Community leaders in San Jose founded Third Street Community Center (TSCC) in 1997. Spearheaded by the then Reverend Lindi Ramsden from the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, her passion for social justice brought together a multi-disciplinary team of key stakeholders who shared her vision of creating a more equitable community for all. This group included community members, city leaders, elected officials, public health representatives, educators, business leaders, and more.