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County supports student initiatives at Mountain View Los Altos High School District
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal by County Supervisor Joe Simitian to provide funding to the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. The grant is for a student leadership academy and student-run clothing closet at Alta Vista High School in Mountain View.
Supervisors honor 50 years of service by West Valley Community Services
West Valley Community Services continues its mission to address food insecurity and homelessness in the community. A recent grant from Santa Clara County will help West Valley Community Services improve distribution efficiencies of the Park-It Market program.
County Supervisors support public safety and ‘community building’ with Loma Prieta community center project
To enhance emergency services and community resources in the Loma Prieta area – particularly in the event of an earthquake, wildfire or a PG&E power outage, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 1:2 County matching grant proposed by County Supervisor Joe Simitian to support the restoration of the Loma Prieta Community Center on its North Campus to replace a prior community center on its South Campus which was destroyed by fire in 2015.
October 2024, Newsletter
Read about the opening of Heartwood Apartments, creating opportunity for young adults, adults and families; 'community building' in Loma Prieta, and the creation of a market hub that will allow West Valley Community Services to improve their Park-It market food distribution. 2022 Joe History, resources for the public and clinicians on ME/CFS and more are also included.
County Supervisors recognize Hidden Villa as it celebrates 100 years
As Hidden Villa celebrates its centennial this year, Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and his Board colleagues recognized Hidden Villa for its 100 years of promoting sustainability and health.
County Supervisors support free music and art classes for underserved K-6 students
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal by County Supervisor Joe Simitian to expand the availability of art and music programs in District Five schools. The funding allows the Community School of Music and Arts to provide art and music education classes to nearly 3,700 underserved students in grades K-6.
September 2024, Newsletter
Sign up for the Veteran Stand Down or Beyond the Books, listen or watch the special Health & Hospital Committee meeting on ME/CFS, and learn about Joe's work on the Board of Supervisors in 2021. Read Joe's op-ed about women's health and ways to support, the County's grant to support art and music education, and the impact of Compassion Week 2024.
Celebrate Compassion Week – September 21-29
Through volunteer opportunities, participants can make a difference in our community and expand understanding of local needs.
Together we make a difference: Compassion Week 2024
Compassion Week provides more awareness and understanding of the needs around us, and is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to engage in acts of service — while forging connections and spreading kindness.
August 2024, Newsletter
Read Joe's op-ed on youth mental health, learn about support for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and Hakone Gardens, as well as ways you can engage and participate at community events for allcove Palo Alto, a special Health & Hospital Committee meeting on ME/CFS and Sidewalk Office Hours at local farmers' markets. 2020 was quite a year so there is a lot of Joe History instead of a little.
