Foundation to put on annual fundraiser
The Silicon Valley Education Foundation will hold its annual "Pioneers with Purpose" fundraising dinner Sept. 15 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
The event will aid foundation programs, including summer and after-school classes, to raise student performance in math and science.
This year, the foundation will honor venture capitalist and philanthropist Faysal Sohail for his contributions to business and education. Sohail is a cofounder of the foundation. For information or to purchase tickets, call 408-790-9590 or go to www.svefoundation.org.