KINDNESS AWARDS

“Inside Poverty” Panel

& Silicon Valley Kindness Awards

Date & Time:

Monday, August 5, 2024, 2-5PM

Location:

Adobe World Headquarters in San Jose, CA

Join us as we explore innovative solutions to poverty! This event aims to celebrate and elevate the extraordinary work being done to tackle poverty in our community. We envision it becoming a signature event for Sunday Friends, fostering awareness and inspiring action towards a brighter future.

The afternoon begins with a keynote address by award-winning educator Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at San José State University, who will share highlights from SJSU’s Human Rights Institute’s 2024 Silicon Valley Pain Index. 

The  "Inside Poverty" Panel discussion aims to bring together a cross-sector multi-disciplinary panel of experts to delve into the root causes and lasting effects of poverty, while highlighting innovative solutions and best practices in social change. 

The panel will be followed by the presentation of the Silicon Valley Kindness Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from individuals and organizations dedicated to helping families overcome poverty. 

Keynote Topic: Hear about the state of Silicon Valley and some of the challenges impacting poverty including highlights from the 2024 Silicon Valley Pain Index (5 Years In — Inequality Worsens, Part of Structure)

You'll then witness the Silicon Valley Kindness Awards, honoring remarkable individuals and organizations who exemplify outstanding commitment to helping families overcome poverty. 

Kindness Awards Categories:

Business Award

Education Award

Civic Award

Philanthropy Award

Volunteer Award

These awards, inspired by Sunday Friends’ Founder Janis Baron's vision, embody the belief in fostering self-respect and empowerment through meaningful community support.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of solutions & celebrating heroes!

Event Program