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: Zara Shariff (zshariff@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: 
Mondays: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Adobe Services
Program Coordinator: Eden steinbeck (jsteinbeck@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: 
Thursdays: 11:00am-2:00pm
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: 
Tuesdays: 9:00am-12:00pm

Sarah Klein

Department Coordinator | sklein@scu.edu
​She/Her/Hers
Hi! I am a senior from Dallas, TX and I'm so happy to be working for SCCAP on issues I am passionate about. I like squirrel watching, sunset skates, ramen, skiing, and 90's rap. ​I'm excited to get SCCAP up and running again after everything shut down because of COVID! This year is a great opportunity for us to improve wherever we can.

setareh salkhi

Program Coordinator | ssalkhi@scu.edu
​She/Her/Hers
Hi! My name is Setareh (Seta, if that’s easier), and I am a sophomore here at SCU. I’m from the Bay Area (go Giants!), and I have two dogs I can’t be away from for more than a week. When I am on campus (and not napping), I love playing volleyball and going for a swim to take my mind off things. Feel free to say hi if you see me around! (Be warned: you will probably have to say it multiple times before I hear you.) I’ve always been passionate about helping those whose circumstances prevent them from living more fortunate lives. I am super grateful to SCCAP for giving me the opportunity to reach out and work with these communities, to learn from them, and to hopefully pass on this knowledge to my fellow Broncos. ​

pavitria dobaria

Program Coordinator | pdobaria@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers
​I’m Pavi, I’m a sophomore and a finance major! I’m from El Dorado Hills, CA, and I’ve danced my whole life! ​I’m so excited to meet and work with new people and I can’t wait to make a difference!

zara a shariff

Program Coordinator | zshariff@scu.edu
​She/Her/Hers
​Hi I’m Zara! I am a mechanical engineering major and I’m involved in a few things on campus like working as an Engineering Tour Guide, a peer advisor, am a STEAM chair within the business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. I am also involved in the Maker Lab on campus and love giving back to my community through things I make/events I hold. ​I am really excited to be a part of SCCAP because I love to learn from others and take that information to give back to my community.

blake tretter

Program Coordinator | btretter@scu.edu 
He/Him/His
My name is Blake Tretter and I’m a first-year from San Jose double majoring in marketing and psychology! Outside of SCCAP, I am also involved in Santa Clara Consulting and Alpha Kappa Psi the professional business fraternity. ​I am super excited to form bonds with new people—both with students and among the local neighborhood—and be a liaison for students to serve our community!
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eden steinbeck

Program Coordinator | jsteinbeck@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers
Hi! I’m a first 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.