Communities
Sunlight Giving is focused on 10 counties around the San Francisco Bay Area. Although research and data always inform our work, we strive to consider the unique cultural qualities and needs of each community, and use that knowledge to influence our strategy.
 

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Alameda
Contra Costa
Merced
Monterey
San Benito
San Joaquin
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Stanislaus
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Merced
Contra Costa
Alameda
Santa Clara
San Benito
San Mateo
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Bay Area Counties ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿

Data was updated February 2026. Data sets used in collecting information: CA Department of Finance, U.S. Census Bureau, Kidsdata.org, Cal Budget Center, HUD, PPIC, Feeding America, The California Childcare Resource and Referral Network.

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