With 50,000 riders a day, Caltrain is an integral community asset, serving our region for over 150 years. This year Caltrain celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Holiday Train, providing at least 5,000 toys a year to children that may not receive one otherwise. The Holiday Train two-day event attracts thousands of families to watch the magical show-train light up the community. Budget cuts prevented the Holiday Train from bringing toys to children in need for the last two years.

Through visionary leadership, strategic grantmaking, and world-class experiences, SVCF partners with donors to strengthen the common good locally and throughout the world. The Holiday Train is intrinsically connected to SVCF’s regional planning grantmaking strategy: both focus on building community and the benefits of public transportation. The Bay Area is experiencing unprecedented growth, which makes supporting public transit systems like Caltrain more important than ever. The community foundation promotes building healthy and sustainable communities through strategic regional planning grants that are focused on innovative land use and transportation programs. Learn more about how regional planning is making a difference for your commute and community.