The East San José PEACE Wellness Fund strengthens the health, resilience, and well‑being of families and residents. Rooted in partnership, equity, and community leadership, it provides flexible resources to meet urgent needs and promote long‑term wellness. By empowering the community to guide funding decisions, the fund advances violence prevention and healing, supports families during crises, and invests in protective factors—such as social connection, cultural pride, and resident leadership—that build lasting resilience. Together, these efforts create a stronger, healthier, and more connected East San José.
Submit your proposal
The East San José PEACE Wellness Fund is a community‑driven fund that invests in projects designed to build a healthier, safer, and more peaceful East San José. Community leaders review request and distribute funding to local organizations and residents working to address the root causes of violence, strengthen community leadership, and create lasting systems change in the neighborhoods of 95116, 95122, and 95127.
We invite our East San José community partners to join us in building a healthier, safer, and more peaceful future. The East San José PEACE Wellness Fund is here to support your vision and strengthen the work already happening in our neighborhoods.
If your project aligns with our guiding criteria, we encourage you to review the details, download the application form and budget template, and share your proposal with us. Together, we can uplift community leadership, reduce violence, and create lasting change in the 95116, 95122, and 95127 zip codes. Please send completed applications to esjpeace20@gmail.com.
Guiding criteria for projects and funding
- Supports the zip codes (95116, 95127, 95122)
- Builds capacity in organizations that are primarily led by people of color
- Supports PEACE workgroup and/or portfolio of intervention
- Sustaining community power through shared knowledge and collective resilience
- Supports community leadership development
- Primary prevention efforts to reduce violence in East San José
- Shows consistent commitment and leadership in East San José
Wellness Fund application packet
Wellness Fund projects generally support grassroots and mid sized organizations carrying out community driven initiatives. These projects receive funding to address needs identified directly by the community.
Recent Wellness Fund projects
Children of the Rainbow Park (LUNA Grante)
With support from the PEACE Wellness Fund, Next Door She LUNA grant supported community led revitalization efforts at Children of the Rainbow Park, transforming it into a vibrant and inclusive space for families in East San José. The project funded a community gathering that uplifted cultural expression, highlighted culturally relevant healing practices, and centered intergenerational placemaking. These efforts align with the Wellness Fund’s commitment to strengthening community connections and advancing primary violence prevention through cultural healing and expression.
Youth Retreat (Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence)
With support from the PEACE Wellness Fund, Next Door Solutions and partner agencies hosted a youth retreat as part of PEACE’s Youth & Placemaking Workgroup. The retreat provided young people with a safe space to build leadership, strengthen connections, and explore community healing. This initiative reflects the fund’s commitment to youth empowerment and trauma informed engagement.
Servant Partners (Urgent Community Needs)
Recent economic and social challenges have created additional barriers for families trying to access food and essential resources. This project identified critical gaps and expanded urgent food distribution efforts, increasing the availability of food items and connecting residents with basic needs support. These efforts helped community members meet immediate needs and access reliable information about available resources.