537–539 E Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale — framed by mature redwoods

Bay Area Cultural Connections · Sunnyvale, California

A once-in-a-generation home for our community.

For years, BAYCC has built bridges through culture and dialogue — out of borrowed rooms and rented halls. Now we have the chance to change that for good.

BAYCC has the opportunity to acquire 537–539 E Weddell Drive — a complete, move-in-ready community & cultural facility in the heart of Sunnyvale, already built for classrooms, gatherings, and connection.

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The Vision

The home BAYCC was built for.

Bay Area Cultural Connections was founded to bring people together across cultures, faiths, and generations — through art, dialogue, education, and shared meals. For years that work has happened in spaces we don't own: rented venues, partner facilities, borrowed time.

537–539 E Weddell Drive changes that. It is a rare, complete facility in central Sunnyvale — already configured with classrooms, open studios, a reception, a commercial kitchen, and a large gathering hall. It doesn't need to be built from the ground up. It needs a community to call it home.

“This is more than a building. It's a permanent place for the families who have grown with BAYCC — and for everyone who walks through these doors next.”

With your support, we can secure it — and give our community a place that is finally, permanently, ours.

Bright open lobby inside 537–539 E Weddell Drive Open lobby & gathering space — ready today

A Perfect Place

537–539 E Weddell Drive

A purpose-built educational & community facility on a prominent corner lot in Sunnyvale — complete, adaptable, and ready for BAYCC's programs from day one.

20,000 Building (sq ft) Two connected suites, 537 & 539
10 Classrooms / studios Plus open learning studios
±60 On-site parking Rare for central Sunnyvale
1 Community hall & kitchen Events, iftars, dinners

Move-in ready

Already laid out as a learning & community center — reception, ten rooms, open studios, teacher lounge, conference room, servery and restrooms. Minimal work needed to begin programming.

A central Sunnyvale address

Steps from neighborhoods, transit, and the wider Bay Area community BAYCC serves — Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Mountain View, and San José.

An investment that lasts

A permanent home ends years of rising rents and uncertainty — and becomes an enduring asset for generations of families, students, and neighbors.

The Layout

A building already shaped for our mission.

Redrawn from the architectural plan for 539 E Weddell Drive. Watch the walls come to life — then see how each room becomes a space for BAYCC's programs. (Approximate layout, not to scale.)

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What This Home Enables

A cultural & community hub for the South Bay.

Education & Youth

Weekend programs, classes, tutoring and youth activities in ten ready classrooms and open studios.

Arts & Culture

Concerts, exhibits, and cultural nights — continuing BAYCC's mission of connecting through art.

Dialogue & Interfaith

A permanent table for conversation across faiths and cultures, partnerships, and community building.

Gatherings & Meals

Iftars, community dinners, and celebrations in a large hall with a full commercial kitchen.

Newcomer Support

A welcoming first stop for new families finding their footing and their community in the Bay Area.

A Lasting Legacy

An asset owned by the community — serving families today and for generations to come.

The Financial Picture

Raising the funds, together.

$12M Purchase price
$6M Down payment
$6M Total community goal

Timeline to closing

  1. TBDPurchase agreement signed
  2. TBDDue diligence complete
  3. TBDDonation deadline ⚠
  4. TBDClosing day

BAYCC — Bay Area Cultural Connections
Fostering cultural exchange & educational growth to build a stronger, inclusive community.
EIN: 30-0087775

537–539 E Weddell Drive exterior

We can't let this opportunity pass.

A complete, central home for BAYCC doesn't come along often. With our community behind it, we can make 537–539 E Weddell Drive ours — permanently.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. BAYCC — Bay Area Cultural Connections is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 30-0087775). Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

What is the building used for today, and what will BAYCC do with it?

The property is already configured as an educational/community facility — classrooms, open studios, reception, kitchen and a large hall. BAYCC will use it for education, arts & culture programs, interfaith dialogue, community gatherings and newcomer support.

How much do we need to raise?

The building's purchase price is $12M. Our immediate community goal is to raise the $6M down payment to secure 537–539 E Weddell Drive. Every gift brings us closer.

How can I give?

You can give by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, crypto, stock, donor-advised fund, Venmo or gift card through our secure Every.org page. You can also send a bank transfer via Zelle to zelle@baycc.org.

Can I visit the building?

Yes — tours can be arranged by appointment. Reach out to us at info@baycc.org to schedule a visit.