Cadence Giving Foundation Leads a Day of Collective Community Impact

On June 25, the Cadence Giving Foundation brought together an extraordinary coalition of companies, community leaders, and volunteers for the inaugural City Year Collective Impact Day, a powerful demonstration of what's possible when organizations come together in service of a shared purpose.

Held at Mayfair Community Garden in San José, the event united 100 volunteers from 10 companies—AMD, Arm, Cadence, Cisco, EverPure Foundation, Fortinet, KLA Foundation, Palo Alto Networks, San Francisco 49ers, and ServiceNow—for a morning of hands-on service focused on strengthening a vital community space.

More than a volunteer event, Collective Impact Day was designed to showcase the impact that can be achieved when collaboration extends beyond company walls. By bringing together different organizations, skill sets, and perspectives, the group demonstrated that meaningful, scalable change is possible when we act together.

"Today is a powerful example of what's possible when we come together—not as individual companies, but as a collective force for good," said Phil Bishop, vice president of Corporate Marketing, Global Customer Success Team at Cadence.

This spirit of collaboration was evident throughout the day, as volunteers worked side by side to create a more vibrant and welcoming space for local families. Volunteers completed a range of projects to enhance the Mayfair Community Garden, a space that supports the community through food access, education, and environmental stewardship.

Together, they:

• Constructed 12 picnic tables and benches
• Laid nearly 15,000 square feet of mulch
• Repainted 660 feet of fencing
• Refreshed garden plots through weeding and new borders

These efforts represent more than physical improvements; they reflect a shared investment in the long-term well-being of the San José community. This day would not have been possible without the leadership and partnership of City Year Bay Area, whose mission to expand educational access and develop future leaders through service continues to create lasting impact in communities across the country.

Equally important was the City of San José's support, which helped bring this vision to life and underscored the importance of cross-sector partnerships in addressing community needs.

Together, these partnerships exemplify how public, private, and nonprofit sectors can align to drive meaningful, community-centered outcomes.

At Cadence, employee volunteerism is a core part of how we contribute to the communities where we live and work. Collective Impact Day reflects a broader commitment to mobilizing our employees, partners, and resources in ways that create lasting, positive change.

By uniting these companies and volunteers, this event demonstrated that when we invest our time, talent, and energy together, we can create an impact far greater than any one organization could achieve alone.

As the day concluded, one thing was clear: This was not just a single day of service—it was the beginning of a model for collective action that can continue to strengthen communities for years to come.

Learn more about the Cadence Giving Foundation and how we're building stronger communities through volunteerism and philanthropy.