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A Love that Gives: How Emma and Vincent Used Their Donor Advised Fund to Share the Blessings of Their Wedding

A Love that Gives: How Emma and Vincent Used Their Donor Advised Fund to Share the Blessings of Their Wedding

By Marie Galetto-Dugoni

In a world where wedding registries are often filled with household items, Emma and Vincent chose a different path —one that not only celebrated their love but also honored their faith by using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to turn their wedding gifts into a powerful force for good. The choice to register for donations to their DAF reflects this couple’s deep faith and generosity and highlights the kind of couple they will be throughout their marriage.

Emma, a local from Sunnyvale, met Vincent, who grew up in Southern France, in 2009. They were casual acquaintances for many years and always enjoyed each other’s company. Emma did not consider pursuing Vincent romantically because she heard through mutual friends that he was considering a vocation to religious life once his daughter was an adult. She thought it was a beautiful decision and continued to enjoy their friendship, never expecting it to develop into anything more.

“I always thought I would remain single and, for a time, even considered a life of prayer or service in the Church,” said Vincent, “but after reflection I realized that I was truly meant to remain in the world. I always loved being a dad and wanted to be there for my daughter, even after she was grown.” However, God had other plans. A coworker challenged him to pray about the future of his family, reminding him that his love for others was meant to be shared. He soon realized that God was leading him to be open to marriage again.

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Strengthening Community Outreach and Faith Formation

Strengthening Community Outreach and Faith Formation

By Marie Galetto-Dugoni

Saint Elizabeth Parish in Milpitas, a vibrant and active parish with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, received several grants from the Catholic Community Foundation’s Spring Grant Cycle in 2024. These grants, awarded across five different program areas, will enrich the parish’s outreach, stewardship, and faith formation initiatives. With these grants, the parish is able to enhance its programs that serve hundreds of families, youth, and individuals in the parish and broader community, fostering a spirit of service and spiritual growth.

Many hands make light work,” said Jasmine Fernando, the Business Manager of Saint Elizabeth Parish. “We are grateful for the support from the Catholic Community Foundation. It’s because of these generous grants that we’re able to continue reaching out to those in need and expanding the ways we serve our community.”

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CCF Board Announces Mary Quilici Aumack Will Step Down in 2025

CCF Board Announces Mary Quilici Aumack Will Step Down in 2025

Message from Pat Waite, Chair of the Board of the Catholic Community Foundation 

Pat Waite and Mary Aumack

It is with a mixture of gratitude and hope that we announce that Mary Quilici Aumack will be stepping down from her role as CEO, beginning an orderly leadership transition that will take place over the next several months. After 17 years of dedicated service to the Foundation’s mission and the local Catholic community, Mary has decided to pursue her next professional chapter. We have been blessed to have Mary lead this organization for so many years. Her faith-filled leadership and deep commitment to the work have ensured the long-term success of the Foundation. Mary shepherded the organization through many milestones, including the expansion to a community foundation model in 2012, the remarkable charitable response to the 2020 pandemic, and reaching the historic $10 million granting goal in 2024.  

The Board of Directors assembled a Search Committee that has begun the process of finding a successor. We are forever grateful for Mary’s hard work which has shaped the Foundation into the community-focused, faith-centered, and far-sighted organization that it is today, and we are looking forward to welcoming a new CEO who will continue building on the strong foundation that she laid. 


Message from Mary Quilici Aumack, CEO of the Catholic Community Foundation

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Capstone Advisor Session 2024: Three Perspectives on the Charitable Conversation

Capstone Advisor Session 2024: Three Perspectives on the Charitable Conversation

On October 29, 2024, advisors from around the Bay Area gathered in San Jose to hear about how conversations about philanthropy are impacting the lives of clients and advisors alike. The Foundation presented the annual Capstone Advisor Session featuring three panelists who shared their unique perspectives on the topic of philanthropy and how the conversations between clients and advisors is enriching the overall experience of both parties. The panel shared stories from their personal experiences which showcased the important role advisors play in inspiring, encouraging and implementing charitable giving.

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Welcome to the Team, Liliana!

Welcome to the Team, Liliana!

In August, CCF welcomed a new member to our team. Liliana Zuniga Diaz joined us as our new Administrative Coordinator. A San Jose native, Liliana is a recent graduate who attended College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.

Where did you grow up and what was your favorite part about growing up there?

I grew up in San Jose, CA. My favorite part about growing up here is having all my family local and being able to go to Half Moon Bay and enjoy a cookout.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

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