We’re thrilled to announce that San Francisco Village has been awarded the 2024 Aicher Impact Award from Everyday Democracy! This prestigious award recognizes organizations that are making a significant impact in their communities through innovative and inclusive approaches to civic engagement.
About Everyday Democracy
Everyday Democracy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy at the local level. They work with communities across the United States to foster dialogue, build relationships, and create positive change. The Aicher Impact Award is given annually to an organization that embodies these values and demonstrates a commitment to empowering individuals and communities.
What This Award Means to Us
Receiving the Aicher Impact Award is a tremendous honor for San Francisco Village. It validates the hard work and dedication of our multigenerational volunteers, staff, and members. We’re committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable community for all, and this award inspires us to continue our efforts.
We’re grateful to Everyday Democracy for recognizing our work with a $5,000 grant award towards fulfilling our mission to operationalize love for elders. Thanks to our partners, donors, and the entire San Francisco community for their support and votes for SFV to receive this honor. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant city.
Please take a moment to learn about the other nonprofit organizations nominated for this award. We are thrilled to stand alongside these incredible organizations working for a just, equitable, and inclusive society. Check out College Access for Non Citizens, Alliance For Felix Cove, Hella Good Deeds and Generation Common Good.
Thank you for your continued support!
-San Francisco Village Staff and Board of Directors
Sara joined the team in 2018. She brings with her 20 years of experience in community development, philanthropy, and organizational management. She completed her bachelors at George Washington University and her masters at UC Berkeley. Her career focus has been on evaluating how community groups run from year-to-year and strengthening daily processes to increase institutional success. Sara loves travel and global development issues, particularly a non-profit she founded 10 years ago focusing on students’ access to school in Cambodia. Sara is raising her family here in San Francisco.
Maya is a public relations and communications professional with more than a decade of experience; her expertise includes consumer products and technology PR, as well as event management and content development. She has been a pro-bono consultant with the Taproot Foundation since 2012, and has participated in three service grants to date. Maya attended the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated with a BA in mass communications and a minor in political science.