Peninsula Family Service announces year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary
Peninsula Family Service (PFS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families across the Peninsula, has announced a year-long celebration marking its 75th anniversary. Since 1950, PFS has provided 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.
“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.”
Kicking off the year-long festivities, the Hillsborough Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Service (HAPFS) will host a Disco & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. 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.
July 19: 75th Anniversary Community Picnic – A family-friendly gathering bringing together community members, partners, and supporters.
September 25: Annual Thought Leader Series: Transforming Society with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity and Challenge – The 10th PFS Thought Leader Series will feature expert discussions on AI’s impact on employment, financial access, and ethics.
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.
More information on the 75th anniversary events is available online.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula Family Services showing the Got Wheels program, now available in Menlo Park.
