Community Foundation of San Carlos

06/04/2026

Big news, San Carlos!

As our community grows, we want to ensure CFSC is evolving right along with it.Thanks to a generous capacity-building grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, we are launching a 6-month internal operations review to strengthen our fundraising, workflows, and board structure.

What’s next: We’re partnering with Anne Schonfield of Schonfield Consulting and in the coming months we will connect with local nonprofit partners, volunteers, and neighbors for feedback.

We’re building a stronger foundation to serve San Carlos for years to come!

Thank you to SVCF for investing in our future!

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06/02/2026

💙 It takes a village, and we are so proud of ours! Ever wondered exactly how the Foundation supports the heartbeat of our community?

In just 4 minutes, our new video takes you behind the scenes of our work with four incredible local nonprofits making a difference every day:
✨ San Carlos Children’s Theater
✨ Villages
✨ Caring Cupboard
✨ Each Green Corner

From local arts and sustainable gardens to food security and neighborly care, see how we are growing stronger, together.🎥 Watch the video here: https://buff.ly/o7Q5mGi

Comment below with a shoutout to your favorite local cause! 👇

The Community Foundation of San Carlos exists to turn local generosity into tangible support for people who live, work, play and learn in our community.

05/23/2026

Hometown Days was better than ever, and we owe it all to our incredible community! 🙌

A massive shoutout to our amazing volunteers—Jenny Romeo, Jenni Leparmentier, Taiyari Saldana, Andy & Lucy Stier, Gretchine Wilson, and Chris Shrev—for rocking our art activity booth. We loved reading everyone’s favorite memories of San Carlos and your wild predictions for Hometown Days 2076 (spoiler: lots of robots! 🤖).

We also want to give a huge thank you to local photographer Tom Meyer for capturing the magic on the Madsen Field Stage. From the exquisite Bharatanatyam & Indian Folk Fusion dancers and Sitaras, to the vibrant traditions of Casa Círculo Cultural, and the toe-tapping bluegrass tunes from Carlmont’s own Attabean—Tom documented it all! ✨📸

Missed out on the art activity? You can still share your San Carlos memories! Stop by the Museum of San Carlos History on Sundays from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 🏛️

05/21/2026

Did you get a chance to stop by our booth at Hometown Days?

🎨✨This year, the Foundation hosted an interactive art activity, and the response was incredible! We asked visitors to share their favorite Hometown Days memories, what makes San Carlos so special, and what they think the festival will look like in the year 2076 (let's just say... people are expecting a lot of robots! 🤖🚀).

By Sunday evening, our wooden display frames were completely filled with colorful tags, each one telling a unique story, memory, or futuristic prediction about our beautiful town.

Missed out? You can still be a part of it!

🏛️The interactive art exhibit has officially moved to the Museum of San Carlos History! Stop by any Saturday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to read what your neighbors ha

d to say, check out the display, and add your very own thoughts to the exhibit.We’d love to keep the conversation going—what is your absolute favorite memory of San Carlos? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

05/19/2026

A big, heartfelt thank you to our Sunday performers! 🙏✨

What makes our community so special? It’s the vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions our neighbors bring. This Sunday, CFSC-supported groups filled the Madsen Stage and showed exactly that — from the high-energy, classical-meets-modern Bollywood storytelling of San Carlos Sitaras to the storied regional traditions shared through Círculo Cultural’s Mexican Folklórico.

We were reminded of how powerful cultural expression can be. Celebrating and uplifting these local traditions is at the core of what we do at the Community Foundation of San Carlos. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to watch, support, and celebrate our diverse community!

🎨 Which performance stood out to you? Let us know!

05/18/2026

Carlmont High seniors Attabean brought the ultimate community spirit to the Madsen Stage!

🎻🪕 Huge thanks to Nina, Emma, Athena, & Kerem for entertaining an appreciative Hometown Days crowd with bluegrass and jazzy tunes.

By sponsoring this incredibly talented group of local students, the Foundation is proudly advancing its goal of inclusion, making sure our youth are centered and celebrated in San Carlos. 🌟

05/17/2026

Local residents were wowed by the amazing performances of traditional Indian dancers at Hometown Days.

A massive thank you to Sahana James, Diya Kelath, Sheila Brar, Vidya Balasubramanian, and Vidya Hariharan for bringing our community together through dance! 💃🏽

We also want to give a special shout-out to former CFSC board member Aparna Ramakrishnan for her incredible leadership in our community.

By featuring diverse performers on our main stages, the Foundation is meeting one of its primary goals: fostering a true sense of belonging in San Carlos. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate community and culture with us!

05/16/2026

Every resident has a story that shapes our town—and we want to hear yours! 🏡

While you’re out enjoying the Hometown Days fun this weekend, make sure to stop by the Community Foundation Booth to share your San Carlos Story! We want to know:

What is your favorite Hometown Days memory? 🎡

What makes San Carlos such a unique, special place to live? ❤️

What do you imagine Hometown Days will look like in 2076? 🚀

We’ll help you write your thoughts on a colorful tag, which you’ll clip to our interactive frames. Together, we’re building a beautiful, collaborative art piece that celebrates our shared history and future! 🎨👋

Come leave your mark and help us celebrate the voices that make San Carlos home. See you at the booth!

05/16/2026

Hometown Days fun begins THIS WEEKEND! 🎡✨

The wait is almost over—San Carlos Hometown Days 2026 officially kicks off this weekend! The Foundation has an incredible lineup of talent and community spirit waiting for you at the Madsen Field and Burton Park stages.

🎤 Mark your calendars for these must-see acts:
Saturday (Madsen Field Stage):
12:00 PM: Bharatanatyam & Indian Folk Fusion
12:20 PM: Bluegrass harmonies with Carlmont High’s "Attabean"
Sunday:
11:00 AM (Burton Park Stage): Bollywood traditions with the San Carlos Sitaras
2:30 PM (Madsen Field Stage): Spirited Folklórico dance with Casa Círculo Cultural

🌳 Share Your San Carlos Story: Stop by the Foundation’s booth to help us build a "living tribute" to our city. Share your favorite memories, what you love today, and your dreams for the future!

📍 Visit us: The Foundation’s booth will be located on Flanagan Field. See you at the park! 👋

05/14/2026

Every city has a soul, and in San Carlos, it’s the people. 🤝✨

We’re inviting you to join the Foundation in a special project: Your San Carlos Story. 📖

Come by to add your reflections to our collaborative structure and help us visualize the threads that connect us all—from cherished Hometown Days memories of the past to our brightest dreams for the future. 🌈

This isn't just an art piece; it's a living tribute to the connections that make our community so unique. Whether you're a lifelong resident or a newcomer, we want your story to be part of the legacy!

📍 Where to go: Look for the Foundation’s booth on Flanagan Field.

See you there! 👋