Fall 2026 Quarterly Newsletter: Celebrating Community, Building What's Next

This fall gave us a lot to celebrate. More than 150 neighbors joined us for our first State of the Foundation, where we honored our 2026 grantees and launched the Community Foundation's 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan.

Our Fall Quarterly Newsletter brings that afternoon together with the rest of the season. Inside you will find:

• A letter from CEO Cassandra Kartashov
• The three Latino Generations scholars heading off to college this year
• The stories behind the Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund and the Connie O'Connor Education Fund
• A look at the Women's Fund
• An introduction to our two newest board members, Lizett Rodriguez Peña and Ann Marie Barragán

You will also find details on two ways to come together this fall:

• Latino Generations 10th Anniversary Celebration, October 10
• National Philanthropy Day, November 19

Sponsorships for both start at $500.

Download the full newsletter below. If anything in it sparks a question, or you would like to talk about starting a fund, making a gift, or sponsoring an event, reach out to Arturo Muñoz at [email protected] or 831.269.5222.