Grant boosts low-income family programs: Family Connections to get office space, aiding coordination of parenting education services San Mateo County Times (July 2007)

SV2 Grants $100K to Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative and Positive Coaching Alliance, KGO 810 AM Morning News (mp3 - 1.54 MB)

The Youth Health affinity group awards $60,000 to Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) and $40,000 to Positive Coaching Alliance.

CLASS ACTS - A new breed of young Bay Area philanthropists redefines the meaning - and methods- of giving, San Francisco Chronicle (January 2007)

Philanthropists under 45 are changing California's philanthropic landscape by leading their peers into unconventional philanthropic efforts. Younger philanthropists have a hands-on, investment mentality with their time and money. Featuring SV2 partners Laura Arrillaga and Noosheen Hashemi!

The New Face of Philanthropy, Palo Alto Weekly (December 2006)

Philanthropic leaders are younger and more involved, seeking to apply their business savvy and expecting to see quantifiable outcomes from the organizations they fund. Contributions are seen as social investments, not merely a check for charitable causes. Featuring SV2 partners Laura Arrillaga and Anna Alioto!