People throughout the Bay Area and beyond are quickly discovering what makes Hayward such an exceptional place to live, work and play. From the shoreline to the hills, Hayward is a vibrant community at the center of it all. Explore further to see what makes the Heart of the Bay so special.

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.

Gemini is democratizing the clean energy sector. We enhance decarbonization in small commercial buildings. We empower underserved communities. People save money, and we all save the planet.

Sand Hill Property Company is a real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley with more than four decades of experience creating Bay Area communities that improve the way we work, live and connect.

Green the Church is a sustainability initiative designed to tap into the power and purpose of the Black Church Community and expand the role of churches as centers for environmental and economic resilience. As the Environmental Organization of the Black Church, we strive to teach faith communities, environmental organizations, and individual practitioners how to work in concert in order to "Green" The Black Church. Green The Church was created and developed by Carroll Ministries International.

The mission of the Fremont Bank Foundation is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that implement services and programs to enhance quality of life for all people in the communities served by our bank.

Our mission is to mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Food is a basic human right. We work towards a stronger, more nourished Alameda County, where no one worries where their next meal will come from.

The Alameda County Public Health Department works in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and well being of all people through a dynamic and responsive process respecting the diversity of the community and challenging us to provide for present and future generations. Our vision is that everyone in Alameda County no matter who you are, where you live, how much money you make, or the color of your skin, leads a healthy, fulfilling and productive life.

As Alameda County Public Health Department staff, we commit to guiding our decisions, our behaviors, and our relationships by these values: Healthy People in Healthy Communities; Equity and Social Justice; Accountability and Quality; Leadership and Innovation; Trust and Transparency; Humility and Respect

La Familia is a community outreach nonprofit in the Bay Area. We partner with the caring community to provide free, high quality support services to low-income residents in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Through shared experiences and a personalized approach, we work together to teach transformative skills and build impactful relationships in the community.

The mission of the Eden Health District is to improve the health of the community we serve by providing access to direct and indirect care services and health education. Our priority is improving health outcomes for our most vulnerable residents by working closely with community and public agencies through prevention, health education, and rapid response to emerging health issues.

Our mission is to create systems, tools, and networks that improve the health of all communities, one member at a time.