By Janet Y. Spears, Chief Executive Officer We have been mourning. Mourning the life of yet another innocent Black man murdered at the hands of police. Mourning 400 years of racial oppression and violence. Mourning systemic inequities that impact generations of families. Structural racism is the root of all inequity in our country—and it manifests … Continued
My Grandma used to say, “first we eat, then we do everything else.” Food sustains our life; it brings us closer and creates common ground. But it is also a central component of social justice. Here in our prosperous state of California, the land of tech innovation, agriculture, and avocado toast, everyone should have access … Continued
Metta Fund announced today that Kimberly K. Brandon and Joe Hafey have been appointed chair and vice chair, respectively, of Metta Fund’s board of directors. Their appointments began on May 1. “We are extremely fortunate to have Kimberly and Joe in these key leadership roles as we deepen our commitment to San Francisco’s older adults,” said Janet … Continued