SVS exec at State of Union
Marie Bernard, executive director of Sunnyvale Community Services, was a virtual guest at President Joe Biden’s March 1 State of the Union Address. Bernard was invited by Rep. Ro Khanna to celebrate the work she is doing to end homelessness and hunger in his District 17.
“Marie has been a relentless advocate for our local community and improved the quality of life for countless individuals and families struggling with homelessness,” Khanna said in a statement.
Sunnyvale Community Services helps more than 10,000 clients each year with basic needs, including rental assistance, healthy foods, case management services and referrals to benefits.
“The organization goes above and beyond for everyone it serves, supplying low-income families with school supplies as well as food and gift cards during the holiday season,” added Khanna, who recently visited the nonprofit’s new Kern Avenue facility. “They truly are a hub for safety net services in Silicon Valley.”
Title IX webinar
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX’s adoption, the Santa Clara County American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting a March 19 webinar about its evolution over the years and how it affects other areas besides school sports. Title IX was intended to address sex-based discrimination in education, including equal access to financial assistance and STEM-based programs.
Panelists for the webinar include Danielle Slaton, Olympic medalist and Earthquake television analyst, and Dr. Akhila Carter-Francique, SJSU associate professor of African-American Studies and executive director of the Institute for the Study of Sports, Society and Social Change.
The webinar is set for noon-1 p.m. Register at Eventbrite.com under “Title IX 50th anniversary celebration.”
Source: www.mercurynews.com