SVS exec at State of Union
Marie Bernard, govt director of Sunnyvale Community Companies, was a digital guest at President Joe Biden’s March 1 Point out of the Union Deal with. Bernard was invited by Rep. Ro Khanna to celebrate the function she is doing to end homelessness and hunger in his District 17.
“Marie has been a relentless advocate for our community group and improved the good quality of everyday living for plenty of men and women and family members struggling with homelessness,” Khanna claimed in a assertion.
Sunnyvale Local community Products and services helps more than 10,000 customers each 12 months with primary needs, including rental guidance, wholesome food items, situation administration expert services and referrals to added benefits.
“The group goes previously mentioned and over and above for everyone it serves, supplying low-revenue families with college materials as nicely as food items and reward cards throughout the holiday season,” added Khanna, who not too long ago frequented the nonprofit’s new Kern Avenue facility. “They actually are a hub for basic safety web products and services in Silicon Valley.”
Title IX webinar
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX’s adoption, the Santa Clara County American Affiliation of College Gals (AAUW) is hosting a March 19 webinar about its evolution over the a long time and how it affects other places other than university athletics. Title IX was supposed to handle sexual intercourse-centered discrimination in instruction, together with equivalent entry to financial assistance and STEM-based applications.
Panelists for the webinar include Danielle Slaton, Olympic medalist and Earthquake television analyst, and Dr. Akhila Carter-Francique, SJSU associate professor of African-American Scientific tests and executive director of the Institute for the Review of Sporting activities, Modern society and Social Change.
The webinar is set for midday-1 p.m. Register at Eventbrite.com under “Title IX 50th anniversary celebration.”
