CSA is proud to celebrate Executive Director Tom Myers 25th Anniversary in that role. His dedication and leadership have significantly impacted the lives of thousands in the Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills communities. As a young man, Myers served in the Peace Corps in West Africa and helped the LGBTQ+ community…
DetailsEach August, we mark Make-A-Will month by inviting all our supporters to preserve the local safety net for generations to come at no cost today by naming CSA in their Estate Plan. Previous gifts have provided critical reserves for Senior Services and Homeless Services during challenging times. We recently welcomed our newest member, Karen…
DetailsFollowing the June 28, 2024 Supreme Court decision in City of Grants Pass, Oregon vs Johnson upholding the ban against sleeping in public places, Governor Newsom on July 25, 2024 ordered state officials to begin dismantling homeless encampments and encouraged local authorities to do the same. In the wake of these policies, CSA is…
DetailsBy Ronit Bryant, Former CSA Board Member, Former Mayor of Mountain View On Sunday, April 28, I spent the afternoon at Empty Bowls, CSA’s annual fundraiser for its Homeless Services Program. Homelessness is a continuing and painful crisis in our society, and a critical issue for all of us in the community to help solve.…
DetailsWe are pleased to welcome our Young Professionals’ (YP) 2024 co-chairs Rajasi Joshi and Nikki Mena. These two are dedicated to YP’s mission of supporting and fundraising for CSA, and building meaningful connections with local young professionals with a heart for service. Rajasi Joshi has extensive experience in volunteering for community organizations and has honed…
DetailsBy Lynette Gillson, PhD. Partnerships, Work Based Learning, and AVID PEAK Coordinator Mountain View Los Altos HSD Community Services Agency (CSA) has been a consistent and unwavering source of support for our Mountain View Los Altos AVID program since the idea for the partnership sparked three years ago. The AVID program serves historically underrepresented students,…
DetailsWhile supporting families through their toughest times, CSA often encounters stories that highlight the resilience and strength of those facing adversity. This story exemplifies CSA’s commitment to not just providing necessities but also fostering moments of joy. A woman, seeking refuge from a domestic violence situation, approached CSA with her children. Recognizing the urgency of…
DetailsAuthor: Hannah Alpert, Young Professionals On Sunday, October 15, CSA’s Young Professional group hosted the 5th annual Empty Glasses wine tasting fundraiser at the picturesque Portola Winery. We got lucky with an afternoon of perfect weather! Here’s a recap of the event, by the numbers: 4: number of delicious wines we tasted – 1 white…
DetailsDear Friends, Fall is the season during which Community Services Agency both measures impact achieved over the past year as the safety net for Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills and looks to the community for continued support for the year to come. Thanks to your generosity, we have prevented nearly 4,300 individuals…
DetailsAs the holiday season approaches, CSA is gearing up for our annual Holiday Sharing Program. This event will take place Friday, December 8th from 10am-7pm, during which we distribute gift cards to our most vulnerable community members. Clients have told us over the years that what they need most is financial resources, and this distribution…
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