SAN
MATEO, Calif., Feb. 19,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peninsula Family Service
(PFS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering
individuals and families across the Peninsula, is proud to announce
a year-long celebration marking its 75th anniversary. Since 1950,
PFS has been a trusted community partner, providing essential
services that enable community members to lead healthy, stable
lives.
Over the past seven and a half decades, PFS has expanded to
offer more than 45 programs and services, reaching over 10,000
neighbors annually in San Mateo
and Santa Clara counties. These
programs encompass early learning, financial empowerment, older
adult support, and employment services, all designed to help
individuals realize their full potential. As the organization marks
this achievement, it remains committed to expanding access to
resources that build stronger communities for the next 75 years and
beyond.
"This milestone is a celebration of the partnerships and people
who have made our impact possible," said Heather Cleary, CEO of Peninsula Family Service.
"As we look ahead, we do so with the same determination that has
guided us from the start. Our mission continues—evolving,
innovating, and ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors
finds the support they need to thrive."
A Year of Celebration
The year-long celebration will feature a series of events and
initiatives designed to honor PFS's history. Kicking off the
festivities, the Hillsborough Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Service
(HAPFS) will host a Disco & Diamonds Gala in support of
PFS on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at
Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park,
CA. The evening will feature cocktails at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and a live auction at
7:00 pm, and dancing at 9:00 pm. Explore Tickets and information.
Following the gala, PFS will host a series of events throughout
the year:
- May 1: 75th Birthday
Party – PFS is celebrating 50 years of impact at the San
Mateo County Historical Museum. Learn more about sponsorship
opportunities.
- July 19: 75th
Anniversary Community Picnic – A family-friendly gathering
bringing together community members, partners, and supporters.
Explore sponsorship opportunities.
- September 25: Annual Thought Leader Series:
Transforming Society with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity and
Challenge – The 10th PFS Thought Leader Series
will feature expert discussions on AI's impact on employment,
financial access, and ethics. Learn more about sponsorship
opportunities.
- October 20: 75th Golf Tournament – PFS is
hosting a celebrity golf tournament on Monday, October 20 at the Palo Alto Hills Country
Club in support of essential community programs. Sponsorship
opportunities and registration.
For more information on the 75th Anniversary events, please
visit https://peninsulafamilyservice.org/75-years/.
About Peninsula Family Service
Peninsula Family Service (PFS) strengthens communities across
San Mateo and Santa Clara counties by providing children,
families, and older adults with the support and tools to realize
their full potential and lead healthy, stable lives. As one of the
largest providers of infant, toddler, and preschool programs in the
region, PFS also offers services in early childhood development,
financial empowerment, employment services, and older adult
support, ensuring that people at every stage of life have access to
opportunities that help them thrive. Established in 1950, PFS has
remained a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering
stability, opportunity, and well-being for the individuals and
families it serves. For more information, visit
www.peninsulafamilyservice.org.
Contact: Koren Temple Perry
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Ktemple-perry@pfso.org
650.403.4300 Ext. 4417
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