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Housing Affordability
Fast Company: Lessons from the Pandemic Eviction Crisis Can Help Us Remake the Housing System
We can implement policies to prevent evictions, which is vastly more cost-effective than helping people after they have lost their home.
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $7 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting San Mateo... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $7 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting San Mateo County Communities
CZI will commit $7 million in grants to 75 organizations working in San Mateo County through the fifth annual Community Fund.
Community
Local Organizations Expand Access to Mental Health and Wellness Services Across San Mateo County i... Local Organizations Expand Access to Mental Health and Wellness Services Across San Mateo County in Response to Pandemic
CZI is committing $400,000 to support seven San Mateo County local mental health organizations as they continue their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community
Keys to Equity Launches in Oakland to Support Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units
Keys to Equity, a new program in Oakland, streamlines the process for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding Opportunity for San Mateo County Organizations
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the opening of the 2022 CZI Community Fund, an annual funding...
Community
San Mateo County Organizations Address Learning Loss and Social Emotional Impacts of the Pandemic... San Mateo County Organizations Address Learning Loss and Social Emotional Impacts of the Pandemic Through Summe...
Community organizations and institutions are adapting and expanding summer programs for San Mateo County students following...
Housing Affordability
Local Rental Owners Collaborative Launches in South Los Angeles to Preserve Housing and Preve... Local Rental Owners Collaborative Launches in South Los Angeles to Preserve Housing and Prevent Tenant Displacement
Today, the Los Angeles Local Rental Owners Collaborative (LROC) launched in South Los Angeles to support local, independent...
Community
COVID-19 Response Roles Provide Dedicated Health and Safety Guidance and Support to Local School... COVID-19 Response Roles Provide Dedicated Health and Safety Guidance and Support to Local School Districts
Three San Mateo County schools districts have established new COVID-19 response positions to manage district COVID-19 health...
Community
CZI Commits $1 Million to Support Local Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19
As restaurants across the country and Bay Area face unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, the Chan Zuckerberg...
Community
CZI Joins Other Funders to Support Launch of $100 Million California Black Freedom Fund
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joined with philanthropic organizations and funders to announce the launch of the California...
Community
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with 2020 Annual Letter
Today, we’re celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) with the release of CZI’s 2020...
Community
Communities Vote on State and Local Ballot Measures
This election cycle, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative stood alongside diverse coalitions of advocates, community and business...
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $3 Million in Response to California Wildfires
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced $3 million in grants in response to the destructive wildfires impacting...
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $4 Million in Grants for Organizations Serving Belle Have... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $4 Million in Grants for Organizations Serving Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North...
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced $4 million in grants to Bay Area organizations working to build equity,...
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Joins COVID-19 “Together Toward Health” Initiative to Suppo... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Joins COVID-19 “Together Toward Health” Initiative to Support Communities in California
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has joined 12 other major philanthropic foundations to help launch Together Toward...
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Additional Grants to Support Bay Area Communities Impacted by... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Additional Grants to Support Bay Area Communities Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced $1.3 million in grants to Bay Area programs and...
COVID-19
NABJ-NAHJ to Spotlight Changemakers in Criminal Justice Reform During 2020 W.E.B. Du Bois Plenary
Today, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced details of the historic W.E.B. Du Bois plenary session,...
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Engages on Key California Ballot Measures
Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), announced additional funding for two 2020 California ballot measure committees....
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding Opportunity for Organizations Supporting Belle Have... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding Opportunity for Organizations Supporting Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North...
REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the opening of the 2021 CZI Community Fund, a...