Sunday Friends

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Our mission is to ensure every family in San Jose has the fundamental building blocks to create mobility from poverty. Our volunteers, community partners, donors and supporters help underserved families obtain the basic necessities to survive and acquire the life skills to thrive. We provide programs for underserved families to acquire healthy food and build life skills on financial stability, car

eer readiness, personal advocacy, health and wellness, technology and education. Together, we foster positive childhood development and elevate hope that through initiative and hard work, everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Your Donations Help Our Community Survive and Thrive:

--Acquire the basic necessities of life. No handouts but investment in learning to earn the essentials.
--Become financially stable, build assets and achieve their personal goals.
--Build confidence to communicate in the community and advocate for themselves.
--Improve family health, wellness and fitness to take care of bodies and minds.
--Build a stronger community that fosters positive childhood development, learning and life success.


26 years Sunday Friends aiding underserved families in San Jose

1,000+ San Jose residents served each year

24,000+ Basic necessities provided to families every year

145,000+ Pounds of food distributed promoting healthier eating

130+ Educational classes offered to build personal development and literacy

Children’s Art Activities at Community DaysNearly 200 Sunday Friends members participate in Children’s Art Activities du...
05/29/2026

Children’s Art Activities at Community Days

Nearly 200 Sunday Friends members participate in Children’s Art Activities during Community Days, where art becomes more than painting. It becomes a space for families to connect, share ideas, laugh together, and simply enjoy time with one another.

“For a few hours, we are not thinking about problems, we are just together as a family,” shared one parent.

In this photo, a volunteer helped a young participant place his colorful handprint on a birthday poster filled with love, creativity, and community connection.

At Sunday Friends, we believe families already carry the creativity, strength, and work ethic needed to move forward. When people have access to support and opportunity, they can build better futures for their families.

English:✨ Community Market Alert! Join us for El Mercado at Valley Palms! ✨Come support incredible local entrepreneurs a...
05/29/2026

English:
✨ Community Market Alert! Join us for El Mercado at Valley Palms! ✨

Come support incredible local entrepreneurs as they showcase their amazing talents and creations. From delicious homemade treats to beautiful handmade crafts, there is something for everyone!

Here is a sneak peek of what you will find:

🌮 Delicious Food: Fresh huchepos served with cream, salsa verde, and cheese!

🍓 Sweet Treats: Mouth-watering strawberries with chocolate and more from La Fresita by Jvy, plus rich homemade walnut and strawberry yogurt dessert!

🧶 Handmade Goods: Discover gorgeous, hand-knitted crochet creations made with love by Creaciones Amor.

📍 Where: Valley Palms (near La Escuelita) — 2155 Lanai Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
📅 When: Sunday, May 31st
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with culture, flavor, and community support. See you there! 🎉



Español:
✨ ¡Gran Mercado Comunitario! Te invitamos a El Mercado en Valley Palms. ✨

Ven a apoyar a nuestros increíbles emprendedores locales mientras presentan sus maravillosos talentos y creaciones. ¡Desde deliciosos antojitos caseros hasta hermosas artesanías hechas a mano, hay algo para todos!

Un adelanto de lo que podrás encontrar:

🌮 Comida Deliciosa: ¡Ricos huchepos con crema, salsa verde y queso!

🍓 Postres y Antojitos: Deliciosas fresas con chocolate y más de La Fresita by Jvy, y un rico yogurt casero de nuez y fresa.

🧶 Artesanías: Descubre hermosas creaciones tejidas a mano con mucho cariño por Creaciones Amor.

📍 Lugar: Valley Palms (cerca de La Escuelita) — 2155 Lanai Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
📅 Fecha: Domingo 31 de Mayo
⏰ Hora: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Trae a tu familia y amigos para disfrutar de una tarde llena de sabor, cultura y apoyo comunitario. ¡Te esperamos! 🎉

You’re invited to join us for an evening of delicious food, community, and giving back at the Sunday Friends “Gather for...
05/26/2026

You’re invited to join us for an evening of delicious food, community, and giving back at the Sunday Friends “Gather for Good” Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction!

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 San Jose Scottish Rite Center
2455 Masonic Drive, San Jose, CA 95125

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with:
• Spaghetti dinner
• Silent auction
• Community connection
• Beer & wine available for purchase

All proceeds will support Sunday Friends programs that empower families through education, community support, and economic mobility opportunities.
🎟 Tickets: $30
🗓 Purchase by June 13

Purchase tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gather-for-good-spaghetti-dinner

We would love to see you there and appreciate your support in helping us continue making a difference in our community!

From Food Distribution to Family Tables: Building Healthy Habits TogetherAt Sunday Friends Community Day, families gathe...
05/22/2026

From Food Distribution to Family Tables: Building Healthy Habits Together

At Sunday Friends Community Day, families gathered for a special no-heat cooking class. More than simply preparing healthy snacks and recipes, the activity focused on building confidence in the kitchen and helping families learn practical ways to use the fresh produce provided through our weekly food distribution program.

One important goal of these cooking activities is introducing fruits and vegetables that may not always be culturally familiar to the families we serve. By creating a welcoming space to explore new ingredients together, families can learn simple preparation techniques, practice knife safety, and discover healthy meals they can recreate at home. These shared experiences help ensure that nutritious food is not only distributed, but fully understood, appreciated, and enjoyed.

A heartfelt thank you to volunteers from the National Charity League, Inc. Orchard Valley Chapter for sharing your time, care, and kitchen know-how with our families!

RISE Youth Leaders Build Community through Outreach and LeadershipSunday Friends’ RISE Youth Leadership Program particip...
05/15/2026

RISE Youth Leaders Build Community through Outreach and Leadership

Sunday Friends’ RISE Youth Leadership Program participated in a community event, where youth leaders connected with families, shared resources, and celebrated community together.

RISE participants hosted the Sunday Friends booth at the Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair hosted by California State Senator Dave Cortese. Throughout the day, they engaged with District 15 residents, shared information about youth leadership and prevention, and even had the opportunity to meet Senator Cortese and take a group photo together. Thank you to Senator Cortese and his team for creating such a welcoming event for families and community organizations.

“Without the Sunday Friends RISE program, I never would have had the opportunity to attend a community event like this. It was so inspiring!”
—RISE Youth Leader

Through RISE, young people gain confidence, leadership skills, and opportunities to make a positive difference in their communities. RISE leaders are trained to help educate youth and families about a variety of health topics ranging from drug use prevention to environmental conservation, encouraging healthier futures for San José youth and families.

A Bright Spot: The Power of Community EntrepreneurshipIn uncertain times, moments of hope matter. At Sunday Friends, we ...
05/08/2026

A Bright Spot: The Power of Community Entrepreneurship

In uncertain times, moments of hope matter. At Sunday Friends, we see everyday that families already carry the creativity, knowledge, and entrepreneurial spirit they need. They just need a chance to bring it to life. Our work is at the intersection of opportunity and hope.

At our Valley Palms neighborhood program, we created opportunity through Mercado—a lively community marketplace where neighbors became vendors, home cooks became entrepreneurs, and ideas stepped into the real world.

Families asked an honest question: How do we know if our ideas will work? So we made a space to help them find out. Participants received $100 to purchase supplies, test their products, and offer samples to the community.

One parent stood behind a table of homemade goods, watching as neighbors stopped, tasted, and bought. Later, they shared, “This opportunity gave me the encouragement I needed to move forward with my business.” That’s what Mercado is all about. It’s not just selling—it’s trying, learning, and growing.

Participants are invited to take the next step by applying to our Dream, Build, Mentor (DBM) entrepreneurship program—a pathway toward economic stability and independence.

At Sunday Friends, we believe that when barriers are removed and people are supported, opportunity doesn’t just grow. It spreads!

Thank You for Shopping with Purpose—and Don’t Forget to Enter the Raffle!A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up last...
05/05/2026

Thank You for Shopping with Purpose—and Don’t Forget to Enter the Raffle!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up last weekend at Kendra Scott's, whether you joined us in-store at Santana Row or shopped online to support Sunday Friends. Your kindness showed up in a real way, and it matters more than you know.

Sunday Friends Executive Director Tatiana Colón-Rivera shared, “Events like this remind us that community is not abstract—it’s built in real moments of connection, generosity, and a shared commitment to help families.”

Don’t forget! Email [email protected] and send us a photo of your receipt by May 15 to be entered into a drawing for a one-of-a-kind Kendra Scott necklace in Sunday Friends colors.

Today’s the Day—Shop for Good In-Store with Sunday Friends!Join fellow community members and celebrate Kindness in Actio...
05/03/2026

Today’s the Day—Shop for Good In-Store with Sunday Friends!

Join fellow community members and celebrate Kindness in Action at Kendra Scott Santana Row—where shining bright builds better futures. Join us in-store today May 3, 12–2PM at Kendra Scott Santana Row!

Champagne • Shopping • Community
Come be part of a special day of connection, purpose, and impact in support of Sunday Friends.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY — to shop in-store or online and 20% of your purchase will support Sunday Friends’ Learn, Serve, Earn model—where families gain practical knowledge, give back through service, and earn resources that move them toward their goals.

Shop online until midnight, using code: GIVEBACK-LNBPX at KendraScott.com.

This isn’t just a jewelry store—it’s a platform for community .
This isn’t just shopping—it’s impact.
This isn’t just a moment—it’s momentum.

Choose impact.
Choose community.
Choose something that lasts.

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And when you shop until midnight tonight, May 3, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a beautiful Kendra Scott necklace set in Sunday Friends colors—our way of saying thank you for shopping with purpose!

To enter: simply send a screenshot or copy of your receipt to [email protected]

Join us in-store tomorrow May 3, 12–2 PM at Kendra Scott Santana Row!Come celebrate a special afternoon of connection, k...
05/02/2026

Join us in-store tomorrow May 3, 12–2 PM at Kendra Scott Santana Row!

Come celebrate a special afternoon of connection, kindness, and purpose in support of Sunday Friends. This is what happens when kindness and community come together with Sunday Friends programs creating real opportunity and changing the futures of thousands of families.

During this special giveback event, 20% of purchases will support Sunday Friends, helping families build skills, confidence, and pathways toward self-sufficiency through our Learn, Serve, Earn model.

Champagne. Shopping. Community.
We hope to see you there!
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Can’t make it in person? You can still participate!

Shop online until midnight tomorrow May 3, using code: GIVEBACK-LNBPX at KendraScott.com

And when you shop, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a beautiful Kendra Scott necklace set in Sunday Friends colors—our way of saying thank you for shopping with purpose!

To enter: simply send a screenshot or copy of your receipt to [email protected]

Today Is The Day — Shop for Good Starts Now!May 1st is here, and your chance to shop with purpose starts now. This upcom...
05/01/2026

Today Is The Day — Shop for Good Starts Now!

May 1st is here, and your chance to shop with purpose starts now. This upcoming Mother’s Day, let’s make it different.

Every purchase supports Sunday Friends—fueling opportunity, stability, and community strength for families working toward a better future.

Shop May 1–3 (only) and turn something beautiful into something lasting. Every purchase supporting Sunday Friends helps create real opportunity, stability, and hope for hundreds of families.

“Sunday Friends showed me I could build a better life for my family.” —Hector

BONUS: Shop May 1–3 and you’ll be entered to win a gorgeous Kendra Scott necklace set in Sunday Friends colors! Online: Use code GIVEBACK-LNBPX

Send your receipt to: [email protected]

to enter the raffle!

In-store event: May 3 | 12–2 PM
Step into the Kendra Scott Santana Row store and discover one-of-a-kind pieces that give back in a real way.

Address

645 Wool Creek Drive
San Jose, CA
95112

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14082179587

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