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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Peninsula Family Service (PFS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families across the Peninsula, is proud to announce a year-long celebration marking its 75th anniversary. Since 1950, PFS has been a trusted community partner, providing essential services that enable community members to lead healthy, stable lives.

Over the past seven and a half decades, PFS has expanded to offer more than 45 programs and services, reaching over 10,000 neighbors annually in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. These programs encompass early learning, financial empowerment, older adult support, and employment services, all designed to help individuals realize their full potential. As the organization marks this achievement, it remains committed to expanding access to resources that build stronger communities for the next 75 years and beyond.

"This milestone is a celebration of the partnerships and people who have made our impact possible," said Heather Cleary, CEO of Peninsula Family Service. "As we look ahead, we do so with the same determination that has guided us from the start. Our mission continues—evolving, innovating, and ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors finds the support they need to thrive."

A Year of Celebration

The year-long celebration will feature a series of events and initiatives designed to honor PFS's history. Kicking off the festivities, the Hillsborough Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Service (HAPFS) will host a Disco & Diamonds Gala in support of PFS on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA. The evening will feature cocktails at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:00 pm, and dancing at 9:00 pm. Explore Tickets and information.

Following the gala, PFS will host a series of events throughout the year:

• May 1: 75th Birthday Party – PFS is celebrating 50 years of impact at the San Mateo County Historical Museum.  Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
• July 19: 75th Anniversary Community Picnic – A family-friendly gathering bringing together community members, partners, and supporters. Explore sponsorship opportunities.
• September 25: Annual Thought Leader Series: Transforming Society with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity and Challenge – The 10^th PFS Thought Leader Series will feature expert discussions on AI's impact on employment, financial access, and ethics. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
• October 20: 75th Golf Tournament – PFS is hosting a celebrity golf tournament on Monday, October 20 at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club in support of essential community programs. Sponsorship opportunities and registration.

For more information on the 75th Anniversary events, please visit https://peninsulafamilyservice.org/75-years/.

About Peninsula Family Service

Peninsula Family Service (PFS) strengthens communities across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties by providing children, families, and older adults with the support and tools to realize their full potential and lead healthy, stable lives. As one of the largest providers of infant, toddler, and preschool programs in the region, PFS also offers services in early childhood development, financial empowerment, employment services, and older adult support, ensuring that people at every stage of life have access to opportunities that help them thrive. Established in 1950, PFS has remained a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering stability, opportunity, and well-being for the individuals and families it serves. For more information, visit www.peninsulafamilyservice.org. 

Contact: Koren Temple Perry

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Ktemple-perry@pfso.org

650.403.4300 Ext. 4417

SOURCE Peninsula Family Service