There is an education crisis affecting our city’s most vulnerable children.
We envision a city where every struggling student is reached by a caring community at a critical time in their life to provide hope, the courage to dream, and opportunity to thrive.
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Why We Changed Our Name
As we raise the curtain on an exciting next chapter in our story, it’s crucial that our name truly captures the soul of our organization.
Volunteer
Your Opportunity to Serve
One-on-one time with struggling students two hours a week will help a child reach their potential. A short amount of time can make a big impact.
Our Programs
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Our programs help close the achievement gap by providing literacy skills, science learning experiences, and career mentoring and internships.
You can help a vulnerable child rise above!
We make it easy! We will train you, match you with a child that needs you the most, and support you and your student!
The life you change may be your own!
Reading Tutor
60% of Oakland 3rd Graders read below grade-level average. For them, it’s more than just learning to read. It’s about reading to learn.
Math Tutor
One-on-one teaching helps struggling students learn math concepts.
Food Bagging
Students often go hungry over the weekend, and are unprepared to learn on Monday morning. Health4Kids provides a bag of nourishing food and recipes for children to take home from school every Friday.
Mentor
Nearly 40% of Oakland high school students are dropping out. Be a role model – open their eyes to career opportunities through education.
Testimonials
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Wendi CaporicciFormer Principal at Emerson Elementary
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Jennifer L. BelardiPwC San Francisco Geography Marketing