Concert for UNICEF at St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 5:30 pm Requiem in memory of all the Innocents lost in conflict zones… Seating is limited (300).   Suggested donations for students: $25  Checks at the door should be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, memo UNICEF. Tickets/donations may also be made through PayPal on the the website, here. Additional information about the composer and about Requiem may be found here. BACKGROUND: 2024 has been one of the most tragic years for children in recent times. Many individuals in our community have been emotionally impacted by the graphic images of children who have tragically lost their lives in various conflict zones, especially in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and in…

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2024 Accomplishments and Activities

Livable Sunnyvale 2024 Accomplishments and Activities: Livable Sunnyvale 2024 Recognition Named Non-Profit of the year by the Sunnyvale Chamber Of Commerce.  Grant Awardee Recipient of a Santa Clara County 2024 URJGENT Grant.  The monies from this grant will be used to support Wordly AI Translation and Capture Software to provide real time translation during meetings. Advocated For: Additional retail throughout Sunnyvale.  A new housing development on Wolfe and Fremont. City-wide Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Program. After Many Years of Advocacy, Council Approved:   Designated safe parking sites. Inclement Weather Hotel Pilot Program Volunteer Events Sunnyvale Community Services food distribution. Sunnyvale Community Services Christmas toy distribution. Events Co-hosted a social in downtown Sunnyvale with…

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Livable Sunnyvale General Meeting: Jan. 15th (new date)

Our January Meeting will be Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm (one week later than usual) When: Wednesday, January 15th, 6:30 pmWhere: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale or on Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87531575775?pwd=9SAwdxAieBVsyGJTRMicwved4vXQ0B.1 Agenda: Update on Greenbelt Alliance's latest initiatives from Victorina Arvelo, South Bay Resilience Manager. Victorina grew up in Venezuela, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for nature and an affinity for the life sciences, which led her to pursue higher education in the United States. She holds a BS in Marine Biology and an MS in Environmental Science from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Greenbelt Alliance is a long-time supporter of Livable Sunnyvale. We will also hear from…

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PIT Count Volunteer Recruitment

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting volunteers for our 2025 Point in Time Count.  The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a critical survey effort to count all Santa Clara County neighbors experiencing homelessness. This is essential to better understand the experiences of unhoused people in our community, secure federal funding, and inform our local strategies to end homelessness. This year, PIT Count volunteers will be able to support the Count in a number of ways including: Managing volunteer sign in day of the Count Writing donation letters/collecting donations prior to the Count* Surveying unhoused individuals on the day of the Count Supporting us with volunteer recruitment Joining the Sunnyvale PIT planning committee…

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Meeting October 9th: Candidate Forum:Fremont Union High School District – Trustee Areas 2 and 5

Livable Sunnyvale is proud to host a candidate forum for Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) - Trustee Areas 2 and 5.When: Wednesday, October 9th, 6:30 pmWhere: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale or on Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-morjorGdTQ9D82o3yBbIV5FNebB-zwThis is the first election for FUHSD since they moved to election by trustee areas. Only two trustee areas are up for election this November.Our forums focus on issues related to Affordable Housing, Transportation, Sustainability and Equity. Join us in-person at Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-morjorGdTQ9D82o3yBbIV5FNebB-zw   Confirmed candidates participating: Pat Carpio (Trustee Area #2)Danny Choi (Trustee Area #5)

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Livable Sunnyvale City Council Candidate Forum

Livable Sunnyvale is proud to host a candidate forum for Sunnyvale City Council Districts 2 and 6. Our forums focus on issues related to Affordable Housing, Transportation, Sustainability and Equity. When: Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale, CA or on Zoom. Click here to register for the Zoom meeting After our forum we will have a short business meeting to vote on State Prop 5 and local Measure Y.Here is a link to the voter guide. https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/list-local-measures-0https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/5/

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Yes on Measure E Kickoff Meeting!

Measure E is the bond measure for a new Sunnyvale Main Library on the November ballot. When: Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 pmJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88427740821?pwd=xo6AZEWyfwcmaDFOtaqL8IQPLd6X7x.1Meeting ID: 884 2774 0821Passcode: 986360 Thursday at 7 pm is our official kickoff for the Yes on Measure E campaign! We will discuss why we need a new library and how you can support this important ballot measure.We now have yard signs and smaller 8.5 x 11 inch signs to put in your window.We will be tabling at the Sunnyvale Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and at the Sunnyvale Library.To get a sign, contact mjserrone@gmail.com or stop by the Farmers Market Saturday mornings and pick up a sign.For…

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