research to help him and others.
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My parents taught me from a young age that we reap what we sow, and I've used that as a guiding principle throughout my life to give back to my community.
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The two organizations I selected to support, PanCan and TGen, were directly related to honoring my mother’s memory after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer and giving hope to helping cure or manage that disease in the future.
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I’m donating my Life of Service gift to the Peninsula Humane Society as their work rescuing animals and rehoming pets brightens our community.
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Disability Rights Advocates leverages litigation as a tool to advance urgent, overdue progress for communities, so everyone can access healthcare services, use public transportation, vote, and so much more. I am so grateful for the chance to support their essential work!
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I'm giving back to the California-Mexico Studies program that enabled Dreamers to study abroad, adjust their legal status through marriage, and reconnect with their birthplace, family, and culture. This program can be a model for other colleges and universities.
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I believe it's important to continue advocating for policies and initiatives that promote equality, fair opportunities, and access to healthcare for everyone.
...a student should not be limited in achieving their educational aspirations.
I chose these organizations because they help people reach a positive future through job training and help disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty.
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My husband and I are passionate animal lovers — especially when it comes to dogs. When we discovered Muttville, we were immediately drawn to their incredible mission of rescuing senior dogs from euthanasia and giving them the second chance at life they so deeply deserve.
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As a volunteer with Isaiah's Rock, I have witnessed their transformative work to serve those who need it most. I also donated to The Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries for their dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating girls forced into sex trafficking in the Philippines.
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Christamore House provides educational services to children in my hometown and helps them feel supported by their community. My mother in law supported this organization, and after she passed this year, I wanted to honor her by giving to a cause close to our family’s heart.
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I’m supporting World Central Kitchen because they show up when it matters most — bringing not just meals, but dignity and hope to communities in crisis. Their work is a powerful reminder that food can be an act of care.
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As a Boston native, the Aquarium has been an integral part of my life since childhood and I wanted to give back to the organization that gave so much to me.
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Housing is a fundamental human right and in working with Habitat for Humanity over the past 10 years, I've been so fortunate to witness firsthand the transformative impact that support from Habitat can have on families, communities, and the volunteers themselves.
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I chose these organizations due to their dedication to making a lasting impact in the lives of children who lack basic resources. Their focus on providing essential healthcare, education, and a safe environment for underprivileged and orphaned kids aligns deeply with my values.
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Too often, LGBTQ+ youth are forced into attempts to change their sexual orientation through harmful and completely unscientific practices. Born Perfect is working to dismantle the conversion therapy industry through policy and public education across the country.
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SELAH provides direct services to Angelenos experiencing homelessness and pushes for housing policy. Using the CZI volunteer hours, I hand out clothing and hot meals to my unhoused neighbors. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support my neighbors weekly and in the long term.
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I focused on organizations making a positive impact on K-8 students - the HEAL Project providing an educational farm-based curriculum to supplement classroom learning, and the Kennedy Middle School PTO providing enrichment activities which have limited support from the district.
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I split my gift between the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the ACLU of Idaho. The EFF defends privacy and free expression online, while the ACLU protects constitutional rights in our communities. Together, these organizations are advocating for our rights—online and off.
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I'm so excited to support the Refugee Community Partnership, a nonprofit made up of community members, staff, and volunteers that prioritizes language justice and collective care to help resettled families access vital resources and find belonging in their new home.
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Gifting amounts updated as of December 31, 2025
*TOTAL AMOUNTS INCLUDE CORPORATE MATCHING AND GIFT FUNDING
LIFE OF SERVICE GIFTS ARE PERSONAL DONATIONS MADE BY CZI EMPLOYEES IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF OR GRANT TO THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION BY CZI.
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