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Take the Challenge
Find out more about our peer-to-peer campaign below and help make a generational impact in our schools.
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.
Recent Media
See the transformative impact the community can make on the life of a young student at the crossroads of promise and risk.
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Make a Difference
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.
Mentor
Nearly 40% of Oakland high school students are dropping out. Be a role model –open their eyes to career opportunities through education.
STEM
California schools rank 46th in science scores nationwide. Hands-on learning experiences increase a student’s passion for science, engineering and math.
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.
Library Helper
In 2014 nearly one-third of Oakland public school libraries were closed. Library assistants help keep libraries open and provide the resources for students to become life-long learners.
Testimonials
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Wendi CaporicciFormer Principal at Emerson Elementary
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Jennifer L. BelardiPwC San Francisco Geography Marketing