Forever Young Foundation

Chair Person, Jessamy Tang from The Matthew Foundation joins Murph & Markus to discuss how they are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the neurodivergent, intellectual, and developmental disability community. The Matthew Foundation supports research, shares best practices, and provides programming for individuals and families. For example, they are the community partner of the Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center and worked with them to establish the first California Down Syndrome Conference. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Ambassador Austin Smotherman from First Tee stopped by Dirty Work to talk about how the foundation uses golf to teach kids confidence, resilience, and real-life skills that go way beyond the course. Since 1997, First Tee has grown into a nationwide program impacting over 3 million kids each year across all 50 states. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Jennifer Steele from Meals on Wheels San Francisco joins Murph & Markus to discuss how they have been supporting older adults since 1970 by delivering nutritious meals, safety checks, and essential services that help seniors live independently with dignity in their own homes. Through daily meals, human connection, and supportive programs, they reduce isolation and health risks while ensuring homebound seniors get the care and respect they deserve. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Daniel Beseda from Sophie’s Place stopped by to join Dirty for a conversation about the incredible work being done through the foundation and the impact music therapy has on kids and families at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. They talked about what Sophie’s Place is all about, why it was created, and how music continues to play a powerful role in healing, connection, and support for patients and their loved ones. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Randy Winn from the SF Giants Community Fund joins Murph & Markus to talk about how the Fund is using baseball and softball to empower youth through programs like Junior Giants and Willie Mays Scholars. He also highlights the Community Fund’s year-end drive, where donations are being matched up to $75,000, helping continue a legacy that’s invested $52 million and impacted over 500,000 kids since 1991. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Omar Wandera leads SEO Scholars San Francisco, an intensive eight-year program that provides free academic support, college guidance, and ongoing mentorship to help Bay Area students—most of whom are the first in their families to attend college—get to and successfully graduate from top universities. The program boasts an 85% college graduation rate thanks to its rigorous academics, personalized admissions support, and dedicated college persistence advising. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Justin Prettyman joins Murph & Markus to break down how the 9th annual KNBR Holiday Sports Auction fuels the 49ers Foundation’s mission to educate and empower Bay Area youth. He highlights how fan support not only drives programs like Football Is Made for Girls—one of the fastest-growing movements in youth sports—but also helps create real opportunities for young women on and off the field. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Side By Side walks with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their own potential. They see our clients for the individuals they are, and how all aspects of their life experiences have impacted their behavior, emotions, and ability to learn. They provide critical and comprehensive services that honor the young person’s unique needs and strengths to prevent the escalation of dangerous conditions and behaviors and set them on a positive path. When they feel seen for who they are today, we believe our youth can move with confidence toward a future with meaning and connection. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

NFL legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice reunite to talk friendship, football, and giving back during the holiday season. The duo highlights the importance of supporting local food banks and shares classic stories from their playing days—plus a surprise drop-in from Tim Brown. A fun, heartfelt conversation that blends nostalgia, trash talk, and a big push to help Bay Area families in need. For more details on how you can help, click here. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Homeless Prenatal Program: Every year, with support from local partner Stretch the Imagination, HPP provides 500 bags of holiday groceries for families who could otherwise not afford them. These bags are stuffed with special items such as stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as a $25 gift card to support the purchase of turkeys and pies. All bags are then packed with a special Stretch the Imagination card written and decorated by a Stretch student. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Dirty Work and Steve Young talk with 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro about his path from Miami to the NFL as a first-generation American breaking barriers for Nicaraguan athletes. With humility and heart, he shares how his parents’ sacrifices and his own resilience have shaped his success and fueled his flawless start with the Niners. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Bay Area Rescue Mission - Every day, people in our community face hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness. The Bay Area Rescue Mission meets them with compassion — offering food, shelter, and the tools to rebuild their lives. In January, they opened up a mental health division to support the homeless community. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Child Mind Institute is a leading independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by providing evidence-based care, free resources, and cutting-edge research. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

The San Francisco 49ers Foundation and Steve Young’s Forever Young Foundation have teamed up to launch “Football Is Made for Girls,” an initiative dedicated to expanding access to Girls Flag Football across the Bay Area and beyond. The program empowers girls of all ages to learn, compete, and lead—creating equitable opportunities in every level of the game. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

Women's Coaching Alliance empowers young women aged 15–26 to develop leadership skills through coaching youth sports, providing training, mentorship, and paid coaching opportunities. Since 2022, the organization has supported over 150 coaches and positively impacted more than 1,100 players across 14+ cities in Northern and Southern California. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.

The mission of Raphael House is to help low-income families and families experiencing homelessness strengthen family bonds by achieving stable housing and financial independence. Since 1971, Raphael House has been at the forefront of providing homeless and low-income families in the San Francisco Bay Area the personalized family-centered solutions they need to build brighter futures. Raphael House is a predominantly community-supported organization. On average, 90% of the families we serve in our Residential Shelter achieve stable housing, and 93% maintain that stability long-term through our Bridge Program.

Serving the community in many ways.  Men, women and children. Staring with providing the basic essentials of homeless services, meals, a warm bed and clothing.  Then working to offer support in recovering from homelessness, addiction and poverty.  Bay Area Rescue Mission works with individuals and families long term to help them get to the other side and regain independence.

The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one. For these people, the Wheelchair Foundation delivers Hope, Mobility and Independence.

The 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies. From award-winning STEAM education and nationally recognized youth football programs, to impactful community partnerships with leading nonprofits, the 49ers Foundation is tirelessly dedicated to inspiring the confidence and collaboration youth need to tackle what is possible. Since 1991, the 49ers Foundation has invested more than $50 million back into historically underserved Bay Area communities in support of its commitment to remain faithful to the next generation.

Victoria Ward, MD, Board Chair, leads Made in a Free World, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking and forced labor. A Stanford pediatrician with expertise in global health, she combines her medical background with a passion for social justice. Dr. Ward was the first project director for Call+Response and contributed pivotal research to the FRDM platform, which helps businesses address supply chain slavery. Now, as Board Chair, she champions Made in a Free World’s mission while teaching students about trafficking, forced labor, and creating lasting global change.

The San Francisco Education Fund advances equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to students, educators and schools. They envision a future where San Francisco public school students have equitable access to quality education so that they can engage and enrich the community.

This week's Hero of the Week is Bay Area Flag Football and the 49ers Foundation, supporting the growth of women’s flag football leagues in our community. With the sport set to debut in the 2028 Olympics, they’re providing crucial funding to help more players join the game. Their efforts are making it easier for local athletes to get involved in this budding sport, paving the way for the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.

Open Heart Kitchen is committed to making a positive impact in the Tri-Valley community by serving meals and support to those facing food insecurity, whether in kitchens or at homeless encampments. Understanding that poverty and hunger often go unnoticed, we strive to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry while embracing our core values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility, and liberation. Through our programs, we address the root causes of hunger and empower individuals and families to build brighter futures. Join us in our mission—visit Open Heart Kitchen to learn how you can get involved and help create a food-secure tomorrow!

10,000 Degrees is committed to educational equity, helping low-income students succeed in college and make a positive impact on their communities. By increasing the number of college graduates, they aim to create lasting change. With a 2026 goal to expand their reach and maintain high student success, 10,000 Degrees needs your support to make this vision a reality. You can get involved by donating—every gift helps students on their college journey. Visit 10,000 Degrees for details on how to contribute!

Project Homeless Connect partners with city agencies, businesses, and volunteers to provide vital services to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Since 2004, these collaborations have helped bring essential care to people who might otherwise not have access. With over 2,000 volunteers each year, PHC works to create a more compassionate and housed San Francisco. You can help make a difference—visit Project Homeless Connect to learn more about how to get involved!

The Henry-1 helicopter unit, stationed at the Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, is ready to respond to emergencies 24/7, averaging 1,000 missions a year. Known for its exceptional rescue skills, this unit often assists beyond local borders when other resources are unavailable. Join us in supporting this vital service—consider volunteering or donating to help ensure that Henry-1 can continue its life-saving missions in our community and beyond!

The Circuit EPA is a non-profit in East Palo Alto dedicated to empowering students through technology education and youth development. At the heart of The Circuit is the 8to80 Zone, an innovative space where we run programs integrating STEAM, esports, and virtual reality, inspiring students to innovate and build the skills needed for future tech careers in Silicon Valley.

For over 40 years, Loaves & Fishes has provided food to the most vulnerable members of our community and raised awareness about food insecurity with the hope hat no one ever goes to bed hungry. We provide access to free meals or groceries through several programs, as we want to create as many avenues as possible to ensure anyone in need of a meal in our community has access to nutritious and quality food.

Offers a unique set of programs and services at our health and wellness facilities throughout the Bay Area ranging from Redwood City to Morgan Hill. YMCA provides a wilderness resident camp in the Redwoods at YMCA Camp Campbell and Before and After School Programming at multiple school campuses.

AbleCloset is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was founded on the vision of providing children with special needs a resource for borrowing needed equipment. Obtaining rehabilitative equipment can be costly and time consuming. AbleCloset provides a resource for families that find themselves in these situations, allowing them to browse and then borrow from our “library” of equipment. We act as an interim between families and organizations, accepting donations of equipment that children may have outgrown or no longer need, and then lending them out to families with children that could greatly benefit from their use. Our vision includes purchasing new and difficult to obtain equipment through donations and fundraising. Our ultimate goal is the core of our mission… to provide children with special needs with the equipment they need to reach their maximum potential.

We welcome families and individuals from area hospitals into our family for rest and self-care during the day or overnight.

The organization that we know today as NAMI Santa Clara County is the result of the efforts of a few courageous parent leaders, many families and individuals, as well as friends and professionals who worked hard in the 1970s and 1980s to give birth to an organization that would completely change the way we view mental illness. During that time families dreamed of the day when a child with schizophrenia would be treated no differently than a child with any other chronic illness like leukemia or mental retardation. They hoped for a time when mental illness could be discussed openly and their ill children and family members could be properly cared for in their own communities. Accomplishing these simple goals would not be easy.

Our Vision: We envision a world where giving brings joy, offers hope, and creates learning possibilities. Our Mission: Connecting those who can give to those in need with educational support, gifts, and volunteerism. Our Values: Community – We foster an inclusive culture of volunteerism and philanthropy with people of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to inspire people to "pay it forward" by uplifting others in our community. 

Food & Nutrition | Chronic Disease Prevention & Management | Supportive Housing. We use a multifaceted approach when tackling health disparities plaguing the most vulnerable populations in our community: older adults, recently housed individuals, and people at risk of, or living with, a chronic condition. We align our roles as a funder, a provider, and an advocate to create lasting change for the people we serve and to the systems and policies affecting their health.

Dreaming of a Job or Career in the Food Industry? A good job at a livable wage is at the heart of the American dream — to have food on the table, a roof overhead, and the financial means to thrive! Our specialty is training low/no-income Californians in the skills needed to start a career in the food industry and land their first good job. Since 2000, we have supported more than 2,000 residents of the Oakland/ San Francisco Bay Area to remove barriers to employment, skill-up, and get hired.

Helping and healing for the Bay Area's homeless. We start with the basic essentials of homeless services: a meal, a clean bed, warm clothing and any other critical care they need to begin recovering from homelessness, addiction and poverty. Once their basic needs are met, we focus on their long-term recovery. Our Life Transformation programs give men and women the practical tools and training, and spiritual guidance, to overcome their struggles for a stable, independent tomorrow.

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

Our holistic services aim to support the needs of individuals facing inequities and barriers to care. Shanti’s key services include care navigation, case management, client advocacy, emotional and practical support, health and wellness activities, one-on-one volunteer support, and community-building events and activities. More details about our programs follow.

Our team of experts cultivates community with nonprofits, cutting-edge leaders, partners, and our supporters at large because we know together, we can create a Bay Area where everyone prospers. We approach it with gratitude, holding ourselves accountable to our community, and putting equity at the center because background and identity should never pre-determine opportunity.

The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We give survivors the tools to transform their lives. We seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence.

Kids Against Hunger Bay Area packages and ships highly nutritious, life-saving meals to starving and malnourished children in developing countries and in disaster situations, as well as feeding hungry children in the United States. This is accomplished by mobilizing the compassion and energy of children, teens, and adults on behalf of needy children around the world. We seek to end the literal hunger of deprived children who receive the food, and to satisfy a hunger we all feel - a hunger to make a difference.

Healthier Kids Foundation removes barriers impacting the health, learning and life success of Silicon Valley youth. To achieve our mission, we focus on three key strategies: Improving health care access and utilization, Changing health behavior through education and Advocating for health policy and systems change.

First Tee – Silicon Valley develops youth through golf. We enable kids and teens to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. We make our programs accessible to youth of different backgrounds and perspectives and affordable to families experiencing financial hardship.

The largest agricultural site in San Francisco, Alemany Farm offers everyone the chance to learn where their food comes from, pitch in to help, and take home fresh produce for free. Learn more below and come get your hands dirty with us!

Their mission is to create moments of wonder that spark a lifetime of possibility by enhancing the lives of youth today for a brighter tomorrow.

Their mission is to end the cycel of youth homelessness. "we do this everyday in cities across America, one youth at a time. Our volunteers and staff are here to empower homeless and at-risk youth toward lifelong personal growth, and to create in these youth a sincere belief in themselves through open, straightforward counseling, mentoring, and life skills training."

Our mission is to provide extensive support and financial assistance for wilderness therapy to adolescents and young adults in crisis and their families in need. Supports one of Steve and Barbs Forever Young Foundations Initiatives, the ANASAZI FOUNDATION

Fighting homelessness, changing lives. Since 1965, changing the lives of the Bay Area’s homeless and hurting has been their mission. Through your support, their doors are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to care for homeless men, women and children. Food, shelter, clothing, and so much more! 

Sunday Friends empowers families to break the generational cycle of poverty by fostering positive development in children while educating and guiding parents to support their children's life success. At Sunday Friends, families find the supportive community and the means to break the cycle of helplessness and poverty. An integrated economic environment is filled with opportunities for personal growth, mutual support and education. Children build the developmental assets required for success and adults learn life skills and whole families transition together towards self-sufficiency.