Sep92020

Spotlight on Tom Smith, 2020 Hometown Hero

Awards, Hometown Heroes, Volunteers5 Comments

We are delighted to honor Tom Smith as one of our 2020 Hometown Heroes. Tom embodies the best of community volunteerism and leadership. Over the years, Tom has been involved with the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 1998-99, and the Los Altos United Methodist Church (LAUMC) where he and his wife Karen are active members. In 2016, Karen and Tom received the Chamber’s coveted Walter & Marie Singer award given “to those exhibiting community service, generosity and commitment to business.”

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Sep12020

2020 Hometown Heroes: Let the Celebration Begin!

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Since the pandemic began in mid- March, CSA has had to pivot agency operations to meet increasing community need.
Overall, we have seen a 76% increase in the number of households served compared to the same period last year. That translates into over 1,000 new households who have signed up for services including groceries, rental assistance and more.

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Sep12020

Pivoting to Meet Increasing Community Need

Agency Information, COVID-19 Response, Feeding the Hungry, Food & Nutrition Center, Senior Nutrition Program1 Comment

Since the pandemic began in mid- March, CSA has had to pivot agency operations to meet increasing community need.
Overall, we have seen a 76% increase in the number of households served compared to the same period last year. That translates into over 1,000 new households who have signed up for services including groceries, rental assistance and more.

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