About Us
Celebrating 50 years of shining light on mental health by raising awareness, promoting wellness, and funding local organizations that provide vital services to individuals and families affected by mental illness, homelessness, and crisis in San Mateo County.
Together, we are building a San Mateo County where no one faces mental health challenges alone.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a community where mental health support is readily available to all, without stigma or barriers. We are committed to promoting mental wellness and resilience across San Mateo County, striving for a future where everyone can access the support they need to thrive.
What We Do
We unite community members through meaningful events including our Holiday Auction & Luncheon, Signature Kitchen Tour, and year-round gatherings. These events build connections, raise awareness about mental health needs, and provide crucial financial support to local organizations delivering direct care and services.
Our Community
Our community is made up of dedicated volunteers, community partners, and supporters who are passionate about making a positive impact on mental health in San Mateo County. Together, we strive to foster a community that prioritizes mental wellness and provides support for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.
Join us and help make a difference!
Year
Established
1976
Assets
Donated
$3.6mm
Members
Active, Patron, Associate
56
Fundraising
Events
2
Our History
A Legacy of Compassion: 1976-Present
For five decades, SolMateo has stood as a steady source of hope and support for San Mateo County’s most vulnerable community members.
Our story began in 1976, when a group of visionary women recognized a profound gap in local mental health resources. Determined to make a difference, they formed the Belles for Mental Health—an auxiliary of the Mental Health Association—dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental illness and suicidal crisis. Working alongside the Suicide Prevention Auxiliary, these early advocates championed the “diamonds in the rough,” people whose struggles were too often overlooked or misunderstood.
In 1982, the strength of shared purpose brought the Belles and the Suicide Prevention Center Auxiliary together as the Community Service League (CSL). This unification created a more powerful, coordinated force for mental health advocacy and community support.
Over the following decades, CSL expanded its reach while remaining deeply committed to its founding belief: no one should have to navigate mental health challenges alone.
In 2018, we embraced a new identity that more clearly reflected our mission. The Community Service League became Sol of San Mateo County—SolMateo—with the guiding message “Shining Light on Mental Health.” This evolution was more than a name change; it was a renewed commitment to illuminating pathways to care, compassion, and hope for every person who needs it.
Celebrating 50 Years in 2026
As we approach our 50th anniversary, SolMateo stands stronger and more united than ever. Our long‑standing partnership with the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County (MHA), as well as our new strategic partners National Alliance on Mental Illness San Mateo County (NAMI SMC), and Family Connections allow us to provide comprehensive, integrated support for families facing mental health challenges, homelessness, and crisis situations.
Half a century later, the mission set forth by our founders remains not only relevant but essential. Their compassionate vision continues to guide our work and illuminate the path toward a healthier, more hopeful future for our community.
Photos of the Past
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Board of Directors
Jenny Smith
Co-President
Kai Yee Lee
Secretary
Laura Gschwind
VP Events - Luncheon
Jill Johnson
Co-President,
VP Events - Kitchen Tour
Jamie Duddy
VP Events - Kitchen Tour
Flor Santana
VP Events - Luncheon
Debbie Hirth
Treasurer
Nancy Minnig
Membership
A Special Thank You to Our Donors
Our donor list reflects monetary contributions, in‑kind gifts, sponsorships, Fund‑A‑Need donations, tribute gifts (in honor and in memoriam), Donor Advised Fund contributions, and auction purchases made between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
$15,000 and above
Goller Hyman Family Fund
$10,000 to $14,999
Hirth Family Foundation
Robert J. and Marion E. Oster
Cindy and Scott Thompson
Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation
$5,000 to $9,999
Karen and Philip Burkhart, Fidelity Charitable
The Cittadini Family Fund
Donna and Eric Colson
D’Elia Construction
Sara Furrer and Annette Bianchi
Kellner and Agricola Family Fund
Wilson Leung and Kai Yee Lee, Fidelity Charitable
Cathy and Tom Maloney
Kellie Meyers
J. H. Robbins Foundation
$2,500 to $4,999
Kim and Glen Bentley
Liz Buljan
The Buljan Group
The Sheila M. Burke Family Fund
Joseph W. Cotchett and Nanci E. Nishimura
Farbstein & Blackman
Teri Gregory
Jill Johnson
Anita Kapadia and Feroze Taraporevala
Lisa Karson, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Kerns Fine Jewelry
Joyce Love
Rhonda Miller
Lisa Rubenstein
Jackie Sage
SC Properties
Jenny and Garrett Smith
Susan Stockton
$1,000 to $2,499
All Natural Stone
Anderson Yazdi Hwang Minton + Horn LLP
Mary Ellen Benninger
Mary Berdell
Denee Berliner
Judy Bloom
Julie Borden
Marilee Brooks, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Carmel Stone Imports
The Cohn Family Charitable Fund
Kay and Larry Coskey
Susan Dan
The Davidow Family Foundation
Dreiling Terrones Architecture Inc.
Marie Frykberg
Lisa Fuchs
Kristine Furrer
Gina Haggerty Group
Heffernan Foundation
Cindy Hohle-Duncan and Keith L. Duncan, MD
IRG Stone
Lucie Kober
Krolik Family Charitable Trust
Lara Krpata
Terry and Mark Kuperschmid, Vanguard Charitable
Grace Leung
Ann and Ron Malouf
Morris Family Charitable Giving Fund
Whitney Murphy
Gary and Maryann Nichols, American Endowment Foundation DAF
Catherine (Kate) Phillips
Lilli Rey
Rhino Designs
Carolyn Russo
Ruth Shannon
Shelly Sharp
Alexandra and Michael Strambi
Studio Shop Gallery
Jocelyn Swanson
Michelle Taylor
Taylor Ford Design
TRG Architecture + Interior Design
Jane Underwood
$500 to $999
Linda Alloro
Antique Painting Inc.
Aurora Journeys
Penny and Adrian Bellamy Philanthropy Fund
Jacque Bigelow
Laurel and Norman Book, Schwab Charitable
Canyon Woodworks Inc.
An Chen
Christian Huebner Interiors, Inc.
Nina Clinton
Kathy Costaglio
Daisy
Decorative Plumbing Supply
Donna DerAshotian
Jamie H. Duddy, M.F.T.
Debbie Elowson, COMPASS
Evart, Young & Hobbs
Sherrie Friedman
Fusion Academy
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Susie Huetteman
Impasto by Terun
Jain Patkar Giving Fund
Judy and Rick Kell
Susan Kuo
Yidrienne Lai
Kim Lazarus
Shirley Lee
Ingrid Lestiyo
J. P. Lindstrom, Inc.
Jennifer Liu
Martha and Roger Mertz
Pam and Steve Mincey
Nancy Minnig
Nejasmich Developments
Debbie Oldham
Stephanie O’Rourke, Landscape Reflections
Nicole Pitlyk
Maribeth Portz
Elizabeth Pratt
Arline Radine
Elizabeth Schmitt
Eileen Silver
Dr. Sue Stevens
Thorsteinson Cousineau Family Fund
Lydia Vidovich
Linda Warshauer
Andrea Westcott
Carol Yasuda-Terrones
Vivian Yeh
Zeterre Landscape Architecture
$250 to $499
Erika Abbott
Alana's Cafe
Donna Marie Baldwin, COMPASS
Gretchen and Michael Barber
Eileen Barry
Emily Beach
Phyllis Bedford
Burlingame Farmers Market Inc.
Mindy Carr
Carol-Ann Casner
Chris and Lisa Chai Donor Advised Fund
Crippen & Flynn Woodside & Carlmont Chapels
Crystal Cleaning Center
Sandi Devencenzi
EASA Architecture
Diane Elcan
Suzanne T. Farbstein
First Citizens Bank
Devra Foster
Laura Gallinetti
Dr. Patricia Griffin
Laura Gschwind
Alex Hawkins, Cronan Real Estate
Phyllis Hechim
Debbie Heffernan
Sheila Higgins
Hunter Douglas Gallery by Rebarts Interiors
J8 Hot Pilates & Yoga
Lisa Karson
Gillian Kilroy, COMPASS
L'Escape Spa Inc.
Les Deux Copines
Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce LLP
Sandra and Bill Lindsell
Lindsay and Ting Louie, Fidelity Charitable DAF
Lynch Electric & Sons Inc.
Barbara Lyons
Cris Mangar
Jack Marsal and Lorin Flynn, Fidelity Charitable Fund
Matteoni, O'Laughlin & Hechtman
Jane McCreary
Judy Meuschke, COMPASS
Barbara Millett
Linda Mock
Morning Glory
Orlando Trujillo Painting Contractor, Inc.
Constance Parker
Parkers Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance
Cathleen Pearson
Peninsula Scholars
Marlene Philibosian
Melissa Platte
Buffy Poon
Poop Patrol RWC Inc.
Premier Dermatology
Ralph King Furniture & Cabinetry, Inc.
Lisa Rehman
Rouge
Diane Russell
Kristen Sandifer & Charlie Bullock
Amy Sanford
Sarah Nail Salon
Julie Sautter Interior Design
Robyn Sharp
Erin Sinclair, Edward Jones
Katherine Strem
Studio Belmont
Sue Subbotin Interiors
Michelle Taylor, Counter
Upskill
Jeanne Urich
Genie Watermulder
Nancy Weller
$100 to $249
Paula Ausano
Lisa Baffoni
Audrey Bojack
Louann Carlomagno
Cathy Carroll
Grace Chin
Judi Cittadini
Lisa Diamond
Carolyn Dowling
Nancy Louise Drexel
Adele Dunnigan
Suzi Dzaja
Maryanne Faoro
Julie Ferrel
Orla Gallagher
April Glatt
Joan Grant
Rebecca Greenberg
Christina Habelt
Heather Happ
Melissa Hauselt
Karen M. Heaney Hook
Deborah Hoffman
Tiffany Hong
Kerry Kelly and Paul McIntyre
Deborah Leon
Katica Majic
Sharon Marson
Marci Martinucci
Kathy Mauro
The John and Lara McDonald Charitable Fund
Barbara Moore
Suzette Murphy
Angela O'Connor
Jane Pearcy
Allison Rak
Katherine Rhoades
Arlene Rosenberg
Jennifer Royer Sullivan
Irina Ruvinsky
Dayna Santana
Suzanne Schafer
Doreen Schmidt
Karen Seminoff
Roberta Sherwood
Cynthia Blair Tognotti
Carole Valentine
Janete Van Bokkelen Bojues
Roxanne Vane
Julia and Vitas Viskanta Donor Advised Charitable Giving Fund
Samantha Wang French
Anne Williams
Judi Zografos
Up to $99
Perissa Clark
Patricia Demoulin
Haleh Douraghy
Angie Hollman
Angela Kwan
Deborah Runyeon
Donna Marie Seyfried
Delyn Simons
Paige Smith
In-Kind Donors*
ABC Worldwide Transportation
Belmont Fine Wine and Spirits
Bonjour Bakehouse
Burlingame Woman’s Club
Crowne Plaza, Foster City/San Mateo
F. Dorian
Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
Holland America
inSite Design
Vicki Jung
Priscilla Kisling
Yana Maloney
Shiva Pakdel
Betsy Rosen
Dayna Santana
Rita Shrestha
Sibby's Cupcakery
Spirited Pots
*The In‑Kind Donors list does not include the generous donations made by SolMateo members.
Vendors, Boutiques & Community Partners
Jettywave Distillery
KMD Antiques & Design Atelier
Ladera Garden and Gifts
Lexie Lou Collection
Mark at the Mic
Moms Against Poverty
Nash Bakes
New Generation Vintage
Penflora
Pottery Barn Stanford
Rustic Nosh
Sarah Padilla Designs
Sève Flowers
Sippin’ Pretty Tap Truck
Suki’s Honey Bees
Waffles & Honey
Williams Sonoma
Ah Sam
Andra Norris Art Gallery
Anthem San Francisco
Ashley Ashoff
Backyard Nourish
Blooming Vase Floral & Event Design
Bonjour Bakehouse
CDS Interiors
Colorprint
EKD Collections
Flo 39 Boutique
Floral Art + Decor
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
Henry’s Place
Hobby Farms Woodworking
Hudson Grace
J+Coterie
We sincerely apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions. If you notice an inaccuracy, kindly let us know at support@solmateo.org.