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OCCUR, SF Foundation Offer Proposal Writing Workshops for Small Nonprofits

The San Francisco Foundation (SFF) and OCCUR are bringing back workshops to help small nonprofits, especially those run by faith-based groups, to raise money to support their work. Under SFF’s program called A Model Built on Faith (AMBOF), 2023’s Impact Series of workshops is about making a significant community impact.

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Carmen Bogan is the CEO of the Bogan Group, LLC.
Carmen Bogan is the CEO of the Bogan Group, LLC.

By Carmen Bogan, MBA

The San Francisco Foundation (SFF) and OCCUR are bringing back workshops to help small nonprofits, especially those run by faith-based groups, to raise money to support their work.

Under SFF’s program called A Model Built on Faith (AMBOF), 2023’s Impact Series of workshops is about making a significant community impact.

The first one, held via Zoom on Feb. 23, is titled “Getting Funded Part 1: Elements of Successful Proposal Writing from Start to Finish.”

“Two of the biggest challenges facing faith and nonprofit leaders continue to be raising funds to support their work and finding skilled grant writers who can bring in the needed financial resources,” says Carmen Bogan, MBA, CEO, the Bogan Group, LLC.

“Foundation grants are just one part of the funding portfolio puzzle. An individual with solid, basic grant writing skills can successfully approach all types of funders from foundations and corporations to individual donors. This capacity-building training is designed to help faiths and nonprofit leaders build those critical skills,” Bogan said.

Clearly, accomplishing that will require financial and other resources. Grantors want to partner with impactful organizations that can present the most compelling case for funding.

This popular, free, interactive training is designed to teach powerful proposal-writing techniques to individuals with little or no prior experience or those needing to polish their skills. Participants will learn:

  • Why funders fund
  • Understanding the array of grant makers
  • How program design, needs assessment, and evaluation connect to fundability
  • How to craft your organization’s master proposal
  • Tips for getting funders to yes — by reviewing your own proposal from the grantors’ perspective
  • Why funding research is essential to identifying likely funding partners

This training is recommended for individuals new to writing proposals, as well as those who want to polish their grant writing skills. We hope to see you there!

Date: Feb. 23, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. PST
Location: Virtual training, Zoom Meeting ID: 861 4945 3331
To Register for the event, visit: AModelBuiltOnFaith.org

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women SF ‘Hats and Gloves’ Tea Returns

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The annual fundraiser gave guests an afternoon of sipping tea, sampling desserts and appetizers while exchanging stories, and sharing a special bond with other Black women in the community.

By Carla Thomas

Glamorous hats, St. John suits, Ferragamo shoes, and more glitzy fashion adorned some of the most powerful women in the San Francisco Bay Area at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea.

Themed “Bridging the Generations,” the event was held in the Venetian Room of the Nob Hill Fairmont Hotel on Saturday, March 11, where more than 400 women celebrated the beauty, strength and resilience of Black women.

Frances Cohen, president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF chapter at the Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Frances Cohen, president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF chapter at the Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

The annual fundraiser gave guests an afternoon of sipping tea, sampling desserts and appetizers while exchanging stories, and sharing a special bond with other Black women in the community.

Guests also took pictures, participated in both silent and live auctions with proceeds benefitting the NCBW-SF’s educational, financial and civic programs. Due to the pandemic, the in-person tea event had been postponed for three years.

Ida Hurst is pretty in pink at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Ida Hurst is pretty in pink at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

A passion-filled keynote speech by educator and community advocate Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, founder of the Hunnicutt Foundation, encouraged established women to assist other women on their career, educational and political journeys.

“Were it not for the Honorable Doris Ward, I would not have had the numerous opportunities I’ve had,” Hunnicutt said. “Exercise your gifts, they will carry you far.”

Hunnicutt is also the author of the “Straight Talk,” book series to empower young Black men and women. Well known as an education change agent, she serves as dean for San Francisco City College’s Southeast campus in the Bay View district of the city.

During her speech, Hunnicutt humbly gave thanks to NCBW SF president Sharon Lee and shared the accomplishments of comrades and colleagues throughout the room. She also paid homage to her own mother for providing a solid foundation in life and for being a straight-forward parent.

Guests (l-r) Mary Cole, Barbara Henry and Mary Dixon show off their outfits at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea, “Bridging the Generations.”  Photo by Carla Thomas.

Guests (l-r) Mary Cole, Barbara Henry and Mary Dixon show off their outfits at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea, “Bridging the Generations.” Photo by Carla Thomas.

Honorees of excellence included Wanda M. Holland Green of The Hamlin School who was presented with the Education Award. Joi Jackson Morgan of Third Street Youth Center and Clinic received the Trailblazer Award, and the Community Service Award was presented to Shakirah Simley of the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center.

Ingrid Merriwether of Merriwether & Williams Insurance received the Entrepreneur Award and Aline Armstrong of the San Francisco Department of Public Health received the Health Award.

Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt praised her mother and Doris Ward in her keynote address for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt praised her mother and Doris Ward in her keynote address for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo by Carla Thomas.

The Art Award was presented to visual artist, Karen Seneferu, founder of “The Black Woman is GOD” exhibit and the Advocacy Award was presented to Healing 4 Our Families & Our Nation founder, Mattie Scott. The Golden Girl Award was presented to Cathy Davis of the Bay View Senior Services Agency and the Golden State Warriors received the Corporate Award.

NCBW SF President, Sharon Lee said, “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to have our Tea in person and honor eight individuals and one corporation who have demonstrated their commitment to supporting our community.”

Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, CEO of the Hunnicutt Foundation keynotes the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo courtesy NCBW SF.

Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, CEO of the Hunnicutt Foundation keynotes the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) SF Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea. Photo courtesy NCBW SF.

Health Committee Chair Carletta Jackson Lane said, “The thing I love most about our Tea is that it allows Black women to come together in one place to enjoy each other and celebrate each other as we raise funds for our community programming.”

Former president of the organization Maxine Hickman of Hickman Homes said, “our Tea gives us an opportunity to celebrate the best of us by awarding our honorees and raising funds for our year-round programming in education, health, economic empowerment, and public policy.”

The events program booklet featured an ad for the Doris Ward Workforce Job Training Program offering women ages 18-59 a paid leadership development skills course. For more information visit: ncbw-sf.org.

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Menlo Park Residents Fear Loss of Onetta Harris’ Legacy in Facebook Offer to Overhaul Community Center

The legacy of a renowned Belle Haven organizer and advocate is under threat as the City of Menlo Park prepares to review suggestions for names of a new community center to replace the one named for Onetta Harris in 1983. A beloved community worker in the Belle Haven district of Menlo Park, Harris passed away in 1982.

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Front of the Onetta Harris Center in Menlo Park. Photo by Ken Harris
Front of the Onetta Harris Center in Menlo Park. Photo by Ken Harris

By Tanya Dennis

The legacy of a renowned Belle Haven organizer and advocate is under threat as the City of Menlo Park prepares to review suggestions for names of a new community center to replace the one named for Onetta Harris in 1983.

A beloved community worker in the Belle Haven district of Menlo Park, Harris passed away in 1982.

A member of the Belle Haven Advisory Board, Harris had also chaired the Neighborhood Housing Service, a housing rehabilitation agency, co-founded and served on the Charles Drew Medical Center with her husband, Israel Harris, and was an assistant to the principal at Belle Haven Elementary School.

She helped with voter registration and distributed food baskets during the holidays. On a personal level, Harris saved the lives of numerous Belle Haven youth with wise council and support, taking many into her home to live with her.

After receiving a petition from local residents, the Menlo Park City Council voted unanimously to name their community center the Onetta Harris Community Center in 1983.

Onetta Harris. Courtesy of Ken Harris.

Onetta Harris. Courtesy of Ken Harris.

In 2019, Facebook entered into a joint agreement with the City of Menlo Park to redevelop the property that housed the Onetta Harris Community Center, promising to fully fund a new “state-of-the-art” community center with a library, senior center, youth center, gym, and multipurpose room.

At the time, Menlo Park Mayor Ray Mueller lauded the tech company’s proposal.

“Facebook’s proposal, to wholly fund the building of a new state of the art community center and library in Belle Haven, represents a significant and impactful investment in the quality of life of Menlo Park residents, and significantly District 1 residents,” he said. “It would be insincere for me to pretend it isn’t the type of project that fosters appreciable trust from the community in Facebook’s long-term commitment to its neighbors and the City of Menlo Park.”

At the 2020 Council meeting attendees said, “The project is great, just don’t change the name.” Facebook replied that they “had no interest in changing the name.”

But the initial agreement with the City of Menlo Park reveals that Facebook, also known as META, could have naming rights. (Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is known for naming entities after himself as he did with San Francisco General Hospital.)

Three years later, it appears that Facebook’s view has changed and whether or not the center will carry Harris’ name is in question.

“To rename the center the Facebook or META community center after all my mother’s work and her love for our people would be tragic,” said Ken Harris, Onetta’s son. “My mom’s legacy would be erased. Her love for her community is the reason naming the center after her received unanimous support. We can’t allow these people to cancel us, our legacy and our culture.”

Last week the Menlo Park City Council met to establish name criteria as a prelude to the naming process and proceedings. Comments from the community to determine interest, with few exceptions, favored keeping the name Onetta Harris Community Center.

The final City Council vote will take place in late summer or early fall.

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Registration Opens for Richmond’s 1st Annual Citywide Garage Sale

Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the first annual Citywide Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Richmond City Manager’s weekly newsletter. The event will follow in the model of the El Cerrito Citywide Garage Sale, which encourages residents to reuse and recycle locally while reducing clutter.

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Garage sale sign. Photo by Ekaterina Belinskaya via Pexels.
Garage sale sign. Photo by Ekaterina Belinskaya via Pexels.

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Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the first annual Citywide Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Richmond City Manager’s weekly newsletter.

The event will follow in the model of the El Cerrito Citywide Garage Sale, which encourages residents to reuse and recycle locally while reducing clutter.

How it works: residents register their households to host a garage sale for a $10 nonrefundable registration fee. The city’s Recreation Division uses that information to create a map of registered households that will be published online at least one week ahead of the event. Shoppers will be able to access the map to find garage sale locations and descriptions.

To register as a host of a garage sale, you can do so in person by downloading the Citywide Garage Sale Registration Form and bringing it to the Recreation Complex at 3230 Macdonald Avenue. You can also register online on the city’s ActiveNet platform.

The deadline to register is April 14.

For more information, visit https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4476/Citywide-Garage-Sale to register or call (510) 620-6793.

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