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Candice Bun
In Community Happenings,

Summer 2025

Dear GU Friends,

A few weeks ago, we sent out a letter about our exciting plans for Summer Camp 2025. Thank you so much to those who have already given—we’re truly grateful! Because of your generosity, children in our community will enjoy a summer filled with friendship, fresh air, movement, learning, and joy.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Camp Hope Horizon for six weeks, from June 16 to July 25, 2025. Each day, our students will be dropped off by GU staff at 7:30 a.m. and taken to camp, where they’ll be immersed in a nurturing and Christ-centered environment with Bible lessons, songs, and more!

Partnering with this Christian organization has been a dream for years, and we’re excited to see it come to life!

If you haven’t yet had a chance to give, it’s not too late. We’re still raising funds to support our dedicated staff and ensure every child and teen intern can participate, regardless of their family’s financial situation.

Please take a look at the letter below for more details. Thank you for standing with us to create a summer full of belonging, safety, and hope.

With gratitude,

The Generations United Team

P.S. Please save the date for our Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We will have some BIG news to share then!

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Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, , Upcoming Events

April Newsletter 2025

Spring is in the air! The best part is that it is Easter season- He is Risen.

We consider it an immense privilege to serve our immigrant community and don’t take it lightly. Your participation in their story overwhelms us with gratitude. These are some of the hardest-working families, yet the season is difficult. Many families in our community face not having work due to the rains, so we rejoice in clearer days ahead. Every day, our community is facing so many challenges. The fear over deportation is real, and if you’d like resources or a place to learn how to support, advocate, and engage, we can help! When we feel helpless, there are ways to help support the people you encounter daily. You can also offer support by donating items, hosting fundraising campaigns (reply for more info), or spreading awareness about immigrant needs. Additionally, advocating for immigrant rights and attending town hall meetings can make a difference. We are finding that so many people are interested in engaging. Please reply to this email for more opportunities. You can find information on San Mateo County’s website.

As we move toward the end of the school year, we prepare for a move out of the Salvation Army in June. Additionally, we are making plans for the summer camp season. The “summer slide” is a startling reality for our students who thrive in structured environments where they can learn. Children in our community deserve better than sitting in their parking lots or at home watching a screen. Join us as we create the most amazing summer for them. If you’d like to come and read with a child, teach some math or just be a friend, we have room for your gift!

Please take a moment to see all the good things that we have celebrated and make plans to join us for our Annual Easter Celebration on Good Friday! We have room for a few more volunteers and as always welcome your financial support to make this event better than ever. We are thankful for our partners at Stanford who generously offer the use of the park space and portable toilets.

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Consider a recurring gift or make a one-time donation to help with our relocation expenses.

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Easter Celebration 2025

one girl age 4 with dark hair and a white bow on her ponytail. another girl about 4 with brown hair and a pink shirt also coloring.

We hosted our Easter Celebration on Friday, 4/18, at Stanford Park (Bay/2nd Ave. next to Andrew Spinas)! We had over 40 volunteers help us make this event a success for our students and families. Thank you so much to everyone! This included snack donations, too! This is a community-wide event, and welcomed 150+ people. There were games, crafts, face painting, treats, and a giant Easter egg hunt! Thank you so much, Juancarlos, our Community Events Liaison, for your hard work and leadership. We are so grateful to John Becker & Jeremiah Campos for sharing an Easter message with the crowd.

Welcome Back, Teacher Kopo!

Teacher Kopo Tapelu is back at the Academic Enrichment Center and helping guide students. We are so grateful for his expertise, gentle spirit, and fun-loving attitude. You can reach him at kopo@genu.wearelevantar.org or click the photo.

Fun for the whole family!

This past month, families gathered for Kids Carpentry, a four-week workshop led by John Tust that brought parents and kids together through the joy of building. We are so grateful to John!

This past month, families gathered for Kids Carpentry, a four-week workshop led by John Tust that brought parents and kids together through the joy of building. We are so grateful to John!

My husband and I enjoyed watching our girls build their own keepsake boxes from scratch over the 3 weeks the class met. We learned proper terms for various tools, got to get the muscles going with the saws and hammering in nails, and my 5-year-old’s personal favorite, sanding down the wood so it was nice and smooth. We loved every week and thank John for his expertise and fun teaching style! – Crystal Ibarra Tapelu

Save the Date!

Our End-of-the-Year AEC Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 4 pm.

Please join us to celebrate this year and rejoice in overcoming many challenges during our move. This will also include a special Graduation Celebration for students moving up to 6th and 9th grades, AND a “Thank You” to our volunteers. We know the future will continue to be bright as we forge ahead in serving this incredible community. Volunteers and donors – we hope you will join us.

AEC Spotlight

Leda Girardi has been working closely with Melany for the past few months. Like Melany, Leda also needed to learn English as a second language during her time in elementary school, which helped them bond easily over their shared experience. When Melany first joined our program, she primarily spoke Spanish. However, through their one-on-one sessions, Melany has become more confident and expressive, gaining greater fluency and comfort in speaking English.

Thank you, Leda, for your time and care!

Thank you, Woodside Priory!

Our friends at Woodside Priory do more than just volunteer; they rally together to make an impact, too! Super Sophomore student Genevieve was a driving force behind a successful spring fundraiser that brought $850 to GU! These students are a shining example of what it means to give and serve in a community. We are so grateful for their generosity in supporting events and initiatives that directly impact our GU students. Through them, these little ones feel seen, loved, and celebrated!

A group photo with 10 high school student mentors and approximately 5 elementary aged students.

Important Dates

Click here for this month’s AEC calendar with important dates and reminders.

Saturday 5/10 – Día de las Madres (Mother’s Day) Celebration

Tuesday 5/13 – Happy Birthday, Keith Miller!

Thursday 5/22 – Graduation Celebration & Volunteer Appreciation

All donations are tax-deductible. FEIN: 51-0666650

Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, , Upcoming Events

March Newsletter 2025

Today (March 13) I celebrate my 65th birthday! God has graced my life in so many ways, and I am forever grateful for this journey of faith in which He has allowed me to live. My intentions are clear, and I have a firm commitment to continue advocating for and empowering families in North Fair Oaks/Redwood City. For as long as I can recall, my life has been filled with opportunities to believe in miracles. Often I will say that I am a miracle walking. I believe with my whole heart that God has called me to this work. In March we celebrate women, the missionary St. Patrick, and the first day of Spring. While we acknowledge the progress made since the original commemoration of International Women’s Day in 1911, a lot still needs to be accomplished if we are to create a sustainable future for women and girls. I’m a proud Latina who learned to work hard, love fiercely and believe that I could make a difference in our community. I am blessed to have 2 amazing daughters who I treasure and their families. Getting to be with them all this month has been my joy. Please pray as Crystal continues to heal from her injuries of 6 months ago. We need a miracle!

We will continue to stand with hard working immigrant families amid the fear of deportation. We continue to stay abreast of the legal challenges our communities face every day. Men, women, and children are being separated from their families and we must stand in the gap. Although we were told only criminals were in jeopardy, this is not the case. This past month, we have participated in “Know Your Rights,” workshops and joined forces with other non-profits to equip families. If you need any information or have questions, please feel free to reach out and to pray for the well-being of those most impacted and living in fear. The Immigrant Resource Legal Center (IRLC) has an information page with links to RED CARD resources for those who need it.

Join us as we search for a new building and believe with us that we will return to NFO by the start of the school year in September. It will indeed be a miracle story.

The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:34 NIV

Mental Health Partnership: BeyondOK

We are thrilled to be hosting a 5-week mental health workshop at KIPP Excellencia in partnership with BeyondOK and Sequoia Healthcare District.

The timing was right for us to work together and create cohorts that will learn and stand together as families face grief, trauma, depression, and fear. We have completed three sessions and have two more weeks to go, and in that time we have been encouraged by the way these families are opening up and talking about the challenges they face and their children are facing. This partnership has been nothing short of incredible and we look forward to continuing the dialogue even after the sessions are finished.

These meetings are a chance to connect with other parents and deepens the community ties. Parenting can be challenging under normal circumstances, during these unprecedented times parents can feel even more isolated or ill-equipped. When parents know there are others feeling the same way or dealing with similar issues, it helps them feel less alone.

Happy Birthday, Angie!

Give to GU in honor of Angie’s birthday. Click below to give.

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We love Angie and are so grateful for her leadership and love for her family, church, community members & even strangers!

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Daniela has been a part of Generations United for many years. We have enjoyed having her as a student, intern and now as a staff member!

Hear our story and share it!

Last newsletter we shared this video and now we want YOU to share it with friends and family. Please click and share to your social networks to help us spread the word of all that God is doing.

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Mission Symposium at Peninsula Covenant Church

We were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Mission Fair at PCC, where we connected with community members and engaged in meaningful conversations about immigration issues affecting the Fair Oaks community. It was a powerful space to raise awareness, educate others on these challenges, and share the resources we use to help families navigate these situations.

Through personal stories, we highlighted the real-life impact of immigration policies and the hardships faced by those most affected.

We deeply appreciate our 15+ year partnership with PCC and the hundreds of volunteers who have worked alongside us during this time and in the past to support our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to listen, learn, and engage in these critical discussions! As we continue our work, we invite you to learn more about our efforts to return to North Fair Oaks by reading this article: Much-needed nonprofit looks for return to North Fair Oaks.

We also invite you to join us at Peninsula Covenant Church for their Mission Awareness Lunch on March 30. We will be sharing about what we do and how to get involved, we would love to have your support. We are meeting in Room 20 from 12pm-1pm.

Easter is coming!

Our annual Easter celebration is back! Join us on Friday, April 18 from 4-6 pm for some spring fun as we put on an easter egg hunt, games, and activities for the community! Festivities will take place at the grassy [Stanford] field just North of Andrew Spinas Park. We need the help of many friends to make this event special for all of our little (and big) ones.

  • Set up/Tear Down
  • “Hiding”/Scattering eggs for the hunt
  • Facilitating and organizing on the day of the event

Click here to volunteer or click to view our Amazon Wishlist

Important Dates

Click here for this month’s AEC calendar with important dates and reminders.

Tuesdays 3/18,3/25 – Beyond OK (Mental Health workshops)

Thursday 3/13 – Angie’s Birthday and Daniela G.’s Birthday

Friday 4/18 – Easter Celebration @ Stanford RWC 4-6 PM

All donations are tax-deductible. FEIN: 51-0666650

Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, Upcoming Events

Sponsor A Family 2024

‘TIS THE SEASON

Sponsor-A-Family 2024 was a huge success! This year we brought holiday blessings to over 50 families. The day-to-day rising costs of living in Silicon Valley are evident to everyone here, and every little bit helps during this season. So many people were a part of spreading the joy of this season to our community! We had shoppers for gifts, generous sponsors made financial contributions, and volunteers wrapped presents and helped decorate our Christmas space.

Thank you to Little Flock COGIC for partnering with us and hosting this year’s events!

565 Warrington Ave. Redwood City

Click to see a recap of our amazing event!

“Generations United is an organization that invites you into partnership and relationship, and it has been a huge blessing for me and my family. It’s been a great opportunity to meet our neighbors, come alongside communities, and support each other. While it’s easy to become inward-looking, Generations United widens our world and leads the way to model a more compassionate and generous community.”
– Jennifer Wong
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Take a look at the video below for highlights from last year

Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, Upcoming Events

Fall Events 2024

Stay up to date with events and opportunities around our community. See below for more information on Fall events in Redwood City, activities, resources, and more.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

This annual event is a highlight of our holiday season. We would love to see you there! Click below to RSVP and sign up to help or bring food. This family-friendly event begins promptly at 4 pm with volunteer shifts starting at 3 and others finishing at 7.

Use the arrow to view the flyer in English / Use la flecha para ver el imagen en español.

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Our annual Christmas event is coming! Stay tuned for more information on donation and volunteer opportunities!
Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, Upcoming Events

Cultural and Community Opportunities

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Generations United!
Explore the culture around our city and find ways to get and stay connected to our neighbors in Redwood City.

A decorated guitar with a label of La Musica
picture of a taco stand
group of dancers in traditional Mexican dress

We’ve added a map below for some of the suggested locations. Have fun exploring!

1. EL ELOTE Fiestas Patrias in Downtown Redwood City – Sun. Sept. 15, 3 pm – 8 pm

2. EL PAVO– Join us in our Community Thanksgiving Dinner in November (details to follow)

3. LA IGLESIA– Attend a Spanish-speaking church (Kairos Church or Verbo) Comunidad Familiar Cristiana, Familia Cristiana Verbo, Templo La Luz

7. LA MÚSICA– Listen to Spanish worship music or attend a concert in Spanish

10. EL PAN DULCE– Try a warm concha or a Mexican snack (Panaderia Michoacán)

11. LOS TACOS– Try a new restaurant/food (pupusas, tamales, caldo, birria, etc) or from a region you’ve never tried (Cuban, Puerto Rican, Peruvian)

15. EL MERCADO– Visit a Hispanic Market (Mi Rancho, El Mercadito Latino, Chavez, etc.)

16. LA CALAVERA– Attend Redwood City’s Día De Los Muertos Festival (details to follow)

17. LA BANDERA– The Mexican flag will be raised in Redwood City Downtown at 10 am.

24. LA DANZA– Go to a cultural presentation (Colibrí Rojo), an art exhibit, or join us for our Danza & Music classes on Fridays (4:45pm-5:45pm) or Mariachi lessons on Sundays (9:00am-1:00pm)

Join our friends at the Redwood City Public Library for more events to honor Hispanic Heritage Month!

Click here to view the RCPL Newsletter with all the events!

Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, , Upcoming Events

Spring Newsletter 2024

Friends,

This year, Mother’s Day holds a special weight for many families in our community. Some moms won’t get to see their mothers, grandmothers might miss out on precious time with their grandchildren, and some families are grieving mothers lost due to the challenges of immigration.

But here’s the beautiful truth: families come in all shapes and sizes, and love is the language that binds us together.

That’s why we need YOU! We’re hosting a special Mother’s Day event on Friday, and it’s the perfect opportunity to shower our community with love and support.

By volunteering, you can be the bridge that connects mothers with their children, grandmothers with their grandkids, and families facing loss with a caring community.

Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they get to participate in a fun activity with a caring volunteer like you. Think of the comfort you can bring to a grieving mother by simply offering a listening ear and a warm hug.

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the love that transcends distance, loss, and circumstance.

We can’t do it without you. Sign up to volunteer today and be part of something truly special!

Love always,

Mama Angie

For those who are in the know, my claim to fame is that I’ve been known to many as “MamaAng”

I wear this badge of honor tirelessly and with humility!

P.S. Did you know that in México, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th? It’s a beautiful reminder that love for moms comes in all forms, and across all cultures.

10th Annual

Día de las Madres 2024

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Día de las Madres

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the Mothers of our community. May 10 is the day that many Latin American countries celebrate Mother’s Day and we will honor our mothers on that afternoon.

We will have music, sweet treats, and a special performance by Danza Colibri!

Join us to celebrate the amazing women of North Fair Oaks. We also welcome your financial support.

Join Us

Our Match Campaign is heating up! Thanks to our generous donors, the money given is doubled up to $50K! We are inching closer to our goal and every gift brings us closer to our goal. Thank you!

 

We’d love to see you this month!

There are many opportunities for you to support our students and be a part of events:

We love our volunteers!

As we head into the final few weeks of school, we are calling on all volunteers to support our students in finishing the school year strong! We need your help to play games, read, do art projects, and just be present with our students at our AEC before we close for a break on 5/24. Can you spare an hour or two in the coming weeks? Our center is open Mon-Fri from 3-6 pm. Click below to sign up.

Join Us!

Important Dates in May

  • 10 – Mother’s Day/Día de las Madres Celebration at Stanford RWC Lawn
  • 13 – Happy birthday to Keith Miller
  • 24 – Last Day of AEC – End of the Year Celebration

Click here to view our current AEC Calendar

We welcome your financial support and encourage donations via Facebook or Zelle (no fees!). We also accept ACH, Venmo, and PayPal.
Details are on our website, click below.
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Candice Bun
In Community Happenings,

April Newsletter 2024

Friends,

In just a few short months, our time at 895 2nd Ave. will end, and we will be in a different location by the start of the next school year. Although we had high hopes and planned to make this location our long-term community space for our families, gentrification and displacement are affecting us at a critical time. We believe it is a blessing in disguise.

We are in discussions with a property owner whose building keeps us in the vicinity of one of the largest schools in our area. This has been our hope! Please stand with us through this transition at the end of September. We are believing for a miracle to purchase the building at some point, but that requires a bit more time and strategic conversations with funders. We are trusting God to make this dream a reality! As of now, we are looking to lease a detached section of this building, and we hope to stay in this location and not have to transition again.

We are calling on all our friends to join us in this endeavor. Let’s spend time together encouraging our community. Stop by and introduce us to people who might want to be a part of our amazing story!

We are thrilled to have a $50,000 match from a generous donor and are more committed than ever to empowering and advocating for families. Join us for prayer this Friday, 4/19 at 895 2nd Avenue at 9:30 a.m. as we trust Him for our next location.

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Give towards Easter

We hosted our annual Easter egg hunt on Thursday, 3/28, at Stanford Park across the street and had a great time! Thank you to our incredible volunteers, partners, and families who showed up to help us and drop off donations. Special thanks to SM County Sheriffs Javier Acosta, Rodney Reed, and Joaquin Moren. Thank you to SAL (Sheriff’s Activity League), Mason Lok, and the youth team, who blessed the event with volunteers. Our staff worked hard to make this event successful for all families who joined us.

Click to see a video here.

Welcome, Raissa & Ana Betty!

Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov
Teacher Raissa joined us as a volunteer to lead the youth choir and quickly pivoted to making it official as our newest staff member! We are blessed to have her filling in the gaps in various capacities – event coordinator, program coordinator, and even stepping in to help lead the AEC! Raissa is trilingual (French, English, Spanish) and has lived in Mexico (Baja California). Please help us give her a warm welcome! Click the photo for more information.
Ana Betty Lopez Rodriguez
Folks around here know Ana Betty for her infectious laughter and can-do attitude. As a mother of many students who’ve passed through Generations United, she is intimately acquainted with the work that we do and has been a dedicated volunteer for many years. We have welcomed her to our team and she has jumped in with full force! Bienvenida!

Our 2023 Impact Report is here! Check your mailbox for a physical copy of the amazing things we have done this year with the continued support of our dedicated staff, faithful volunteers, and loyal supporters. For a sneak peek at the digital version, click the button below or the photo.

Click to see the Impact Report

If you did not receive a physical copy, please click here to provide your mailing address, and we will send one right to you. You can also stop by 895 2nd Ave. and pick up one for yourself and one for a friend to spread the word!

Important Dates
Click here for this month’s AEC calendar with important dates and reminders.
  • Saturday 4/13 – Happy Birthday, Gabriela Gochez!
  • Friday 4/19 – Prayer at 9 am, 895 2nd Ave. Redwood City
  • Friday 5/10 – Día de las Madres (Mother’s Day) Celebration
  • Monday 5/13 – Happy Birthday, Keith Miller!

Volunteer Call to Action

As we head into the final few weeks of school, we are calling on all volunteers to support our students in finishing the school year strong! We need your help playing games, reading, doing art projects, and being present with our AEC students. Can you spare an hour or two in the coming weeks? Our center is open Mon-Thurs from 3-6 pm.

Join Us
We welcome your financial support and encourage donations via Facebook or Zelle (no fees!). We also accept ACH, Venmo, and PayPal.
Details are on our donation page, click below.
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Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, , Upcoming Events

March Newsletter 2024

As we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m filled with gratitude for the many women who have influenced and shaped my life. So many have encouraged, mentored, and motivated me to fulfill the call of God in my life. This call has made me a better wife, mother, friend, leader, and colleague. I pray my life will do the same for others. It is a high calling to serve people, and so many have modeled sacrifice and a life of service to me. Please take a moment to thank the women in your life for their great love and investment. I’m thankful for the ladies in my life. May we forge the way forward for those who come behind us.

We have some critical updates about GU 2024, and you will receive our Impact Report 2023 by the end of the month and a copy online.

Important information and updates will also be shared at our monthly prayer gathering this Friday, 3/15, at 9 am. Join us, please. We have lots to share and pray about.

Join us for the 12th Annual OYE Latinx Youth Conference. OYE is a fantastic youth leadership event that I will have the opportunity to speak at on Saturday, 3/23. Join us when 450+ students, parents, and presenters unite to encourage the next generation.

Easter comes early, and we would love for you to join us on Thursday, 3/28, 3 pm – 6 pm – we need lots of help. We will be across the street from our center on the Stanford campus lawn. Details below.

Summer Internships

Daniela

Welcome to the interns joining us, thanks to our partnership with Redwood City Together. They are busy supporting students, helping around the AEC, and learning valuable leadership skills in many areas including:

  • Administrative
  • Facilities/Inventory
  • Educational
  • Events

Love Week

Thanks to Ms. Karen Johnson for leading Valentine-themed stretches with students! We love having you!

Valentine’s Day Fun

Our students enjoyed making crafts and cards for Valentine’s Day.

Happy Birthday Angie!

Today (3/13) we celebrate our amazing founder and Executive Director, Angie Ibarra Miller. You can reply to this email to send well wishes and click below to donate in her honor.

Happy Birthday Donations

Easter is coming!

Our annual Easter egg hunt is back! Join the fun on March 28 as we have some spring fun. Festivities will take place at the grassy [Stanford] field just North of Andrew Spinas Park. We need the help of many friends to make this event special for all of our little (and big) ones.

Click the flyer to sign up today!

Generations United Choir

 

This month, we had our first choir gathering with Ms. Raissa! We are excited for this new music partnership which further expands our offerings in the Arts.

Important Dates

Click here for this month’s AEC calendar with important dates and reminders.
13: Angie’s birthday, Ms. Daniela’s birthday
15: Prayer at the AEC 9am
28: Easter Event 3pm-6pm
30-31: AEC Closed


This month we celebrate the incredible achievements of women across history. We are proud to be a Latina-led and founded non-profit and to have the support of so many incredible women. We’d love to have more mentors for our students and business leaders; reply today to be a part of our work!

All donations are tax-deductible. FEIN: 51-0666650

Candice Bun
In Community Happenings, , Upcoming Events

November Newsletter 2023

A Note From Angie

There are less than two months left in this year, and Fall is underway. We are filled with gratitude daily as we spend more time with our families. The Academic Enrichment Center is busy with wonderful student volunteers from local high schools as well as our caring adults from nearby. Our friends at Little Flock Church hosted their second annual Fall Festival and we all enjoyed games, yummy food, and lots of laughter; what a treat to celebrate in our neighborhood. We barely had time to breathe before another celebration at our AEC. Día de los Muertos is always a highlight here at Generations United; we celebrated the lives of those who have gone before us and enjoyed tasty treats and dancing from our favorite dance group, Danza Colibri. This past weekend, we hosted our friends from becomenew for lunch, and it was such a delight! We are heading straight into a fun-filled holiday season. Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held on November 12, and we also began registration for our Sponsor a Family Initiative. We will wrap presents at Sequoia Christian Church on December 8 and distribute them on the 9th. All the details are below, and we look forward to seeing you this Christmas season as we work together to empower the families in our community. Be on the lookout for our year-end fundraising letter and match campaign!

Dates to Remember

  • 11/15: Generations United turns 16!
  • 11/17 – Candice Bún’s birthday
  • 11/20-11/24: No AEC Programming – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • 12/8 & 12/9 – Sponsor A Family & Christmas Celebration

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

This event is a big hit every year. Where else can you enjoy a community dinner with turkey, tamales, ham, and pupusas? We shared a meal together and kicked off the Holiday Season at Generations United. Many friends signed up to bring food and serve, and we had an amazing time. Stay tuned for pics and video!

Fall Festival

Our staff and families enjoyed the 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Little Flock COGIC. We played games, ate treats, and had a blast. It was a beautiful picture of community right here in North Fair Oaks.

There were costumes, sack races, pumpkin carving, and all the Autumn joy we could contain. Thank you to our neighbors at Little Flock for hosting an amazing event!

Día de los Muertos

On November 1 & 2, we honored the memory of our loved ones and celebrated our rich cultural history with a joyous Dia de Los Muertos celebration. Thank you to all of the families and friends who joined us in sharing this tradition.
Special thanks to Sheena & the Laurel Street Arts team for helping us make frames for our ofrenda!

High School Helpers

It has been a joy and a blessing to have students join us from local high schools. Students from Woodside Priory, Serra, Menlo, and Everest have been giving their time in the afternoons to support our AEC students: reading, games, academic activities, crafts, and more. We hope GU students are inspired to give back and be high achievers with sights set on big things – just like the students who volunteer with us. Do you have a high school student with community service hours or a project to complete? We still need more volunteers (youth and adults) to read and spend time with our students after school. Click below for more information and to sign up.

Congratulations, Kat!

Congratulations to our talented and passionate AEC Staff Member, Katya Alvarado, on graduating from the Medical Assistant program through JobTrain. Kat has been connected to Generations United for many years and continues to invest in our students now that she has completed her schooling. We are so proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Happy Birthday, Candice!

A very special happy birthday (11/17) to our longest-serving staff member, Candice Bún. She is a superstar in every sense of the word. Not only does she remotely manage so much of the day-to-day efforts at GU, she is a wife, mom, worship leader, business owner, gardener, and friend!

We are thrilled to watch Can excel at everything she does and doubly happy she is part of our team.

Hope you have an amazing birthday month! We love you!

Sponsor a Family

Every Christmas, Generations United hosts a celebration to bless the families of our community. In years past, we have had massive gift/toy drives to serve the numerous families we impacted through our food distribution and AEC programs. This year, we’ve received a very generous gift of toys through our partnership with TBC.

Additionally, we will focus with intention on the families we serve through our AEC and on-site programs. As we do this, we will match families with generous donors to provide some extra Christmas cheer for them. You can participate by providing a Holiday Meal (or a gift card) or purchasing from a family’s wish list. Volunteers are needed to help with shopping, wrapping, and distributing presents. We are honored to partner with Sequoia Christian Church to host this event. Please see the flyer below and click it for more information and to sign up.

Giving Tuesday
Remember that the Tuesday after Black Friday is #GivingTuesday and is the biggest giving day of the year for nonprofits! Please consider a generous gift in honor of our 16 years of service to the community, and we need your help to spread the word! Share Generations United with your friends. Tweet, add to stories, TikTok, LinkedIn, or Facebook…whatever you do, join us as we expand our reach.
Click here to view our AEC Calendar and stay up to date!

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