Dear friends, The Jackie Speier Foundation is halfway through a year of real momentum. As we head into the final weeks of summer, here's a look at the impact we've had on children and families so far. Off to a Strong Start Major progress continues on our flagship initiative, the Baby Bonus Program–a three-year pilot supporting low-income families with newborn babies through direct financial assistance and coordinated care resources. One year into the program, recruitment is m

Greetings to Friends and Colleagues: When I came home three years ago after a decade and one-half in Congress, I thought I knew San Mateo County. But what I found stunned me. We are the fourth richest county in the nation, and yet 10% of our children under five live below the poverty line. That’s 27,000 children in poverty — here, in one of America’s most prosperous regions. Our food banks are serving record numbers — Second Harvest is feeding more than 100,000 residents eve

Jackie’s Closet brought together thoughtfully curated items, volunteers, and conscious shoppers to support women and children in San Mateo County while promoting sustainability through community giving.