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Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

This month, long-time board member James “Jimmy” Loyce concluded his board service with Metta Fund. Over the past eleven years, Jimmy has played an instrumental role in guiding our mission with invaluable insights and expertise. Not only has he contributed to the success and development of our organization, but he’s also helped deepen our impact … Continued

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

During the month of February, I often ponder my Blackness. Or rather, I am confronted with it. At the local mall, I see Black History Month merchandise for sale; my email inbox is full of daily marketing messages from companies paying tribute to Black leaders; and TV streaming platforms have curated whole selections of Black … Continued

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

¡VIVA! Honoring Hispanic and Latino/x/e Heritage Month Latinx Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 through October 15, 2022. This month and beyond, Metta Fund is honoring the history, achievements, leadership, and resilience of Latinx leaders and communities. We are proud to highlight Board member Sonia Melara. Spotlight: Sonia Melara, Metta Fund Board Member, Community … Continued

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

The following article was published on September 15, 2022 in Inside Philanthropy, a subscription-based online philanthropic news source. If you have a subscription, you can read the article on Inside Philanthropy’s website. This Small Bay Area Funder Is at the Leading Edge of Philanthropy for Aging Wendy Paris | September 15, 2022 ESPERANZA SALAZAR, AT MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD … Continued

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

LGBTQ+ Pioneer, Social Justice Activist, Metta Fund Board Member, and Community Elder Roma Pauline Guy is no ordinary woman. Recognized as one of the influential leaders of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, she has dedicated much of her life to social justice – championing the rights of women, LGBTQ+ persons, immigrants, people with HIV, the … Continued

Celebrating Outgoing Board Member, Jimmy Loyce

In honor of Pride Month, Metta Fund Program Director Renée Espinoza reflects on her own path to pride and how her identity informs and impacts her work. Renée Espinoza was born in Southern California and raised by her grandparents and single mother. When her mother worked, Renée spent a lot of time with her grandmother, … Continued