Author: Maria Yefimova, CSA Young Professionals Healthcare is a human right. Some might not agree with this statement. But most of us have experienced difficulties finding a good doctor, unpleasantness of going to the hospital, and paying for expensive health insurance. Imagine what it is like for CSA clients, many of whom lack…
DetailsBy Students of San Jose State University In an act of friendship and community spirit, volunteers from San Jose and Santa Clara came together in support to raise awareness about homelessness in their community. The special event called “Empty Bowls”, also known as sundaes on a Sunday, brought out community members of all ages. Artisanal…
DetailsBy Hannah Alpert, CSA Young Professionals I don’t love the phrase “kill two birds with one stone” (why does it have to sound so harsh?!), but one of my favorite things to do is fill two needs with one deed. Whether it’s talking on the phone to an old friend while driving to work, walking…
DetailsCSA is thrilled to announce CSA Young Professionals’ new chair, Kei Shao Tikkanen! Kei was born and raised in Los Angeles, spent several years in New England, then moved to the Bay Area with her partner in 2021. She is currently working for a healthcare startup, Cityblock Health, as a strategy and operations manager. In…
DetailsWe hosted a well-attended fundraiser for our Homeless Services Program on Sunday, April 24 at Rengstorff Park. It was our first time holding an in-person community-wide event since 2019! The theme of this year’s Empty Bowls was Sundaes on a Sunday. Ice cream provided by Baskin Robbins on Miramonte replaced the traditional soup for the…
DetailsCSA is pleased to announce the promotion of LaDrea Clark to Food and Nutrition Center (FNC) Program Director. Clark has been with CSA for 17 years, first serving as FNC Assistant before moving into her most recent position as Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator. As Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator, Clark focused on recruiting and…
DetailsWe are delighted to announce the promotion of longtime CSA employee Simone Berkowitz to the role of Development Director. Simone began her work at CSA five years ago running the Challenge Diabetes Program, next moved into an analyst role, and has served in an interim capacity leading fundraising efforts since October. Simone has an Economics…
DetailsCSA is pleased to announce the promotion of Alicia Herrick to Director of Senior Services. Alicia has been with the agency for two years, serving as a Senior Services Intensive Case Manager. In this capacity, Alicia has worked closely with seniors to help them prevent repeat hospitalizations, and has also managed outreach to community partners.…
DetailsCSA is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Imbesi to Director of Operations. Alex has been at CSA for over four years, serving as Senior Services Program Director. In his new position, he will oversee agency operations and logistics as well as CSA’s food distribution programs. “I am very excited about this opportunity,” says…
DetailsWe are delighted to spotlight Hannah Alpert, YP member and active volunteer at CSA. She has been with the Young Professionals group since January of 2021. Attending monthly meetings, networking with CSA staff, helping plan Empty Glasses, delivering food to COVID-positive clients, and volunteering at the Back-to-School event we held in July are just a…
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