This Giving Tuesday week, your generosity can spark incredible change!
The Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) is proud to amplify your impact by matching $1 for every $2 donated—up to $5,000 per nonprofit—for ten amazing organizations serving the Tri-Valley.
Take a moment to explore the inspiring nonprofits on our page.
Each of these 10 local nonprofits is driving meaningful, lasting impact in our community. With your support, they can achieve even more. By donating to one or multiple organizations, you ensure that every dollar goes directly to these transformative programs—thanks to CHEF covering all administrative and credit card fees. Your generosity has the power to inspire hope, foster healing, and open doors to new opportunities for those in need. Together, let’s build a stronger community and create a brighter, more promising future for all.
At Culinary Angels, every donation goes directly toward nourishing the bodies and spirits of cancer patients in our community, completely free of charge.
Your support enables us to provide fresh, organic, and nutrient-rich meals, lovingly crafted by our dedicated volunteers. Each meal is carefully prepared to bring comfort and healing to those facing the challenges of cancer, offering both nourishment and emotional support to our recipients and their families.
Thanks to your generosity, we can continue delivering these weekly meals at no cost to patients. Every dollar donated helps cover the expenses of ingredients, meal preparation, and delivery, ensuring that our recipients feel cared for and supported during a difficult time.
Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact, one meal at a time, entirely free of charge to those who need it most.
The DSCBA’s mission is to empower, inspire and support people with Down Syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.
The DSCBA’s Family Support Program provides support and guidance for families from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. Included in the program are welcome baskets for families with new babies, welcome packets for new members of all ages, educational workshops, presentations by special speakers covering a range of topics, and monthly connection group meetings.
DSCBA offers a variety of monthly in-person and virtual Connection meetings for members, including meetings for early connection, grandparent support, Spanish-speaking families, moms, dads, and more. These meetings offer opportunities for families to meet with those who have similar interests and are seeking peer support and are a safe, confidential place to talk, listen, and learn about issues we may have in common with others. As a result of connections made in these settings, many members experience lifelong friendships, support, and understanding and gain powerful knowledge that leads to success for their loved one with Down Syndrome, the family, and the community at large.
Fertile GroundWorks is making a difference in our community by sharing produce from our garden with local food pantries, educating local backyard farmers, and supporting 26 school and community gardens. Thanks to your help and 1,200 volunteers, we’ve donated over 24,000 pounds of food so far in 2024!
This year, your support also allowed us to plant 49 new fruit trees and shrubs in our “wish garden” expansion. These plants added 28 produce varieties that were requested by the clients of our food pantry partners.
In 2025, we’re expanding to grow even more. We plan to add 5,000 sq. ft. of growing space, including a special section of California native food crops inspired by the Ohlone tribes to connect our youth to local history.
This Giving Tuesday, your generosity will fund irrigation, seeds, plants, and staff to make it happen. Thank you for growing with us!
Friends of Joe Michell School (FJMS) is an educational foundation that strives to create a strong and inclusive community of parents, families, teachers, and staff with the goal of providing an outstanding educational experience for our students at Joe Michell School.
Our annual Thankful for Education fundraiser provides an opportunity for our community to contribute directly to the educational enrichment of JMS students and celebrate their educational accomplishments.
Funds raised this year will provide support for the following initiatives:
- our school library
- small grants to teachers throughout the year for various classroom needs
- organizing fun and engaging assemblies for our students
- our end-of-year field day celebration
- our 8th grade promotion event.
These initiatives will impact and enhance the educational experience of every student at JMS.
The Livermore-Amador Symphony is proud to have celebrated its 60th year, and we’re now starting our 62nd season of bringing symphonic and multi-cultural music to our Tri-Valley.
The mission of the Livermore Amador Symphony Association (LASA) is to sponsor and maintain the Symphony, to present musical programs of cultural and educational value for the benefit of the community, and to encourage, stimulate, and support community interest in the music arts.
The Symphony gives four classical concerts in the Bankhead Theater and one Pops Concert on the Green every year. Our program also encourages trains, and recognizes music talent in our youth through participation in the Symphony Youth Competition, membership in the summer Youth Orchestra for middle school through college-age students, and Awards for high school seniors who excel in music and the Tri-Valley community. The symphony also provides three yearly outreach assemblies at various elementary schools, including lower-income and minority schools. Each concert has about 300-500 students attending, meaning 1,000 elementary students receive a fun introduction to symphonic music each year.
Support Livermore High School’s Award-Winning Music Program!
Livermore High School’s music program is a community gem, inspiring students and earning top awards around the country.
But here’s the challenge:
The school district provides only minimal funding, leaving our parent boosters to raise over $150,000 each year to sustain this incredible program.
This year, we’re facing a critical shortfall, and your support is essential to keep the music alive.
- Your Donation Makes an Enormous Impact:
- Expert Coaching: Funds weekly sessions with professional musicians.
- Sheet Music: Provides high-quality music essential for performances – the backbone of our program.
- Instruments: Covers new purchases and ongoing repairs.
- Travel: Supports transportation and fees for festivals and events.
Your Gift during GIVING TUESDAY Goes Further with Matching Funds!
For a limited time, your donation stretches even further! This week only, CHEF Foundation will generously match 50% of every dollar donated. That means every $10 you give becomes $15 for our music program.
This special matching opportunity ends soon—please donate now!
Together, we can continue to create life-changing opportunities for our students and keep music alive in our community. Every note, every performance, every success starts with you.
For over three decades, Livermore Valley Opera has been dedicated to achieving the highest level of artistic excellence, delighting opera fans and newcomers alike with captivating world-class productions and community engagement programs that inspire, educate, and entertain.
With ticket sales covering only about 40% of annual production costs, the magic of opera will only continue to flourish with community support!
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us to:
- Produce Exceptional Mainstage Performances: Ensure funding needed for costumes, sets, lighting as well as attracting gifted artists and stage directors.
- Promote our Education & Community Engagement Program: Make this vibrant art form accessible to local residents of all ages, including students, families and seniors.
- Foster Careers of Young Talent: Offer educational platforms that allow young artists to learn from seasoned professionals and hone their performance skills.
- Provide Cultural Enrichment: Extend our reach beyond the stage with free community events that cultivate a deeper appreciation and understanding of opera.
With CHEF’s generous match, all funds donated to Livermore Valley Opera’s GIvingTuesday Campaign, will make a significant impact and enrich the cultural fabric of our community!
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy (MASA) is a Title 1 elementary school in Livermore focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). MASA emphasizes personalized learning, specialized reading and math instruction, and a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach that empowers students to solve real-world problems.
The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is an all-volunteer nonprofit that enhances the educational environment through parent involvement and fundraising. Last year, the PTO raised nearly $65,000 for classroom needs, school improvements, and community events. This year, however, we are short by over $10,000 from our largest fundraiser. We need your help to raise the additional funds to continue supporting our students and staff. Additionally, the PTO aims to create a special fund to assist 5th-grade students with the cost of attending Science Camp at Camp Arroyo. Our goal is to make this a sustainable fund that will provide assistance to future students for years to come.
Thanks to the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF), all donations are matched 50%, maximizing your impact.
Partners for Change is a no-cost, community-driven initiative that empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.
Through education and mentorship, we provide participants with the skills and support they need for personal development and financial literacy to overcome poverty and create meaningful change in their lives and communities.
Your generous donations, combined with CHEF’s matching contributions, will directly enable Partners for Change to continue this vital work, helping to alleviate poverty in the Tri-Valley area. Together, we can create lasting impact and support those on their journey to self-sufficiency and a brighter future.
Sunflower Hill co-develops affordable housing communities and offers life skills and enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Our 1-acre garden in Livermore, located at Hagemann Ranch, continues to provide educational, vocational, and life skills training, offering adults with I/DD opportunities to socialize, learn, and grow through our Hands-On Garden Programs. Additionally, we donate over 90% of our organic produce to local nonprofit partners, including Tri-Valley Haven, Shepherd’s Gate, Open Heart Kitchen, Culinary Angels, and our newest partner, One Nation Dreamakers, all of whom are dedicated to combating food insecurity in our community.
Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton, which opened in 2020, provides much-needed affordable housing for 38 adults with I/DD and offers enrichment activities like cooking classes, arts/crafts, movie nights, and field trips (and more!). Activities are available to both residents and the larger community. In addition, we are excited to announce that more affordable housing for adults with I/DD in Dublin is coming soon!
Funds raised from Giving Tuesday will support our life-changing programs for adults with I/DD. Thank you for your generous support!
At Culinary Angels, every donation goes directly toward nourishing the bodies and spirits of cancer patients in our community, completely free of charge.
Your support enables us to provide fresh, organic, and nutrient-rich meals, lovingly crafted by our dedicated volunteers. Each meal is carefully prepared to bring comfort and healing to those facing the challenges of cancer, offering both nourishment and emotional support to our recipients and their families.
Thanks to your generosity, we can continue delivering these weekly meals at no cost to patients. Every dollar donated helps cover the expenses of ingredients, meal preparation, and delivery, ensuring that our recipients feel cared for and supported during a difficult time.
Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact, one meal at a time, entirely free of charge to those who need it most.
The DSCBA’s mission is to empower, inspire and support people with Down Syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.
The DSCBA’s Family Support Program provides support and guidance for families from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. Included in the program are welcome baskets for families with new babies, welcome packets for new members of all ages, educational workshops, presentations by special speakers covering a range of topics, and monthly connection group meetings.
DSCBA offers a variety of monthly in-person and virtual Connection meetings for members, including meetings for early connection, grandparent support, Spanish-speaking families, moms, dads, and more. These meetings offer opportunities for families to meet with those who have similar interests and are seeking peer support and are a safe, confidential place to talk, listen, and learn about issues we may have in common with others. As a result of connections made in these settings, many members experience lifelong friendships, support, and understanding and gain powerful knowledge that leads to success for their loved one with Down Syndrome, the family, and the community at large.
Fertile GroundWorks is making a difference in our community by sharing produce from our garden with local food pantries, educating local backyard farmers, and supporting 26 school and community gardens. Thanks to your help and 1,200 volunteers, we’ve donated over 24,000 pounds of food so far in 2024!
This year, your support also allowed us to plant 49 new fruit trees and shrubs in our “wish garden” expansion. These plants added 28 produce varieties that were requested by the clients of our food pantry partners.
In 2025, we’re expanding to grow even more. We plan to add 5,000 sq. ft. of growing space, including a special section of California native food crops inspired by the Ohlone tribes to connect our youth to local history.
This Giving Tuesday, your generosity will fund irrigation, seeds, plants, and staff to make it happen. Thank you for growing with us!
Friends of Joe Michell School (FJMS) is an educational foundation that strives to create a strong and inclusive community of parents, families, teachers, and staff with the goal of providing an outstanding educational experience for our students at Joe Michell School.
Our annual Thankful for Education fundraiser provides an opportunity for our community to contribute directly to the educational enrichment of JMS students and celebrate their educational accomplishments.
Funds raised this year will provide support for the following initiatives:
- our school library
- small grants to teachers throughout the year for various classroom needs
- organizing fun and engaging assemblies for our students
- our end-of-year field day celebration
- our 8th grade promotion event.
These initiatives will impact and enhance the educational experience of every student at JMS.
The Livermore-Amador Symphony is proud to have celebrated its 60th year, and we’re now starting our 62nd season of bringing symphonic and multi-cultural music to our Tri-Valley.
The mission of the Livermore Amador Symphony Association (LASA) is to sponsor and maintain the Symphony, to present musical programs of cultural and educational value for the benefit of the community, and to encourage, stimulate, and support community interest in the music arts.
The Symphony gives four classical concerts in the Bankhead Theater and one Pops Concert on the Green every year. Our program also encourages trains, and recognizes music talent in our youth through participation in the Symphony Youth Competition, membership in the summer Youth Orchestra for middle school through college-age students, and Awards for high school seniors who excel in music and the Tri-Valley community. The symphony also provides three yearly outreach assemblies at various elementary schools, including lower-income and minority schools. Each concert has about 300-500 students attending, meaning 1,000 elementary students receive a fun introduction to symphonic music each year.
Support Livermore High School’s Award-Winning Music Program!
Livermore High School’s music program is a community gem, inspiring students and earning top awards around the country.
But here’s the challenge:
The school district provides only minimal funding, leaving our parent boosters to raise over $150,000 each year to sustain this incredible program.
This year, we’re facing a critical shortfall, and your support is essential to keep the music alive.
- Your Donation Makes an Enormous Impact:
- Expert Coaching: Funds weekly sessions with professional musicians.
- Sheet Music: Provides high-quality music essential for performances – the backbone of our program.
- Instruments: Covers new purchases and ongoing repairs.
- Travel: Supports transportation and fees for festivals and events.
Your Gift during GIVING TUESDAY Goes Further with Matching Funds!
For a limited time, your donation stretches even further! This week only, CHEF Foundation will generously match 50% of every dollar donated. That means every $10 you give becomes $15 for our music program.
This special matching opportunity ends soon—please donate now!
Together, we can continue to create life-changing opportunities for our students and keep music alive in our community. Every note, every performance, every success starts with you.
For over three decades, Livermore Valley Opera has been dedicated to achieving the highest level of artistic excellence, delighting opera fans and newcomers alike with captivating world-class productions and community engagement programs that inspire, educate, and entertain.
With ticket sales covering only about 40% of annual production costs, the magic of opera will only continue to flourish with community support!
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us to:
- Produce Exceptional Mainstage Performances: Ensure funding needed for costumes, sets, lighting as well as attracting gifted artists and stage directors.
- Promote our Education & Community Engagement Program: Make this vibrant art form accessible to local residents of all ages, including students, families and seniors.
- Foster Careers of Young Talent: Offer educational platforms that allow young artists to learn from seasoned professionals and hone their performance skills.
- Provide Cultural Enrichment: Extend our reach beyond the stage with free community events that cultivate a deeper appreciation and understanding of opera.
With CHEF’s generous match, all funds donated to Livermore Valley Opera’s GIvingTuesday Campaign, will make a significant impact and enrich the cultural fabric of our community!
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy (MASA) is a Title 1 elementary school in Livermore focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). MASA emphasizes personalized learning, specialized reading and math instruction, and a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach that empowers students to solve real-world problems.
The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is an all-volunteer nonprofit that enhances the educational environment through parent involvement and fundraising. Last year, the PTO raised nearly $65,000 for classroom needs, school improvements, and community events. This year, however, we are short by over $10,000 from our largest fundraiser. We need your help to raise the additional funds to continue supporting our students and staff. Additionally, the PTO aims to create a special fund to assist 5th-grade students with the cost of attending Science Camp at Camp Arroyo. Our goal is to make this a sustainable fund that will provide assistance to future students for years to come.
Thanks to the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF), all donations are matched 50%, maximizing your impact.
Partners for Change is a no-cost, community-driven initiative that empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.
Through education and mentorship, we provide participants with the skills and support they need for personal development and financial literacy to overcome poverty and create meaningful change in their lives and communities.
Your generous donations, combined with CHEF’s matching contributions, will directly enable Partners for Change to continue this vital work, helping to alleviate poverty in the Tri-Valley area. Together, we can create lasting impact and support those on their journey to self-sufficiency and a brighter future.
Sunflower Hill co-develops affordable housing communities and offers life skills and enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Our 1-acre garden in Livermore, located at Hagemann Ranch, continues to provide educational, vocational, and life skills training, offering adults with I/DD opportunities to socialize, learn, and grow through our Hands-On Garden Programs. Additionally, we donate over 90% of our organic produce to local nonprofit partners, including Tri-Valley Haven, Shepherd’s Gate, Open Heart Kitchen, Culinary Angels, and our newest partner, One Nation Dreamakers, all of whom are dedicated to combating food insecurity in our community.
Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton, which opened in 2020, provides much-needed affordable housing for 38 adults with I/DD and offers enrichment activities like cooking classes, arts/crafts, movie nights, and field trips (and more!). Activities are available to both residents and the larger community. In addition, we are excited to announce that more affordable housing for adults with I/DD in Dublin is coming soon!
Funds raised from Giving Tuesday will support our life-changing programs for adults with I/DD. Thank you for your generous support!
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campaign goal
$150,000
CHEF covers all administrative and processing fees so your entire donation is matched.