A Silicon Valley philanthropist has made the largest-ever donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund and the Almanac Holiday Fund: $350,000, shared by the two charitable programs.
A Silicon Valley philanthropist has made the largest-ever donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund and the Almanac Holiday Fund: $350,000, shared by the two charitable programs.
Gift helps set all-time record for annual grant program
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The Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor, setting a new record for the annual grant program that benefits needy families, children and individuals on the Midpeninsula. This gift, along with hundreds of other donations large and small, reflects the community s desire to help the people among us in the greatest need during an extraordinary time, Palo Alto Weekly Publisher Bill Johnson said this week.
The Holiday Fund is a 28-year-old tradition dedicated to aiding local nonprofits in serving the community. Since its inception, the program has raised and distributed more than $7.6 million.
Donation marks 10th year in a row of support for local families, children in need
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Marking their 10th year in a row of support of the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, a Palo Alto family has made a $100,000 donation to assist local nonprofits that serve children, families and individuals in need.
The family, who wishes to remain anonymous, has now gifted $1 million to the Holiday Fund since 2011. The donation is a matching grant, intended to inspire and double the contributions of other donors.
In a statement accompanying the donation, the family stressed their desire to support local causes.