Building Peaceful Families Hosts 10th Golden Grandmothers Recognition Luncheon
On May 14, Building Peaceful Families will host 50 grandmothers for its 10th Golden Grandmothers Luncheon, honoring remarkable women who have sacrificed their retirement to raise their grandchildren. - April 20, 2016
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2013 "Top Community Dads Award" Winners
Ten outstanding Bay Area men inducted into The Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame. - June 12, 2013
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area Kids Encouraged to Nominate Their Father or Father Figure by April 22, 2013. - March 21, 2013
Building Peaceful Families Named Beneficiary of Whole Foods Market Campbell "Nickels for Nonprofits" Program
Whole Foods Market in Campbell has named BPF the beneficiary of their Nickels for Nonprofits program for the entire holiday season. Through January 20, 2013, each time a customer donates the nickel they would otherwise receive for using their own bag, that nickel will be passed along to support BPF. - October 27, 2012
Bay Area Fathers and Families Encouraged to Participate in the 8th Annual High Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference and Wellness Fair
The 8th Annual High-Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference will be held on Saturday, August 25th, at Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, CA. This event features in-depth workshops that provide positive parenting tips, tools, and community resources for Bay Area fathers and father figures. - July 27, 2012
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2012 Top Community Dads Award Winners
Building Peaceful Families, in partnership with the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, today announced the recipients of this year’s Top Community Dads Award. - June 08, 2012
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012
Red Power Divas Half Marathon Training Begins Saturday, May 5th; Membership Tops 1,100 as Team Races Toward the San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Finish Line
The Red Power Divas walking/running support group kicks off its sixth training season on Saturday, May 5th. With no fees to join and no fund raising required, the team is now more than 1,100 members strong. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels are invited to join the team at Campbell Park (Campbell, California) at 7:30 a.m. for orientation on May 5th. - April 05, 2012
Nominate a Local Hero for the Golden Grandmothers Award
Building Peaceful Families today issued a call for nominations for the 7th Annual Golden Grandmothers Recognition Award. A Golden Grandmother is a woman who has taken on the role of full-time parent to raise her own grandchildren. Nominations are due on or before Friday, April 6, 2012. The 50 grandmothers selected will be honored at a special awards luncheon on Friday, May 11, 2012. - March 21, 2012
Building Peaceful Families Receives the 2011 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award
San Francisco 49ers Foundation recognizes Bay Area non-profit agency for their ongoing commitment to encouraging, supporting, and empowering the underserved. - November 10, 2011
Nominate the Unsung Hero in Your Family: Looking for Grandmothers Raising Their Grandchildren
Call for Nominations for the 6th Annual Golden Grandmothers Award Building Peaceful Families (BPF), a Silicon Valley non-profit agency, today announced that it is seeking nominations for its 6th Annual Golden Grandmothers Award. The 60 grandmothers selected will be honored at a special awards luncheon on May 7, 2010. - March 25, 2010