Staff Awarded Professional Development Grants through The Columbia Foundation

Congratulations to CSA staff members Janice Bonello and Eonis Cibrian Pelayo, who were recently awarded grants from the Walter & Marian English Awards Fund for professional development in the field of human services. The Fund is administered by The Columbia Foundation. Janice and Eonis are delighted at this opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills…

Honoring YOUR Hometown Heroes at our 2020 Hometown Heroes Event

A BIG thank you to community members who have submitted names of their community heroes to honor during our virtual Hometown Heroes event next Thursday, October 1st, from 5:00 to 6:00PM. Here are some of the names submitted so far of individuals, businesses and organizations in Mountain View and Los Altos who have helped the community during these times of great need.

Spotlight on Foothills Congregational Church, 2020 Hometown Hero

We are delighted to honor Foothills Congregational Church (FCC) as one of our 2020 Hometown Heroes. FCC shares many core values with Community Services Agency – both organizations strive to create a friendly, caring, and supportive community that helps those in need. A goal held sacred by the church is for congregants to truly live out their faith.

Spotlight on Tom Smith, 2020 Hometown Hero

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.”

Congratulations Nicole Fargo Nosich – Young Athena Award Recipient

CSA’s Associate Director Nicole Fargo Nosich and attorney/civic leader Laura Blakely, were honored as Athena Award winners earlier this month by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. The Athena Award is an international honor given for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.