El Concilio of San Mateo County is committed to increasing education, employment and access to quality of life services to underserved communities in San Mateo County.
Our Impact
1,300+
Community members supported each year through our safety-net navigation program and case management services.
$350,000+
Worth of utility payment assistance provided to our community members.
115+
Low-income and vulnerable renters received cooling measures and devices to provide heat resilience in 2024.
Federal Cuts Threaten Food and Health Security in San Mateo County
In July, President Trump signed H.R. 1, a federal bill that jeopardizes CalFresh and Medi-Cal, programs millions of Californians rely on to eat and stay healthy.
More than 34,000 people in San Mateo County rely on CalFresh to help afford groceries, and over 173,000 residents depend on Medi-Cal for essential health care. Both programs face deep federal cuts — leaving families with tougher decisions between food, rent, medicine, transportation, or sending money back home.
El Concilio is on the front lines, helping families understand changing eligibility, access emergency resources, and stay connected to essential services. But as the federal safety net shrinks, local support must grow.
You can help.
Donate to our Emergency Fund today to keep families fed, healthy, and secure during this critical time. Every contribution — $20, $100, or $500 — helps us respond when a family’s stability is on the line.
Read more about how the federal cuts impact us here.
Want to learn more about what we do and the impact we’re making?
Take a few minutes to watch our organization’s impact video.
Read our Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Upcoming events
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Mercadito Launching Nov. 15!
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 9-11AM
Location: El Concilio’s Redwood City Office
In partnership with CHASELOVE and CityTeam, we’re launching a monthly clothing pop-up every third Saturday—offering a dignified, all-sizes shopping experience for housing-insecure and immigrant neighbors. The event will also feature community outreach tables, a flu clinic, and kids’ activities. Please help us kick it off: spread the word, donate clothing, volunteer, or come by to show support.
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Conectemonos! Free Technology Help Desk
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: 2500 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City
Get free technology assistance from our Conectemonos Volunteers!
For more information email intern@el-concilio.org
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Outreach in North County
Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Economic Advancement Center (M/F) and Daly City Youth Health Center (W/F)
Connect with our team in South San Francisco and Daly City!
For more information email our Outreach Coordinator at ameyalli@el-concilio.org
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Public Health Community Collaborative
Date: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 1-2:30PM
Email sofiaraquel@el-concilio.org to get more information on the next meeting.
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Climate Ready North Fair Oaks
Date: Last Wednesday of every month
Time: 6PM
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center
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South San Francisco Community Collaborative
Date: Last Thursday of every month
Time: 12PM
Location: 901 Civic Campus Way
Our Lead Funders
Our Partners
San Mateo County Public Policy and Planning
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San Mateo County Department of Sustainability
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Redwood City Together
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St. Francis Center (Redwood City)
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Climate Resilient Communities
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One East Palo Alto
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Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS)
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Pal Center
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Friends for Youth
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Sequoia YMCA
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CARON
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Nuestra Casa
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Peninsula Clean Energy
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Commute.org
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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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Upward Scholars
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Family Connections
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The City of South San Francisco
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The City of Redwood City
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San Mateo County Public Policy and Planning • San Mateo County Department of Sustainability • Redwood City Together • St. Francis Center (Redwood City) • Climate Resilient Communities • One East Palo Alto • Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) • Pal Center • Friends for Youth • Sequoia YMCA • CARON • Nuestra Casa • Peninsula Clean Energy • Commute.org • The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative • Upward Scholars • Family Connections • The City of South San Francisco • The City of Redwood City •