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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various community partners totaling $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations from various community partners totaling $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The purpose of this staff report is to recommend that the City Council authorize the acceptance of:
1. In-kind and monetary donations for the 52nd Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run on November 22, 2025.
2. Monetary donations totaling $500 from the family of Jack Drago for Cultural Arts and the Jack Drago Youth Art Internship Program.
Monetary donations totaling $2,000 and in-kind donations for the 52nd Annual Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run on November 22, 2025
The 52nd Annual Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting and ending at the Oyster Point Dog Park. The course guided participants through the Genentech Campus and along the Bay Trail, offering a scenic and enjoyable route for both runners and walkers.
The event hosted 1,033 registered participants. Community donations help keep registration fees low: $10 for adults ages 18 years old and up, $6 for teens ages 13 to 17 years old, and free for children 12 years old and younger. T-shirts were on sale for $20. This year, the Department collected $2,000 in monetary donations from Kaiser Permanente ($1,000), Molloy’s Tavern ($500), and the Nicolas Family ($500). Genentech made an in-kind donation of permitted use of space to support the 5K walking/running route, and Kilroy Realty Corporation allowed free use of their parking garage for staff and event participants. Danny Boy Designs made an in-kind donation for the discounted cost of Fun Run shirts valued at approximately $400. Fitness Tech donated three, 30-day passes valued at a total of $600. New this year, Caccia Home Services reached out to sponsor the hydration stations on the route and offered water and volunteer support to pass out water to participants. Donors who contributed a value of $250 or more had the opportunity to have their name listed on the back of the Fun Run shirt and mentioned in post run announcements.
Monetary donations totaling $500 from the family of Jack Drago for Cultural Arts and the Jack Drago Youth Art Internship Program
In memory of the late Jack Drago - former South San Francisco mayor, Cultural Arts Commissioner, and patron of the arts - the Drago family has made regular donations through the years to support what was formerly known as the Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship Program, created by the fundraising efforts of the Cultural Arts Commission and awarded to high school seniors planning to further their education in the arts. The scholarship program recently shifted to the Jack Drago Youth Art Internship Program, allowing a graduating South San Francisco High School senior to participate in an immersive, summer paid job opportunity working alongside City staff and arts professionals to explore, create, and contribute to the vibrant cultural fabric of South San Francisco. Donations of $125 each, totaling up to $500 combined, were received from Gary and Susan A. Dahl, Frank Drago, John J. Drago, and Russell P. and Linda Hayes.
FISCAL IMPACT
Receipt of these donations have no impact to the City’s General Fund and will be used to offset the cost of recreation program opportunities.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of these donations contributes to the major focus area addressing quality of life, delivering services and amenities to address community needs.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various community partners totaling $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events.
The Parks and Recreation Department appreciates contributions from individual community members and local organizations that help continue and enhance the Department’s mission to provide opportunities for physical, cultural, and social well-being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.