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Helen Grays Jones, Executive Director of Meriwest Community Foundation, shares the organization's transformative 2025 achievements.
At Meriwest Community Foundation, we are committed to making a tangible difference in the communities we serve. By providing college scholarships to deserving students, we help pave the way for future leaders and innovators. We strive to promote more equitable communities through inclusion, powered by financial education and access to essential financial tools. Our efforts aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can achieve financial stability and success.
Here’s what We’ve Been Up To

We believe that financial literacy is the cornerstone of building better communities, stronger partnerships, and improved lives. Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve financial stability and success.

We hosted the event for Legacy Prep Academy. It was a first-time event for their students and four of our employees who joined as volunteers. Our Meriwest Team showed up and shined with a high level of professionalism, engagement, and interaction with participants.

Congratulations to the outstanding award recipients in SJSU Banking and Investment Program. The Meriwest community Foundation was proud to recognize two students for their academic excellence.

Helen Grays-Jones, Executive Director, recently particiapated in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday, a nationwide program focused on advancing women in their careers.