725 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 408.738.4321 English GIVE Director’s Corner We’re Moving to a Larger Home in Sunnyvale July 30, 2020 When we moved into our current building in 2003, we never imagined we’d run out of space. Since that time, we have increased our food distribution days from four per month to 22, with an average of 905 families coming every Produce Monday. The generosity of our supporters, including 2,500 volunteers, makes it happen, but… Pivoting During the Pandemic July 30, 2020 Over the past several weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the everyday lives of the people we serve, our volunteers, and our community. With mandated actions like “shelter in place” and “social distancing,” we’ve cancelled plans for our 50th Anniversary event and totally redesigned all of our services. For the health and safety of our… How well did you sleep last night? November 14, 2018 In our role as the community’s safety net, we’ve received a growing number of calls from residents, businesses, and Public Safety about RV and car encampments in Sunnyvale, asking SCS to reach out to people living in their vehicles and connect them to our services. Our case workers and partners at Downtown Streets Team knock… Broadening our Support, Inside & Out June 25, 2018 Last year SCS helped 8,300 individuals with safety net services, including food to stay healthy, and financial support to stay housed or gain housing after being homeless. Every year we see a deepening need as the income gap widens in Silicon Valley. This year we are making an effort to add improvements to our support… Everyday Disasters October 1, 2017 Recently, the nation held its collective breath as hurricanes and earthquakes wreaked havoc, destroying lives and neighborhoods, and leaving thousands homeless. Natural disasters around the country and the world serve as a reminder of how one event can drastically change lives. At Sunnyvale Community Services, we prepare for emergencies so we can help others when… On the Streets Where We Live May 1, 2017 We Californians love our cars, but few of us would want to sleep in our vehicles. Sadly, that is happening more frequently for many Sunnyvale residents. Seniors, couples, and families with children who are evicted from their homes want to stay near the schools and jobs and the neighborhoods they know—so they park their cars… It’s Hard to Learn When You’re Hungry… May 1, 2016 In many Sunnyvale classrooms, stomachs are grumbling. Last spring, local teachers and principals let us know that students were coming to school hungry on Monday mornings. Working families were making difficult choices as they juggled bills to pay, and food often ran out on the weekends. Sunnyvale Community Services worked with school staff and parents… We Are All Part of the Safety Net May 1, 2016 On Friday, April 15th of this year, we learned about the kind of community we have in Sunnyvale. That day, there was a three-alarm fire at the Twin Pines Manor Apartment complex. Our City’s Public Safety Officers immediately worked to save everyone’s life. The American Red Cross and City of Sunnyvale staff set up a… From Homeless to Hopeful November 1, 2015 Two years ago, Patrick and Sandra had to move out of their Sunnyvale apartment when the rent went up more than 25 percent. For a while they tried staying in motels, but that was also too expensive, so eventually they set up camp in a local park in Sunnyvale. They officially became homeless on their… No Child Dreams of Being Homeless… May 1, 2015 People living on low incomes are juggling all the time. It doesn’t seem possible, it doesn’t seem fair that any child is without a safe place to live, but it’s happening here in Sunnyvale. Children and their families are living in cars and teens are “couch surfing” by crashing with friends or relatives. Two or… 1 2 Next » Recent Posts We’re Moving to a Larger Home in Sunnyvale Pivoting During the Pandemic How well did you sleep last night? Broadening our Support, Inside & Out Everyday Disasters On the Streets Where We Live It’s Hard to Learn When You’re Hungry… We Are All Part of the Safety Net From Homeless to Hopeful No Child Dreams of Being Homeless… Reports & Data Blog Home CONTACT INFO 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 info@svcommunityservices.org Main: 408.738.4321 HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 12:30 - 4:00 PM TAX ID 94-1713897 Donations are accepted at the side door in our parking lot. 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