I joined the Veterans Commission to deliver gifts to Haven Family House. But, that is not all I am doing to help homeless families.  

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $50,000 from Measure K funds in support of Community Equity Collaborative’s (CEC) Teacher Pipeline Project. This program offers tuition-free Early Childhood Education classes to address the shortage of high-quality child care providers in San Mateo County.

On November 7th, we held our 4th Annual Veteran of the Year Luncheon. I could not be prouder of our San Mateo County Veterans Commission and the fine work they do for our  veterans.

The San Mateo County Probation Department seeks responses one or more provider(s) of programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing for youth in the San Mateo County juvenile hall, Camp Kemp, and community probation services. Programs should be documented or verified through an evidence-based or promising practice.

The San Mateo County Probation Department seeks responses from one or more provider(s) of youth and family programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing as well as decrease youth involvement in the juvenile justice system. Programs should be documented or verified through an evidence-based or promising practice.

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $150,000 from Measure K funds for improvements to the grandstand and concession facilities at Tom Lara Field in San Bruno City Park.

Celebrate our democrary on National Voter Registration Day -- featuring preregistration for 16- and 17- year olds -- on Tuesday, September 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at South San Francisco's Main Library.