Dear Friends,

Sunday Friends is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Silicon Valley Kindness Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose courage, compassion, leadership, commitment, and revolutionary kindness are helping create meaningful change throughout our region.

The awards were presented on September 18 at Adobe Headquarters as part of our Inside Poverty & Kindness Awards event, bringing together community leaders, nonprofit professionals, educators, business leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and changemakers committed to building a more connected and caring Silicon Valley.

We are deeply grateful for the contributions of this year’s honorees and proud to celebrate the many ways they are putting revolutionary kindness in action.

BUSINESS AWARD

KeyPoint Credit Union
Founded nearly 50 years ago in Silicon Valley, KeyPoint Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit institution committed to financial well-being. Through financial solutions, education, and nonprofit partnerships, KeyPoint helps individuals, families, and communities build stronger futures.

Technical Builders, Inc.
Technical Builders, Inc. is a Bay Area commercial general contractor serving life science, healthcare, corporate, and other sectors. Beyond construction, TBI strengthens local communities through charitable giving, volunteerism, and partnerships that support meaningful, lasting impact.

CIVIC AWARD

Supervisor Betty Duong
Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong represents District 2, including East San José, downtown San José, Alum Rock, and the East Foothills. Her civic leadership focuses on strengthening families, neighborhoods, and opportunities throughout Santa Clara County.

Vice Mayor Pam Foley
Pam Foley has more than two decades of public service, including six years on the San José City Council and service as Vice Mayor since 2025. Previously, she served 14 years as a trustee for San José Unified School District.

EDUCATION AWARD

Juan Cruz
Juan Cruz has served as Superintendent of the Franklin-McKinley School District since 2015. A first-generation college graduate and longtime San José educator, he has held teaching and leadership positions throughout his career, with degrees from San José State University.

Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton
Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at San José State University and Director of Teaching Social Action. His program equips faculty and students to pursue community and policy change and has trained more than 500 faculty members across the country and internationally.

PHILANTHROPY AWARD

Sobrato Philanthropies
Sobrato Philanthropies is a multi-generational family philanthropy dedicated to expanding opportunity and strengthening communities in Silicon Valley and beyond. Through long-term partnerships and investments, it supports efforts that promote stability, opportunity, and well-being for individuals and families.

VOLUNTEER AWARD

Shiven Pamu
Shiven Pamu, a Monta Vista High School student, founded Next Gen Seniors to help older adults build confidence with technology and stay connected. Through interactive lessons and games, he creates meaningful intergenerational connections while helping bridge the digital divide.

Alexis Steen, MBA
Alexis Steen is a banking executive, nonprofit founder, author, and community leader. As Founder and CEO of Financial Literacy for All, Inc., she works to make financial education accessible to children and families while serving several Silicon Valley organizations.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Silicon Valley Kindness Award recipients!

With gratitude,

Sunday Friends