Passion Project
Some of the most compelling “good works” stories are those in which a committed individual (or group of individuals) come together to accomplish a defined, tangible result, be it a new park, a community center or a sustainable transportation program.
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Battling for a Breakthrough
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Meet the Atherton woman whose tireless efforts have raised millions toward finding a…
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The Second Act of a First-Rate Hero
Tony Stefani’s cancer diagnosis led to early retirement from the San Francisco Fire Department. Today, he’s leading the charge to…
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Darcy Brown Wants to Keep San Francisco Beautiful
Darcy Brown, executive director of San Francisco Beautiful, is pictured at the Friedel Klussman cable car turnaround, named after the…
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Fair Play
Olenka Villarreal is the brain behind the Magical Bridge Playground, the all-inclusive Palo Alto children’s sanctuary inspired by her daughter.…
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Giving Kids a ‘Head Start’ in the Mission
Santiago Ruiz, CEO of the Mission Neighborhood Centers, has launched a campaign to raise $14 million over three years for…
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Remarkable Returners
It used to be that taking time “off” to raise a family, act as a caretaker or volunteer meant you…
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SF Improves Its Tennis Game
Golden Gate Park’s deteriorating tennis courts are poised for a renaissance thanks to generous local enthusiasts. Tennis legends have thrived…
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Inspiring Inspired Minds
The ARCS Foundation is celebrating 60 years of sponsoring the best young thinkers in STEM with the not-so-subtle mission of…
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Local Park Boosters Eye the Finish Line
Decades in the making, the effort to turn Francisco Reservoir into a public park is tantalizingly close to success. It…
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