March 2019

food service bid – application and deadlines

By Theresa Myers in Early Learning, Request for Proposals | Posted March 25, 2019

Peninsula Family Service is currently soliciting letters of interest from prospective suppliers of meals in order to comply with federal regulations governing the program in matters of procurement. The contract will be for meals served to children at the Peninsula Family Service childcare centers located in Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, Daly City, and South San Francisco. The selected vendor will provide approximately 324 breakfasts, 301 lunches, and 356 snacks daily at the locations…

Rewards for DriveForward Program Participants

By Theresa Myers in Uncategorized | Posted March 21, 2019

The Peninsula Family Service Financial Empowerment program is dedicated to providing our neighbors the tools and support they need to attain financial stability and thrive. One of these tools is our DriveForward program, offering affordable vehicle loans to help people improve their credit, increase access to everyday necessities and their workplace, and move forward to financial stability. Now, an exciting new partnership between Peninsula Family Service and Peninsula Clean Energy will enable our DriveForward…

Older Adults Are Healthy and Independent at Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

By Theresa Myers in Events, Older Adult Services, Success Story | Posted March 18, 2019

Exercise more. Eat healthier. Make new friends. Spend more time exploring your hobbies. These are a few check-boxes to mark off the retirement list of a thriving older adult! The Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center, run by Peninsula Family Service, helps older adults maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. There are many services provided to older adults at the center: nutritious meals, health screenings, social activities, and fitness classes for free or reduced…

New Grant Helps Children and Families Gain Stability after Homelessness

By Theresa Myers in Uncategorized | Posted March 11, 2019

Established in 2000, the Peninsula Family Service Haven Child Development Center (CDC) in Menlo Park is a critical service for families as they work to attain permanent housing. Located onsite at a transitional housing shelter operated by LifeMoves, parents work or attend training and education programs knowing their child is in safe and caring hands. The children at Haven receive interventions to overcome traumas associated with homelessness. Many children at the center have experienced domestic…

Month: March 2019