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San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Team Supports Kids Through Two Giving Efforts

For every one of their saved goals during a recent game, the San Jose Earthquakes donated $500 worth of soccer equipment to EMQ FamiliesFirst. At the end of the match, the Earthquakes had enough saves to give $2,500 in equipment for kids to use in our programs. The...

Unicorn Thrift Shop Volunteers Present Special Donation

Since 1993, the Unicorn Thrift Shop in San Jose has been devoted to donating store profits to help the children and families served by EMQ FamiliesFirst. At their annual luncheon, volunteers presented Roberto Favela, vice president of Foster Care and Adoption Services...

Volunteers Host “Fun in the Sun” Party for Bay Area Kids

Often times kids in our programs don’t have a chance to experience memorable activities that are both positive and fun. The annual “Fun in the Sun” party does just that. Hosted by the Butter Paddle, the party gives children in our Residential and Foster Care programs...

AnnieGlass Celebrates Grand Opening on Santana Row

AnnieGlass celebrated the opening of its new store on Santana Row with a grand reception with wine tasting and hors d’ oeuvres served to almost 150 attendees. A portion of the day’s sales were donated to EMQ FamiliesFirst. Along with the new store on Santana Row,...

Children Perform “Wizard of Oz” with Help from Busy Philipps

Made possible by an anonymous grant to the Endless Summer therapeutic after school program, “The Wizard of Oz” play was a hit at Hollygrove last week! Huge thanks to actress Busy Philipps for narrating. “The Wizard of Oz” was a perfect choice for a performance because...

Families Enjoy a Day of Crafts and Food Truck Fun

Inland Empire families in the Wraparound program enjoyed a day of fun as they learned how to connect together as a family during a crafting event. The purpose of the event was to teach them about fun, low-cost activities they can do together and is a resource they can...