Our Commitment to Support the Vulnerable Members of Our Community

By Theresa Myers in Philanthropy, Success Story, Uncategorized | Posted November 2, 2020

Early Learning Support Update Our Early Learning teachers and family engagement staff have been a lifeline to the families we support. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, every Wednesday families pick up food boxes at our Midway Child Development Center in Daly City. Over 200 boxes of food are handed out each week by staff and volunteers. Our teachers prepare and deliver learning activity kits for the children, as well as…

Financial Empowerment Program Update

By Theresa Myers in Annual Report, Financial Empowerment, Success Story | Posted September 23, 2020

Financial Empowerment before COVID-19 Driving to the Future Carlos supports his wife and three young daughters by working for several delivery services. His livelihood is centered around owning a functioning car. He was at the repair shop more than at work and knew that it was time to buy a reliable vehicle. Carlos saw an advertisement for our DriveForward Electric loan program at his daughter’s preschool. A PFS Credit Specialist met with Carlos to create…

PFS Announces Partner Spotlight for 2019

By Theresa Myers in Financial Empowerment | Posted November 16, 2019

Our long-standing DriveForward program provides affordable interest rates on vehicle loans for those who qualify. By combining professional financial counseling and assistance with thoughtful budgeting, we help participants end the cycle of financial instability and rebuild credit. In March, Peninsula Family Service (PFS) and Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) partnered to form the DriveForward Electric program, an incentive for DriveForward auto loan participants to receive $4,000 if they choose to purchase a used plug-in hybrid electric…

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