Jenny Lin Foundation for a Safe, Caring Community

Jenny Lin Foundation, established in Castro Valley following the brutal killing of Jennifer (Jenny) Lin in her own home in 1994, hosts a service every year in honor of Jenny’s memory.  The memorial for 2022 was held on Friday, June 17, at the Castro Valley Library.  Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, as well as Castro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi were among the speakers.  The ceremony was then followed by a candlelight walk in downtown Castro Valley.  Thanks to the traffic team of the Sheriff’s Office the event went smoothly and helped raise awareness of child safety in the community.

Every summer the Jenny Lin Foundation runs a youth music program offered free of charge to middle and high school musicians in the Bay Area.  Superintendent Ahmadi appreciated the perseverance shown by the community over that many years in continuing Jenny’s love for music.  Jenny had never had the chance to begin high school when her life was cut short on May 27, 1994.  To date the mystery of her murder has not been solved.  An increased reward of $200,000 is maintained for information leading to the conviction of Jenny’s murderer.  Anyone with information is urged to call (510) 667-3636 or the Jenny Lin toll-free hotline at (855)4-JENNY-LIN.