History
Founded in 1973 by three public health nurses, the Cupertino Roundup became incorporated as Cupertino Community Services in 1976. Here are some key milestones from West Valley Community Services' first 40+ years: 1985 CCS hosts first BBQ/auction fundraiser at Blackberry Farm 1990 CCS moves to Quinlan Community Center and launches a full-service food pantry 1996 CCS acquires a four-plex to provide transitional housing to homeless men, women, and children 2003 CCS opens Vista Village, a 24 unit rental complex for low-income tenants 2008 CCS changes its name to West Valley Community Services (WVCS) to better reflect the community we serve 2009 WVCS gets its first refrigerated Mobile Food Pantry Van 2011 WVCS hosts the first Chefs of Compassion fundraising event 2016 WVCS launches a Mobile Food Pantry with support from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 2019 WVCS chosen as Assemblydistrict 28 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Evan Low
Specialties
West Valley Community Services' comprehensive programs are offered under one roof and are free of charge to low income and homeless families in the west valley region of Santa Clara County. We also provide helpful information and referrals to our clients in collaboration with other human service agencies in the community.