Connecting • Empowering • Building

Building a welcoming, thriving immigrant community in San Mateo County

We support integration, well-being, and cultural exchange through mentoring, career orientation, essential needs assistance, and community events.

About Us

Mission-driven and community-focused.

Mission: To support integration, well-being, and socio-cultural development for immigrants and the local community in San Mateo, CA through mentoring, basic non-commercial legal orientation, career guidance, and cultural exchange programs.

Vision: A San Mateo community where every newcomer has the opportunity to settle, contribute, and thrive while celebrating cultural diversity.

Core Values: Respect • Inclusion • Transparency • Collaboration.

Beneficiaries: New immigrants, low-income families, immigrant seniors, and first/second-generation youth.

Key Programs

Non-healthcare, non-formal-education activities that create real-world impact.

Community Integration

Mentorship & Orientation

1-on-1 guidance on housing, transportation, basic procedures (not specialized legal services), and local resource connections.

Livelihood

Career & Soft Skills

Resume workshops, interview training, teamwork skills, and connections with volunteer employers.

Culture

Preservation & Exchange

Cultural festivals, language clubs, and community arts performances to celebrate diversity.

Basic Needs

Essential Assistance

Seasonal free markets and emergency support packages for struggling households.

Youth

Leadership & Volunteering

Training for community leadership and mobilizing multilingual volunteers.

Expected Impact

Measuring what matters to our community.

300+
people supported annually
60%
report improved soft skills & confidence
12
cultural events each year

Upcoming Event

Be part of our next gathering.

Cultural Fair & Community Connections – San Mateo

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Central Park, San Mateo
Free entry Family‑friendly Multilingual support Outdoors
Highlights: Food stalls, community arts, job application support area, children’s play zone, immigrant story‑sharing corner.

Objectives

  • Welcome 500 community members and newcomers.
  • Connect 80 job seekers with resources and mock interviews.
  • Collect 300+ in‑kind items for the seasonal free market.
  • Onboard 50 new volunteers for 2025 programs.
  • Record and share 20 immigrant stories for our community archive.

Agenda

  • 10:00 – Welcome circle & land acknowledgment
  • 10:30 – Cultural performances (Set 1)
  • 11:15 – Workshop: Resume & interview clinic
  • 12:00 – Community lunch & seasonal free market
  • 13:30 – Story‑sharing circle (recording booth open)
  • 14:15 – Cultural performances (Set 2)
  • 15:00 – Kids’ activity parade
  • 15:30 – Community recognition & volunteer call
  • 16:00 – Closing

Stations

  • Job Support Booth • mock interviews, resume review
  • Family Zone • crafts and play area
  • Story Booth • share and archive immigrant stories
  • Free Market • in‑kind donations distribution
  • Info & Resources • local services and community partners

Volunteers Needed

  • Greeters & wayfinding
  • Interpreters & cultural liaisons
  • Resume coaches (HR/Recruiters welcome)
  • Logistics (set‑up/tear‑down)

Accessibility & Tips

  • Wheelchair‑accessible paths; quiet corner available
  • Child‑friendly facilities
  • Bring a reusable water bottle; sunscreen recommended
  • In‑kind donations welcome: new/lightly‑used small household items; unopened pantry food
  • Weather plan: shade tents provided; light‑rain cover available

Get Involved

Everyone has a role to play.

Volunteer

Support free markets, lead language clubs, mentor soft skills workshops.

I want to help

In-kind Donations

Food vouchers, household items, with priority for non-cash contributions.

Offer items/resources

Community Partnerships

Co-host cultural events with local businesses, libraries, and community centers.

Partner with us

Share Your Story

Inspire and build understanding by contributing immigrant stories.

Share now

Contact

We’ll get back to you soon.

Registered Address: 3700 Kingridge Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

Representative Contact: Pourandoukht Kamyab

Email: fardfoundation@hotmail.com