Past Events
Nick’s Next Door Brings Families Together
For a fourth year in a row, renowned chef and owner, Nick Difu, dedicated an entire evening at Nick’s Next Door in Los Gatos to children and families who enjoyed a spectacular, private dinner. Our heartfelt thanks to Nick for many years…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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