2026 Resources
Thanks to the many partners, friends, colleagues, and supporters in the AdvancED community, we have access to just-in time information, resources, and updates to support students, families, educators, PK-20 institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and the community at large as we navigate the new challenges of 2026, TOGETHER.
Will this page also include a calendar of events? NO. Because of the quickly changing landscape and the flurry of events hosted by partners and allies in response, we are not able to post EVENT information at this time. Instead, we HIGHLY encourage you to sign up for the listservs of the organizations listed on this webpage.
Updates are as of April 4, 2026 @ 8:00 pm PT
Resources for People of African Ascendancy
As a proud Co-Chair of the Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet of the Silicon Valley (BLKC), Mer encourages those of African Ascendancy (you may also identify as Black or African American) to take advantage of the organization's community events, civic and leadership trainings, and resources.
As a proud Co-Chair of the Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet of the Silicon Valley (BLKC), Mer encourages those of African Ascendancy (you may also identify as Black or African American) to take advantage of the organization's community events, civic and leadership trainings, and resources.
The following are recent reports and resources to strengthen outcomes for Black Californians. We thank organizations like The Campaign for College Opportunity, The EdTrust-West, and the California Budget & Policy Center for their research, advocacy, and organizing.
Resources for the Filipino/a & FilAm Community
As the proud inaugural Board Secretary and former Chair of LEAD Filipino, Mer encourages those of Filipino/a ancestry to take advantage of the organization's community events, civic and leadership trainings, and resources.
As the proud inaugural Board Secretary and former Chair of LEAD Filipino, Mer encourages those of Filipino/a ancestry to take advantage of the organization's community events, civic and leadership trainings, and resources.
Explore more resources from the following organizations: Amado Khaya Foundation.
Resources for the Latino/a Community
As a proud resident of East San Jose in Santa Clara County, Mer is honored and humbled to work alongside and in solidarity with Latino/a leaders and the greater community. Thanks to the 2025 Latino Health Assessment, there is qualitative and quantitative information available to inform how the Latino community can be better served in this county.
As a proud resident of East San Jose in Santa Clara County, Mer is honored and humbled to work alongside and in solidarity with Latino/a leaders and the greater community. Thanks to the 2025 Latino Health Assessment, there is qualitative and quantitative information available to inform how the Latino community can be better served in this county.
Resources for Women and LGBTQIA+
As a proud former Commissioner and Chair of Santa Clara County's Commission on the Status of Women, Mer continues to promote resources that advance social justice for women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a proud former Commissioner and Chair of Santa Clara County's Commission on the Status of Women, Mer continues to promote resources that advance social justice for women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Resources for Families with Children
As a huge supporter of child savings accounts (CSAs) and champion of California's CSA program CalKIDS, Mer encourages all families to look into their eligibility! All newborns born after July 1, 2022 (regardless of income) and low-income 1st-12th graders (including those who have graduated) have accounts waiting for them seeded with $25-1,500 that have accumulated since opened.
Huge thanks to the California Child Savings Account Coalition for advocating and collaborating to connect kids to their CalKIDS, HOPE, and local Child Savings Accounts!
As a huge supporter of child savings accounts (CSAs) and champion of California's CSA program CalKIDS, Mer encourages all families to look into their eligibility! All newborns born after July 1, 2022 (regardless of income) and low-income 1st-12th graders (including those who have graduated) have accounts waiting for them seeded with $25-1,500 that have accumulated since opened.
- 200,000 Children have over $30M in 15 community-based CSA programs
- 5,500,000 CalKIDS scholarship accounts opened statewide
- $2.3B California’s Investment in children’s futures
Huge thanks to the California Child Savings Account Coalition for advocating and collaborating to connect kids to their CalKIDS, HOPE, and local Child Savings Accounts!
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Resources for Immigrant Families
As a member of the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits through NCCPC, Mer is grateful for all that SVCN is doing to lift up resources for our immigrant communities. Thank you to those who post trusted resources like this to the SVCN Slack Channel!
As a member of the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits through NCCPC, Mer is grateful for all that SVCN is doing to lift up resources for our immigrant communities. Thank you to those who post trusted resources like this to the SVCN Slack Channel!
The Rapid Response Network of Santa Clara County manages the Rapid Response Network hotline: (408) 290 1144.
Please call them if you see/think you see immigration or someone has been detained. This number is for immigration emergencies.
The following are additional resources and tips to support your neighbors, loved ones, and community members:
Please call them if you see/think you see immigration or someone has been detained. This number is for immigration emergencies.
The following are additional resources and tips to support your neighbors, loved ones, and community members:
- If you need general help please visit this website to find the relevant trusted organization: https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/oir/resources
- You can refer to our social media accounts for updates.
- Using those accounts helps us keep the line open for emergencies such as detention or firsthand witnesses. We will not send legal observers for one rumor. If someone calls and says they saw something on social media, I say “please respond/comment on the post or story and ask them to take it down as unverified reports cause panic. Ask them to call us directly because first hand reports support us in activating legal observers”
- For other rapid response hotlines in California: https://www.ccijustice.org/find-your-local-rr-hotline
- To make a family preparedness plan: https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
- For general "Know Your Rights" info in multiple languages: https://www.wehaverights.us/
- Link for people who want to sign up as a response volunteer: bit.ly/rrnvolunteer
- Link is for schools, organizations, businesses, etc., who would like to request Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations, first responder trainings, mass yellow and red cards, or for our team to participate in an event. Please note that you must fill out the form to request any of these services. We will no longer accept requests by email or phone. Link: https://bit.ly/RRNSCCRequest
- If your agency would like to order red cards and is able to pay for them: https://www.redcardorders.com/
- If your agency would like to order red cards and is not able to pay for them: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas (they're sending max 250 and shipping may take 4-6 weeks. You can also visit the Office of Immigrant Relations at the county and they may be able to provide some.)
Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or receiving housing-related services in Santa Clara County, the MyConnectSV tool is for you.
MyConnectSV is a secure website packed with tools to help you find your way to a permanent home. It is connected to Santa Clara County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and can give you information about your service history. The MyConnectSV tool also makes communication with service providers easier, helping them better understand your needs and connect you to the right services.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or receiving housing-related services in Santa Clara County, the MyConnectSV tool is for you.
MyConnectSV is a secure website packed with tools to help you find your way to a permanent home. It is connected to Santa Clara County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and can give you information about your service history. The MyConnectSV tool also makes communication with service providers easier, helping them better understand your needs and connect you to the right services.
Resources for Advocates & Policymakers
If you are a community organizer, advocate, or a policymaker, check out the following free resources, based on topic. These resources come highly recommended through the AdvancED network.
If you are a community organizer, advocate, or a policymaker, check out the following free resources, based on topic. These resources come highly recommended through the AdvancED network.
Sending Thanks!I'm grateful to all educators, front-line workers, and those who serve our communities during even these toughest of times!
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