Brainstorming

School funding for arts programs is a very near and dear to me. I know that the Livermore school district plans to make big cuts to its music program in light of reduced budgets for next year and I'm sure other school districts are facing tough budgets as well. There is a small but dedicated group in Livermore that has fought since 1991 to raise money to keep arts and sports (and reduced class sizes) alive in Livermore.

Other ideas: I have heard that local soup kitchens are in trouble with more need and fewer donations.

The veterans hospital for the tri-valley is slated to close. There might be some community action that could help there.