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Summer 2026
Sunnyvale Community Services has grown by nearly 10%, and we have so many great things to share with you!
A Mother’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency
A household of one adult and two children sought assistance after the client’s husband, the primary breadwinner, left. The client, vision-impaired due to a rare disease, was unable to work, and the bills quickly piled up. Struggling to make ends meet, she reached out to Sunnyvale Community Services and enrolled in the Homelessness Prevention Services…
A Family’s Journey After Falling Victim to a Scam
A family of 8 faced the threat of eviction after the head of household experienced a significant reduction in work hours, making it nearly impossible to cover rent. In desperate need of assistance, they found an online account promising rental aid for families in crisis. Trusting the offer, they paid the required upfront fee and…
The Power of Second Chances
Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) believes in the power of second chances and community support. Our Homelessness Prevention Program (HPS) exemplifies this belief, as seen in the inspiring journey of one of our clients. In February 2024, a mother relocated to Santa Clara County, determined to start anew after the tragic loss of her older child…
SCS Offers Guidance and Support
When John lost his wife, his world changed overnight. Suddenly alone after decades of partnership, he faced not just grief, but the heavy burden of navigating daily life on a limited fixed income. The emotional toll made it difficult to maintain consistent work, and before long, the bills piled up and his savings disappeared. He…
Sunnyvale Community Services Brings Priceless Holiday Joy to 2,700 Children
Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) and its big-hearted supporters lightened Santa’s sleigh and brought joy to 2,700 children and their families for the holidays.
Summer 2025
In an era when essential safety-net services are being reduced and the cost of living continues to rise, the work of SCS has never been more critical—or more urgent.
Sunnyvale wants feedback for homeless safe parking sites
Sunnyvale is looking to offer safe parking for homeless residents living in their vehicles, and city officials are working on what that entails.
Summer 2024
SCS isn’t just about offering individual programs – it’s about fostering a true community hub of services.
Sunnyvale homeless resource fair draws a crowd
This article was picked up by MSN, KRON4 News. All in all our SCS coverage had an estimated 604,203 views.
Winter Wellness Fair Welcomes Hundreds To Sunnyvale Community Services
For some families in the Silicon Valley, the holidays are just another time when they need to figure out how to get by.
Preventing homelessness and hunger in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale Community Services provides food donations to 2,400 people and case management for hundreds of clients
Sunnyvale, Cupertino nonprofits hold back-to-back back-to-school events
Low-income students served by nonprofits in Sunnyvale and Cupertino went back to school last month with the supplies they needed, thanks to distribution events in both communities.
Sunnyvale Community Services Helps Local Students Get “Ready To Learn”
On Aug. 4, Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) hosted “Ready To Learn,” an all-day event held at its Kern Avenue location.
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