Gentrification, housing insecurity, and homelessness are three major issues affecting many of the people that live in the Bay Area. With Silicon Valley’s tech companies driving up housing prices, it's more important than ever for students to understand the struggles of our surrounding communities and advocate for their needs. To get involved, see the following for volunteer times and information for the Winter 2023 Quarter:

San Jose Family Shelter
Program Coordinator: Lauren barry (lbarry@scu.edu)

Second Harvest of silicon valley
Program Coordinator: SETA salkhi (ssalkhi@scu.edu)
San Jose Family Shelter’s Homework Enrichment program is a great way to get involved with our community! Volunteers will tutor and hang out with students aged K-12, making great connections while imparting wisdom.
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Times: 
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 P.M.

Abode Services
Program Coordinator: Daniel Tan (dbtan@scu.edu)

Abode Services is a housing-first nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support for previously unhoused people in the Bay Area. SCCAP volunteers will be organizing and inventorying donation items.
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Times: 
Mondays 3:00-5:00 P.M.

billy defrank lgbtq+ center
Program Coordinator: Olivia Mulligan (omulligan@scu.edu)

Hosting Game Night as a community facilitator. Some days may help with cleaning/upkeep of the community center. Supporting the queer community and queer youth that come into the DeFrank Center. 
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Times: 
TBD
Second Harvest Food Bank provides healthy food to 450,000 people per month. Volunteers will sort and package food that will later be packaged and delivered to our neighbors in Silicon Valley.
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Times: 
Thursdays 1:30-3:30 P.M.

Next door solutions
Program Coordinator: gmadden@scu.edu

Next Door Solutions (NDS) is the premier domestic violence agency in Santa Clara County. We are the only stand-alone domestic violence agency and the largest provider of these services.
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Times: 
Thursdays 2:00-4:00 P.M.

EDEN STEINBECK

Department Coordinator | jsteinbeck@scu.edu
​She/Her/Hers
Hi! I’m a second year civil engineering student from Tucson, Arizona. In addition to being a Neighborhood Perspectives Program Coordinator, I play the piccolo in the Pep Band and am part of Queer and Qualified. ​I am so excited to meet other people who are passionate about community outreach, and to get involved in the Santa Clara community.

setareh salkhi

Program Coordinator | ssalkhi@scu.edu
​She/Her/Hers
Hi! My name is Seta, and I am going into my junior year as a finance major with a professional writing minor. I’m from the Bay and love the Giants. I also work at the HUB Writing Center and am the president of SCU’s women’s club volleyball team. I’m super grateful to SCCAP for giving me the opportunity to reach out and work with underserved communities, learn from them, and pass on these experiences to other students.

Daniel Tan

Program Coordinator | dbtan@scu.edu
He/Him/His
Hey everyone! I'm Daniel from San Francisco, a sophomore majoring in Psych and minoring in Bio. As a boba enthusiast with a strong passion for food, I am skilled in the art of boba making and eating. Besides these 2 hobbies, I also enjoy playing badminton and reading fantasy novels. Currently a psychology department peer advisor, I always look for ways to get involved in the community, joining SCCAP with the desire to create a meaningful impact in alleviating food insecurity and combating houselessness. 

LAUREN BARRY

Program Coordinator | lbarry@scu.edu 
​​She/Her/Hers
Hi! I'm Lauren and I'm from Sammamish, Washington but I also lived in Toronto, Canada for several years. I'm a sophomore in the Leavey School of Business and am planning on studying abroad to continue learning French. In my free time, I like running, wakesurfing, reading, and spending time with family and friends. In the past, I've volunteered with at-risk moms, senior citizens, and special needs students. I'm excited to be a part of SCCAP to continue my passion for social justice and community involvement!

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Next Door Solutions Program Coordinator | gmadden@scu.edu
Hi there! I'm Gianna and I'm a first year student, from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Currently I'm double majoring in undeclared business and French on a Pre-Law track. I'm also part of SCU's Acapella group Measure Up. I love spending time with friends whether it's getting to watch movies, or grabbing food including boba tea. I'm thrilled to be a part of SCCAP and a group of such amazing and brilliant people as I get to learn more about real world issues that I'm passionate about and one step at a time make the world a better place. 
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Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Center Program Coordinator | omulligan@scu.edu
My names Olivia Mulligan (she/they) and I’m the program coordinator for the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ center volunteering! I’m a sophomore from New York and my major is business management. I’m excited to be a part of SCCAP because everyone is so passionate and friendly and those qualities make for a great team.