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

By in Events, Older Adult Services, Success Story  |  Posted

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…

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New Partnership Rewards DriveForward Program Participants

By in Events, Financial Empowerment, Grants  |  Posted

A new partnership between Peninsula Family Service and Peninsula Clean Energy enables qualified DriveForward program participants to increase vehicle affordability, decrease annual costs, and help our regional environment. Participants who are approved for a DriveForward car loan, and meet the criteria to purchase a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), will have the cost of their car reduced by $4,000 through a grant provided by Peninsula Clean Energy. Examples of eligible, affordable vehicles include the Chevy…

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Calling All City of San Mateo Residents!

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Are you a resident of the City of San Mateo? If so, this information is very important for you! The City Council has begun looking for a new leader to replace outgoing City Manager Larry Patterson, who will retire at the end of the year. Please consider attending a public forum to share your ideas and participate in the discussion, or share your ideas with the City via an online survey. Attend the Forum The…

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Join our Upcoming Credit Building Workshop

By in Events, Financial Empowerment  |  Posted

For many Americans, establishing, building or maintaining their credit is a daunting task. Student loans, credit card debt and the high cost of living makes it very difficult to make ends meet. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the average credit card debt per household is $8,683 for those of us who do not pay our credit card balances in full each month. At Peninsula Family Service, we believe that financial education…

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Cheers, Summer! Devil’s Canyon Brewery Hosts Peninsula Family Service

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Start the Summer right with Peninsula Family Service and Devil’s Canyon Brewery! On Friday, June 29th, Devil’s Canyon Brewery will open its doors to host us as guests in their Beer Friday event. The Devil’s Canyon Brewery is located at 935 Washington St., in San Carlos. Stop by from any time from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and support a great cause: Opportunity for all in our community! Join us for live music, delicious food and…

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Happy 50th Birthday to The Family Tree!

By in Events, Philanthropy  |  Posted

Happy 50th birthday to The Family Tree! Our long-time supporter the Red-Car-Bel Auxiliary, turns fifty this year. We would love for you to stop by at their new and next-to-new shop, The Family Tree, to congratulate them. Why not pay them a visit (and shop for a thing or two) to celebrate fifty years of support to Peninsula Family Service and the community! THE FAMILY TREE 1589 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 You can…

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Get Your 2018 Color-5K Run Ticket!

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The date is here! The Rotary Club of San Mateo Sunrise has announced its Color-5K! Come join us on June 3rd at the College of San Mateo. Registration opens at 8:00 am and the race starts at 10:00 am. This year is very special for Peninsula Family Service, as we are the primary recipients of the fundraiser. Get your tickets today by clicking here. Last year we had a lot of fun, meeting new people in…

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Staff members of First 5 San Mateo

Community Partner of the Year: First 5 San Mateo

By in Events, Success Story  |  Posted

First 5 is one of the largest investors in young children in the State of California. Funded by Proposition 10 in 1998, First 5 transforms tobacco taxes into support for young children in the areas of health, early learning, family engagement, and in larger system-wide changes. State-wide, First 5 has invested more than $10 billion in young children and their families. In 2018, First 5 San Mateo will celebrate 20 years of investment in San…

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Join us for the PRIDE Center opening!

By in Events, LGBTQ  |  Posted

Come celebrate with us the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the PRIDE Center in San Mateo! You will be part of a historic moment as we open the doors of the first ever LGBTQ+ Center in San Mateo County. The meeting is next Thursday, June 1st from 4 to 7 pm at 1021 S El Camino Real in San Mateo. To get your FREE tickets, check out the center’s Event page. The PRIDE Center is a collaborative effort…

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Dine. Drink. Mingle.

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Hack for good. Write for good. Design for good. Advocate for good. Mingle with a Mission Our third annual Mingle with a Mission is almost here! Join us for an evening of delicious food and inspiring conversation. Learn how to combine your passion with your purpose and make a tangible impact in your community. The tickets are on sale and they will go fast. Be sure to reserve your seat (and bring a few friends…

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