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Investing in Health – Inside and Beyond the Exam Room: Gould Medical GroupFounded in 1948, Gould Medical Group is a Mode...
06/24/2026

Investing in Health – Inside and Beyond the Exam Room: Gould Medical Group

Founded in 1948, Gould Medical Group is a Modesto-based multispecialty physician group with more than 500 providers serving patients across the Central Valley. As the group continued to grow, its physician leaders began asking a simple but profound question: How can we, as a medical community, do more to strengthen the region we call home?

That question led to the formation of a philanthropy committee to explore how the group’s collective impact could extend beyond clinical walls.

Read more on the SCF Blog: stanislauscf.org/blog

The California Civic Media Program is a public-private investment in local and statewide journalism, providing direct fu...
06/23/2026

The California Civic Media Program is a public-private investment in local and statewide journalism, providing direct funding to eligible California news organizations.

It's built for organizations producing original, fact-based reporting that helps Californians understand their communities and the institutions that shape daily life — at the local and statewide level.

Learn more about the California Civic Media Program and prepare for the application process by visiting cacivicmedia.org. Applications open on Monday, July 6, 2026.

The Stanislaus Community Foundation office will be closed Friday , June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We ...
06/19/2026

The Stanislaus Community Foundation office will be closed Friday , June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m.

A recent $50,000 investment from Stanislaus Community Foundation's Civic Solutions Fund is expanding learning from class...
06/18/2026

A recent $50,000 investment from Stanislaus Community Foundation's Civic Solutions Fund is expanding learning from classrooms to local newsrooms.

The latest edition of Stan Magazine highlights how Stanislaus State's Creative Media Program is creating real-world opportunities in journalism and media for students. Through paid internships with local outlets, students are working alongside veteran journalists – gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to tell meaningful stories that are rooted in their own community.

Ella Adams, an intern at the Modesto Focus, shared, "It means more when you’re reporting on your own community. You care more because these are your people."

To read the full article, visit csustan.edu/stan-magazine/spring-2026/rebuilding-story
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The Stanislaus Community Foundation team hit the town today for a little bit of fun! First, we got our creative juices f...
06/12/2026

The Stanislaus Community Foundation team hit the town today for a little bit of fun! First, we got our creative juices flowing at Beads of Contentment, where we each made our own uniquely beautiful piece of jewelry. We then headed over to the Dragonfly Tea Room to enjoy a whimsical UnBirthday Afternoon Tea Party – complete with drinks and treats inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

It was the perfect morning spent building connections with each other and supporting a couple of our community's local businesses! 💜

The Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) team was excited to attend the unveiling of the Modesto Police Department’s ne...
06/11/2026

The Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) team was excited to attend the unveiling of the Modesto Police Department’s new lowrider cruiser – a project rooted in building trust with local law enforcement and honoring the lowrider culture that has long been part of our community.
 
Behind the finished car is a story that makes it even more meaningful. Several Modesto High School students took on the restoration of the retired Crown Victoria, gaining hands-on experience that pushed them beyond the classroom and into real-world learning – growing not just technical skills, but confidence, curiosity, and a sense of what’s possible for their future.
 
What started as an idea among four friends grew into a true community effort, with partners across education, local government, business, and philanthropy stepping in to help bring it to life. Support from the Olson Family Fund at SCF helped carry that vision forward, ensuring students had the resources to see this project through.
 
The lowrider is more than just a car – it’s a reflection of what’s possible when a community comes together around a shared purpose. SCF is proud to invest in initiatives that give our youth the opportunity to thrive.

Today we are celebrating the three-year work anniversary of SCF's Chief Strategy Officer, Maria Cortez!Marian Kaanon, Pr...
06/05/2026

Today we are celebrating the three-year work anniversary of SCF's Chief Strategy Officer, Maria Cortez!

Marian Kaanon, President & CEO, shared, "Maria shows up each day with curiosity, intention, and a steady presence that moves our work forward. She cares deeply for our community, and it shows in everything she does." We are so glad to have her as part of the SCF team! 💜

Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce the 2026 Tupo Pamoja Fund Awardees! Established in 2024 in ...
06/04/2026

Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce the 2026 Tupo Pamoja Fund Awardees! Established in 2024 in partnership with the Piccinini Pesco Family Fund, the Tupo Pamoja Fund is governed by a committee of local Black residents who have received comprehensive training in the grantmaking process. The committee's funding priorities in 2026 included Black community building and education, including K-12, financial literacy, health & wellness, senior education, and workforce development. In collaboration with the SCF team, the committee has selected the following organizations to receive a total of $75,000 in funding:

• An Insightful Journey
• Central Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
• CSU Stanislaus Foundation – Black Student Success Program
• Dani’el House
• Family Literacy Initiative
• Linguistic Artistry
• Sankofa Theatre Company
• Sisterhood Society
• The Men’s Group
• West Modesto People of Action Council

To learn more about the awardees and the programs and projects these grants will support, visit stanislauscf.org/tupo-pamoja-fund.

Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce the 2026 Adelante Fund Awardees! Established in 2024 in par...
06/04/2026

Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce the 2026 Adelante Fund Awardees! Established in 2024 in partnership with the Piccinini Pesco Family Fund, the Adelante Fund is governed by a committee of local Latino residents who have received comprehensive training in the grantmaking process. This year, the committee focused their funding on services and programs that support migrant & immigrant families, as well as arts & culture projects. In collaboration with the SCF team, the committee has selected the following organizations to receive a total of $75,000 in funding:

• Arte, Familia y Cultura
• Ballet Folklorico Los Falcones
• Colores Del Futuro
• Debrief
• Local Latino Community Advocates
• The Latine Leadership Network at MJC
• Monarch Scholar Services at CSU Stanislaus
• Refugio de Bienestar
• Stanislaus Arts Council
• yüda ayuda

To learn more about the awardees and the programs and projects these grants will support, visit stanislauscf.org/adelante-fund.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Our office will be closed...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our office will be closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

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100 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 200
Modesto, CA
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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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