Feb 27, 2012 By Salesforce.com Foundation

Efficiency to Innovation: A path to social impact

When Bob Bennett talks about leading Family Services Agency of San Francisco, his primary focus is innovation in delivery of services for the mentally ill. This can be a surprise because Bob’s organization is well over 100 years old--a veritable institution in San Francisco’s history of... Read More

Feb 01, 2012 By Salesforce.com Foundation

Making Strides: San Francisco Homeless Families Venture on a New Journey

It’s been about six weeks since a young boy named Rudy was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle. In the photo Rudy was getting ready for school – standing outside a tent in a parking lot where his family was camped. Happily, much has changed in the past few weeks for Rudy and for dozens of... Read More

Jan 27, 2012 By Salesforce.com Foundation

Sometimes the Best Lessons We Learn are from Each Other

Michael Tierney departed for Japan in November 2011 hoping to make a difference in the regions devastated by the earthquake and tsunami back in March 2011. Here's his personal account of his experience. "Since the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I wanted to find a way to find a way... Read More

Jan 04, 2012 By Salesforce.com Foundation

Holiday Volunteering Spirit Spreads Far & Wide

Happy New Year! Throughout the holiday season Salesforce.com employees across the world went above and beyond. With more than 200,000 collective volunteer hours, we’ve assembled ‘welcome home baskets’ for homeless families transitioning into housing, gathered toys for needy children, built... Read More

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Dec 07, 2011 By Salesforce.com Foundation

$1 million Raised to Support College Track

Changing the world, one student at a time Fall.  For many high school seniors it’s the busy time of finishing college applications—writing essays, polishing resumes, visiting campuses.  But for other students the promise of a college education and the opportunities it brings feels out... Read More