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Every week KNBR and Steve Young’s Forever Young Foundation are honoring a Bay Area hero as the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week. We have seen so many great individuals and organizations truly go above and beyond over the last year and a half to support those who need it most.
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Jennifer Steele from Meals on Wheels San Francisco joins Murph & Markus to discuss how they have been supporting older adults since 1970 by delivering nutritious meals, safety checks, and essential services that help seniors live independently with dignity in their own homes. Through daily meals, human connection, and supportive programs, they reduce isolation and health risks while ensuring homebound seniors get the care and respect they deserve. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Beseda from Sophie’s Place stopped by to join Dirty for a conversation about the incredible work being done through the foundation and the impact music therapy has on kids and families at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. They talked about what Sophie’s Place is all about, why it was created, and how music continues to play a powerful role in healing, connection, and support for patients and their loved ones. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Randy Winn from the SF Giants Community Fund joins Murph & Markus to talk about how the Fund is using baseball and softball to empower youth through programs like Junior Giants and Willie Mays Scholars. He also highlights the Community Fund’s year-end drive, where donations are being matched up to $75,000, helping continue a legacy that’s invested $52 million and impacted over 500,000 kids since 1991. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omar Wandera leads SEO Scholars San Francisco, an intensive eight-year program that provides free academic support, college guidance, and ongoing mentorship to help Bay Area students—most of whom are the first in their families to attend college—get to and successfully graduate from top universities. The program boasts an 85% college graduation rate thanks to its rigorous academics, personalized admissions support, and dedicated college persistence advising. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Prettyman joins Murph & Markus to break down how the 9th annual KNBR Holiday Sports Auction fuels the 49ers Foundation’s mission to educate and empower Bay Area youth. He highlights how fan support not only drives programs like Football Is Made for Girls—one of the fastest-growing movements in youth sports—but also helps create real opportunities for young women on and off the field. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Side By Side walks with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their own potential. They see our clients for the individuals they are, and how all aspects of their life experiences have impacted their behavior, emotions, and ability to learn. They provide critical and comprehensive services that honor the young person’s unique needs and strengths to prevent the escalation of dangerous conditions and behaviors and set them on a positive path. When they feel seen for who they are today, we believe our youth can move with confidence toward a future with meaning and connection. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice reunite to talk friendship, football, and giving back during the holiday season. The duo highlights the importance of supporting local food banks and shares classic stories from their playing days—plus a surprise drop-in from Tim Brown. A fun, heartfelt conversation that blends nostalgia, trash talk, and a big push to help Bay Area families in need. For more details on how you can help, click here. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homeless Prenatal Program: Every year, with support from local partner Stretch the Imagination, HPP provides 500 bags of holiday groceries for families who could otherwise not afford them. These bags are stuffed with special items such as stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as a $25 gift card to support the purchase of turkeys and pies. All bags are then packed with a special Stretch the Imagination card written and decorated by a Stretch student. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dirty Work and Steve Young talk with 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro about his path from Miami to the NFL as a first-generation American breaking barriers for Nicaraguan athletes. With humility and heart, he shares how his parents’ sacrifices and his own resilience have shaped his success and fueled his flawless start with the Niners. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bay Area Rescue Mission - Every day, people in our community face hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness. The Bay Area Rescue Mission meets them with compassion — offering food, shelter, and the tools to rebuild their lives. In January, they opened up a mental health division to support the homeless community. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Child Mind Institute is a leading independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by providing evidence-based care, free resources, and cutting-edge research. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The San Francisco 49ers Foundation and Steve Young’s Forever Young Foundation have teamed up to launch “Football Is Made for Girls,” an initiative dedicated to expanding access to Girls Flag Football across the Bay Area and beyond. The program empowers girls of all ages to learn, compete, and lead—creating equitable opportunities in every level of the game. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women's Coaching Alliance empowers young women aged 15–26 to develop leadership skills through coaching youth sports, providing training, mentorship, and paid coaching opportunities. Since 2022, the organization has supported over 150 coaches and positively impacted more than 1,100 players across 14+ cities in Northern and Southern California. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The mission of Raphael House is to help low-income families and families experiencing homelessness strengthen family bonds by achieving stable housing and financial independence. Since 1971, Raphael House has been at the forefront of providing homeless and low-income families in the San Francisco Bay Area the personalized family-centered solutions they need to build brighter futures. Raphael House is a predominantly community-supported organization. On average, 90% of the families we serve in our Residential Shelter achieve stable housing, and 93% maintain that stability long-term through our Bridge Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Serving the community in many ways. Men, women and children. Staring with providing the basic essentials of homeless services, meals, a warm bed and clothing. Then working to offer support in recovering from homelessness, addiction and poverty. Bay Area Rescue Mission works with individuals and families long term to help them get to the other side and regain independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one. For these people, the Wheelchair Foundation delivers Hope, Mobility and Independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies. From award-winning STEAM education and nationally recognized youth football programs, to impactful community partnerships with leading nonprofits, the 49ers Foundation is tirelessly dedicated to inspiring the confidence and collaboration youth need to tackle what is possible. Since 1991, the 49ers Foundation has invested more than $50 million back into historically underserved Bay Area communities in support of its commitment to remain faithful to the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Ward, MD, Board Chair, leads Made in a Free World, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking and forced labor. A Stanford pediatrician with expertise in global health, she combines her medical background with a passion for social justice. Dr. Ward was the first project director for Call+Response and contributed pivotal research to the FRDM platform, which helps businesses address supply chain slavery. Now, as Board Chair, she champions Made in a Free World’s mission while teaching students about trafficking, forced labor, and creating lasting global change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The San Francisco Education Fund advances equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to students, educators and schools. They envision a future where San Francisco public school students have equitable access to quality education so that they can engage and enrich the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's Hero of the Week is Bay Area Flag Football and the 49ers Foundation, supporting the growth of women’s flag football leagues in our community. With the sport set to debut in the 2028 Olympics, they’re providing crucial funding to help more players join the game. Their efforts are making it easier for local athletes to get involved in this budding sport, paving the way for the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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