Community Equity Collaborative

Directions Website

Community Equity Collaborative Community Equity Collaborative (CEC) is a nonprofit organization serving as an incubator of equity and a catalyst for community-based innovation.

CEC launches, connects, and supports initiatives for educational equity and early learning on the San Francisco Peninsula by creating resources that support equitable education from preschool to high school, convening local organizations to elevate conversations about equity in education, and connecting on-the-ground partners to maximize the impact of their work.

Young children are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, poor air quality, flooding, and other climate-...
09/02/2026

Young children are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, poor air quality, flooding, and other climate-related hazards.

And this summer offered another reminder of how quickly conditions are changing: July 2026 was the warmest July ever recorded for the contiguous United States.

Babies and young children depend on the adults, communities, and systems around them to recognize these risks and help keep them safe. And those risks are not experienced equally. Some families and communities have far fewer resources to adapt to hotter days, smoke events, flooding, or other climate-related disruptions.

That’s part of what we’ll be talking about at the National Summit for Children’s Health in a Changing Climate on October 21.

I’ll be facilitating a conversation with Bay Area leaders Angie Garling, Low Income Investment Fund; Karen Pace, Ravenswood Early Learning; and Jean-Paul Renaud, Canopy, and I’ll also join KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans for the summit’s closing conversation.

The summit is free and virtual, and I hope you’ll join us.

📅 October 21, 2026
💻 Free and virtual

Register through the link in bio.

Looking for childcare?We’re happy to highlight this opportunity from our partners at JobTrain and TIFFAN. Families looki...
06/22/2026

Looking for childcare?
We’re happy to highlight this opportunity from our partners at JobTrain and TIFFAN. Families looking for a nanny, babysitter, or other in-home childcare provider can join a free online workshop and connect with TIFFAN-certified caregivers.
📅 Online Workshops
July 7 or July 9, 7:00–8:30 PM
📅 Virtual Meet & Greet
July 11, 10:00–11:30 AM
Learn more and register: https://243645586.hs-sites-na2.com/nanny-parent-meet-greet
At CEC, we believe that investing in the early childhood workforce is an important part of building a stronger early childhood system for children and families. We are grateful for partners like JobTrain, TIFFAN, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation who are helping to expand opportunities for caregivers and families across San Mateo County.

The BUGS Early Childhood Climate Summit begins in less than 24 hours, and we are SO excited. With 140 participants and a...
03/16/2026

The BUGS Early Childhood Climate Summit begins in less than 24 hours, and we are SO excited. With 140 participants and a SOLD OUT event, we can’t wait to welcome everyone.

The day will feature an incredible group of speakers, panelists, and presenters from across health, climate, early childhood, government, education, and community organizations who are coming together around a shared commitment to young children and climate resilience.

Hosted by Build Up San Mateo County, the summit brings together a cross-sector group of participating organizations—including San Mateo County Health, the Sustainability Department, First 5 San Mateo County, the Child Care Partnership Council, Canopy, Skyline College, Stanford’s Center on Early Childhood, and many others.

Community Equity Collaborative is deeply honored to contribute to this work as we launch the nation’s first county-level Early Childhood Climate Action Plan.

Together, we are building climate-resilient spaces where children live, play, and learn.

Join us next week at the Build Up Green Spaces (BUGS) Early Childhood Climate Summit on Tuesday, March 17th at Skyline C...
03/11/2026

Join us next week at the Build Up Green Spaces (BUGS) Early Childhood Climate Summit on Tuesday, March 17th at Skyline College where we will launch the nation’s first county-level Climate Action Plan focused on child care facilities and early childhood. Keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Patel will highlight the health impacts of climate change on children followed by an interactive panel led by JP Renaud with leaders from public health, sustainability, parks and recreation, and early childhood investment exploring how cross-sector collaboration strengthens climate resilience in early childhood settings. Together, we will connect across sectors, share local insights, and explore practical pathways to strengthen child care facilities as climate-resilient community infrastructure.
Register: bit.ly/BUGSClimateSummit
Learn more: bit.ly/ClimateSummit2026

Join us on March 17th to launch the nation’s first county-level Climate Action Plan focused on child care facilities and...
03/06/2026

Join us on March 17th to launch the nation’s first county-level Climate Action Plan focused on child care facilities and early childhood. Keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Patel will highlight the health impacts of climate change on children followed by an interactive panel led by JP Renaud with leaders from public health, sustainability, parks and recreation, and early childhood investment exploring how cross-sector collaboration strengthens climate resilience in early childhood settings. Together, we will connect across sectors, share local insights, and explore practical pathways to strengthen child care facilities as climate-resilient community infrastructure.
Register: bit.ly/BUGSClimateSummit
Learn more: bit.ly/ClimateSummit2026

Join us Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM at Izzi at Fair Oaks Preschool for a morning of community, music, coffee, and c...
02/27/2026

Join us Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM at Izzi at Fair Oaks Preschool for a morning of community, music, coffee, and connection as we come together to grow greener spaces for young children and families.

We’ll have live music from Lori & RJ, coffee from Emerald Hills Café & Roastery, arts and crafts, a resource fair, and free 5-gallon trees available for community members while supplies last.

This is more than an event. It’s an investment in children, community, and the future we are growing together.

Join us on Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM for a joyful morning celebrating green spaces and the children who learn and...
02/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM for a joyful morning celebrating green spaces and the children who learn and grow in them. Our Preschool Tree Celebration at Izzi at Fair Oaks Preschool brings families, neighbors, and community partners together to support healthy environments where young children can thrive. We’ll gather for community planting, live music from Lori & RJ, coffee from Emerald Hills Café & Roastery, arts and crafts, and a local resource fair — and we’ll be giving away free 5-gallon trees to community members while supplies last. This event is made possible through partnership with Canopy, the San Mateo County Sustainability Department, Community Equity Collaborative, First 5 San Mateo County, 4Cs, SVCF, Community Equity Collaborative, California Interfaith Power & Light, and other local leaders committed to children and climate resilience. When we plant trees, we’re investing in shade, cleaner air, and a healthier future for children. Bring the whole family and help us grow something beautiful together.
CommunityStrong

Address

Menlo Park, CA
94025

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Community Equity Collaborative posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share