Alaska Airlines Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Alaska Airlines Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 92-0166198
Foundation Overview
Based in Anchorage, AK, Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded 443 grants totaling $4,352,500 to organizations in Oregon, Alaska and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,352,500
Total Assets
$12,715,481
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
132
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+14%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 56%
74 of 132 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Washington
Grants are geographically diversified with 32% in Washington and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (68%), Kent (7%), Bellevue (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-23%
Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (76%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Alaska Airlines Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Mujeres | $10,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | The Chicas Youth Development (Chicas) Program Provides Year-round, Culturally Specific Services At 29 Public Schools To Address Prevailing Educational And Racial Disparities For Over 700 Latine Youth Throughout Washington County. Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Specifically Support Latine Youth In Grades 8-post Secondary Schooling (Ages 14-24) With College & Career Readiness Activities That Ensure Long-term Engagement (Retention) In Learning Environments And Thus Life-long Careers. | 2023 |
| After School All-stars | $10,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | Asas Puget Sound "Academic Readiness"career Exploration Opportunities (Ceo)" Program Initiatives, Which Provide Educational Enrichment And Workforce Development Programming For Approximately 600 Low-income, Underrepresented Students At Three Middle School Sites In South King County. Academic Readiness And Career Exploration Are Integrated Into Our Comprehensive After-school Programs, Which Typically Run Monday Through Thursday For Two Hours After The Bell Rings. To Encourage Consistent Student Engagement, We Align Our Program Schedule With The School Calendar And Structure It Around Three Enrollment Sessions Throughout The Year. | 2023 |
| Alaska Development Corporation | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Alaska Development Corporation Supports The Program Delivery Organization For Alaska, Jedc, To Provide Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Festival With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2023 |
| Alaska Geographic | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Geographic Youth Have The Opportunity To Join A Unique Backpacking Expedition Aimed At Expanding Their Outdoor Knowledge And Expedition Experience While Continuing Their Stewardship Projects And Engagements With Public Land Agency Staff In The Tangle Lakes Archeological District Of The Alaska Range. Participants Will Have The Opportunity To Learn About Outdoor Industry Careers From Experienced Guides And Participate In Stewardship Projects Led By The Bureau Of Land Management Staff, Giving Them Hands-on Experience In Conservation And Stewardship Efforts. The Trip Is Entirely Free Of Cost To The Participants. | 2023 |
| African Community Housing & Development | $5,000 | Seatac, WA, US | Achd's Education Programs Specialize In Hands-on Experiential Learning, With A Focus On Outdoor And Steam Education. All Of Achd's Education Programs Incorporate Whole-family Holistic Case Management To Ensure That Children Have The Resources And Support They Need To Thrive. All Our Programs Are Specifically Tailored To Be Culturally- And Linguistically Relevant To African Diaspora Immigrants And Refugees' Unique And Specific Needs, While Also Integrating Current Wa State Education Standards. Achd Piloted Our Curiosity Lab Program In Partnership With Highline Public Schools, Serving Middle School Students With Hands-on After-school And Weekend Stem Enrichment Programming. This Autumn, Achd Will Launch Our High-school Level Curiosity Lab Program, Which Integrates College Readiness And One-on-one Tutoring With Our Unique Curiosity Lab Model. | 2023 |
| Anchorage Community Mental Health Services Inc | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Seeds Of Change (Seeds) Is A Vocational Program Of Anchorage Community Mental Health Services Inc Dba Alaska Behavioral Health (Akbh), A Certified Community Behavioral Healthcare Center That Aims To Strengthen Alaska Communities And Improve The Lives Of Its Clients Through Exceptional Behavioral Healthcare. Seeds Works With Transition Age Youth (Tay) Ages 14-24 To Help Them Develop Both The Vocational And Life Skills Needed To Become Successful Adults. Youth Learn Essential Workplace Skills Such As Communication And Professionalism, As Well As Attention To Detail, Data Collection, Kitchen Etiquette, And Farming Skills In The Context Of Both Our Indoor Hydroponic Farm And Outdoor Growing Spaces All Within A Trauma-informed, Supportive Environment. | 2023 |
| Anchorage Park Foundation | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Youth Employment In Parks (Yep) Is An Annual 10-week Intensive Summer Workforce Development Program Designed To Positively Engage A New Generation Of Diverse Young Leaders. Yep Offers Anchorage Teens Ages 16-19 From Predominantly Low-income Neighborhoods, Job Skills By Building Trails, Restoring Stream Banks, And Performing A Variety Of Park And Trail Projects That Benefit The Public. Participants Engage In Weekly Educational Recreation Days That Are Field Trips To A Variety Of Different Public Lands To Increase Their Civic Engagement, Outdoor Recreation Experiences, Environmental Awareness, Understanding Of Social Justice Issues, Leadership Skills, And Career Opportunities. This Program Culminates With Mentorship Week To Help Teens Develop Their Own Individualized Career Path In Their Field Of Interest. For Most, Yep Is A First Job Experience, Offering Needed Household Income, Valuable Exposure To The Professional World, Understanding Of Alaska's Unique Natural Resources, And Confiden | 2023 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pathways To Our Future Is A Program Designed For Low-income Youth, English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth And Will Provide Leadership Development, Cultural Identity Workshops, Educational Support, Job Readiness Training, Anti-racism Training And Other Strategies Proven To Prepare Young People For Adulthood. Acrs Partners With The Seattle School District To Offer Onsite Afterschool Job Readiness Programming To Immigrant And Southeast Asian High School Students. We Work With Students To Develop Graduation And Post-high School Goals. We Provide Workshops For Parents And Guardians So They Can Support Their Student's Academic And Post-graduation Success. | 2023 |
| Asian Health Services | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The "Api Youth Empowered For Success" Program At Ahs Is An Internship Program Serving Primarily Api Youth In Oakland, California. The Program Prioritizes Young People Ages 13-24 From Low-income, Immigrant Families Who Face Challenges Including Living In Limited English-speaking Households, Recently Immigrated Households, And Under-resourced Neighborhoods. It Is Designed To Provide Youth With Enriching Career Exploration And Help Them Develop Leadership Skills Relevant To Success In College And The Workforce. Approximately 30 Youth Will Take Part In Three-month Internships (Fall, Spring, Or Summer Cohorts). Each Youth Participant Will Meet Weekly With Ahs Youth Program Staff To: Learn About Careers In Public Health; Build Relationships With Adult Professionals Experienced In These Careers; Receive Tangible Advice On College And Career Readiness; Deeply Examine Public Health Topics And Various Health Equity Issues Affecting Apis And Other Communities Of Color; Develop A Community Project | 2023 |
| Blue Planet Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | We Believe That Youth Will Play A Critical Role In The Clean Energy Transformation. Blue Planet's Climate Crew Program Aims To Empower A Coalition Of Youth Leaders From Across Hawaii Who Are Passionate About Addressing The Climate Challenge. This Unique Learning Experience Combines Professional Development Training And Hands-on Learning Opportunities To Build A Deepened Understanding Of The Complexities Surrounding Climate Change. Over 7 Months, 25 Engaged And Passionate Students Will Have An Opportunity To Deepen Their Knowledge Of Climate And How It Is Impacting Their Communities, Develop New Soft Skills To Prepare Them For College And Beyond, Explore Career Pathways With The Guidance Of A Dedicated Mentor From The Local Business Community, And Find Creative Ways To Take Action On Climate Using Their Unique Strengths. | 2023 |
| Bridging Cultural Gaps | $5,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | The Hidden Genius Coding Program Is A Structured High Quality Learning Program Supports Young Geniuses Unlock Their Inner Drive, Creativity, And Abilities. It Serves Bipoc And Immigrant/refugee Middle/high School Students Ages 12-17 With The Target Outcome Of Enhancing 21st Century Skills And Exposure To Stem Topics. The Program Introduces Traditionally Marginalized Young Students Of Color To The Field Of Technology. Numerous Studies Have Shown That Exposing Young People Of Color To Stem Fields Helps Propel Them Into Underrepresented Fields That Are Currently Lacking Diversity. The Program Is Offered In The Summer And After School In A Hybrid Format. | 2023 |
| Chinatown Community Development Center | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Program's "Education And Career Attainment For Low-income Youth Project" Provides High-quality College Counseling Free To Low-income, Bipoc High School Students. This Project Uses A Long Term, Deep Engagement Model To Create A Continuum Of Support That Is Comprehensive, Culturally Conducive, And Flexible To Meet The Needs Of The Student And Their Family. The Project's Goal Is To Create A Comprehensive College Access Program For Parents And Students To Engage In As They Progress On A Pathway To College Admission. This Goal Is Accomplished Through A Fully Sequenced, Year-round Educational Access Program For 25 To 30 High School Students. In Addition, 20-50 Low-income High School Students Do Site Visits Of Colleges, In And Outside Of California, To Learn About Different Colleges And Campus Life. These Trips Give Them Information And Connections So That, After They Are Admitted, They Can Engage More Quickly In Their Academic Work And Campus Activities. Students Meet Weekly During The S | 2023 |
| City Year Seattleking County | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Whole School, Whole Child Program Is Dual Impact: We Provide Career Development Offerings To Talented Young Adult Americorps Members Who Then Provide Impactful Direct Service To Thousands Of Seattle Students. In The 2023-2024 School Year, We Will Deploy 40-55 Americorps Members (Ages 17-26) To Serve 3,800 Students In Eight Elementary, Middle, And High Schools And Provide Targeted Interventions To 400-500 Students. We Are Providing Schools With Vital Extra Human Capacity And Support As Students Return To The Classroom To Reconnect With Their Peers, Reengage In Their Learning, And Continue To Recover From Impacts Of The Pandemic. | 2023 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi's Leadership Exploration Inspiration Program Is A Workforce Development Program To Inspire Hawai'i's Youth To Select Careers In The Hawai'i Visitor Industry By Providing Them With Exposure To The Variety Of Careers In The Industry And The Different Pathways To Success. From The Student's Perspective Lei Represents An Opportunity For Leadership, Exploration And Inspiration, And From The Visitor Industry's Perspective Lei Provides An Opportunity To Lead, Expose, And Inspire Hawaii's Youth. | 2023 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | College Possible's Summer Transition Program Will Serve Approximately 242 Graduating High School Seniors Who Attend One Of Seven Portland Metro Area Partner High Schools And Eight Nw And Ne Oregon Rural Partner High Schools. The Program Begins With An In-person Workshop At Portland State University In May 2023. College Possible Staff, Coaches And Community Volunteers Will Guide Students Through Topics Like: .Professional Communication .Financial Literacy .Academic Interests And Majors .Building Relationships On Campus. During The Workshop, Each Student Receives One-on-one Coaching To Help Track And Complete Enrollment Tasks. | 2023 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | $25,000 | Kapolei, HI, US | Disaster Relief For Maui Fire. | 2023 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Covenant House Alaska (Cha) Is In Our 34th Year Of Serving Youth. Our Education & Employment (E&e) Department Is Available To All Youth Entering Our Services, Ages 13-24. The Goal Of The E&e Department Is To Help Youth Overcome Barriers To Completing Their Education And Gaining Meaningful Employment/income, Ultimately Setting Them Up For Success In Life. We Believe A Focus On E&e Services To Be One Of The Most Impactful Way To Break The Cycle Of Homelessness For The Youth We Serve. | 2023 |
| Curiodyssey | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Curiodyssey Seeks Grant Support For Its Stemcorps Program, A Strategic Initiative With A Goal Of Empowering Underrepresented Youth To Pursue Stem Learning Opportunities. It Has Four Pillars: Stem Mentors, Educator Professional Development, Youth Advocacy And Community Partnerships. | 2023 |
| Devmission | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Dev/mission Offers Five Programs For Low-income Children, Youth, And Young Adults To Break The Cycle Of Poverty In Communities Of Color And Diversify The Tech Industry. All Programming Is Delivered At San Francisco Affordable Housing Developments. -Steam Hub Exploratory Lab: K-12 Children And Youth Explore Steam Concepts Through After-school Support, Computer Lab Access, And Summer Camps -Steam Digital Arts Program: Youth And Young Adults Ages 14-21 Build Skills And Interest In Digital Arts -Pre-apprenticeship Program: A 12-week Program Providing Training And Skills To 16 To 24-year-old Youth, Providing Connections To Postsecondary Education And Tech Career Pathways -Community Technology Associate (Cta) Internship Program: Graduates Of The Pre-apprenticeship Program Provide Tech Support Services To Low-income Residents Of Public Housing, Gaining Valuable Work Experience And Building Professional Skills While Narrowing The Digital Divide In San Francisco's Affordable Housing Communities | 2023 |
| Dress For Success Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Specifically Support Women Who Use Our Services Aged 18-24. In 2023, We Are Strategically Expanding Outreach To Universities, Community Colleges And Upperclassmen Recruitment In High School. The Educational And Professional Landscape Has Become Increasingly Competitive And Challenging For University, Community College, And High School Upperclassmen Students. Many Of These Students Face Significant Obstacles As They Transition Into The Workforce Or Pursue Higher Education Opportunities. Students Often Lack Access To Comprehensive Professional Development Resources, Including Resume-building Workshops, Interview Preparation, Networking Opportunities, And Workplace Etiquette Guidance. These Crucial Skills Are Not Consistently Integrated Into Standard Curricula, Leaving Students Unprepared For The Competitive Job Market. A Considerable Portion Of The Target Student Population Comes From Low-income Backgrounds, Facing Financial Limitations That Hinder Their A | 2023 |
| Elementary Institute Of Science | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Girls Take Flight Starts In January With Assemblies For Up To 100 Sophomore And Junior Year Girls At Select High Schools In San Diego's Low-income Neighborhoods. Students Are Introduced To The People, Technology, Use, And Careers Related To Uavs, With A Focus On Females Working In This Sector. The Kick-off Attendees Are Invited To Apply For A Weeklong Drone Camp With 40 Hours Of Instruction, Where 20 Girls Will Learn Basic Coding To Program Autonomous Flight, Learn Basic Manual Flying Skills, And Practice On A Drone Flight Simulator. Camp Participants Are Invited To Apply For An Intensive Practicum At Eis That Runs From May Through October. Ten Girls Are Chosen To Continue Into This Final Stage Of The Program. The Practicum Takes Place After School, On Weekends, And On Summer Weekdays For A Total Of 150 Hours Of Instruction. Instructors Help Students Study For Their 107 Remote Pilot Certification. | 2023 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Excel Alaska, Inc. Provides Youth And Young Adults In Rural Alaska With An Opportunity For Individualized, Real-life Academic And Career-oriented Experiences To Complete The Necessary Requirements Needed To Receive A High School Diploma And Make A Successful Transition Into Post-secondary Training And The Workforce. Excel's Mission/vision Is To Provide Rural Alaska Youth And Young Adults With The Transition Skills To Be Successful After They Graduate From High School, Whether It Be Residing In A Rural Or Urban Area Of Their Choice. This Is Accomplished Through Increasing Each Student's Awareness And Knowledge In A Wide Variety Of Areas Including Personal, Social And Career Development, Service Training, Urban Familiarization, Leadership, Character, And Life Skills Development. It Encompasses Multiple (15 Or More) Variable-term Training Sessions Throughout The Calendar Year. The Duration Of Each Session Ranges From 3 - 30 Day Depending On The Age And Type Of Training. Sessions Are Held | 2023 |
| Fly Compton Aeronautical Education Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Compton, CA, US | Fcaef Flight Program: . 9-month Program . Faa-approved Flight Curriculum . Pilot Kit: Log Book, Binder, Photo Id, Syllabus/literature (Paper And Electronic), Flight Computer, And Covid Kit. . Alternating Saturday Courses: 1) On-site Flying Instructions. 2) Zoom Flight Control Policies And Procedures Instruction. 3) Pop Quizzes To Assess Learning Potential And Information Retention. . Accelerated Course For Graduates, Ages15+: 1) Extra 2 Hours Of Ground And Flying Time. 2) Additional Resources: Part 1 And Part 2 Syllabus, Extended Group Sessions, And Private Lessons With A Certified Flight Instructor. | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Working With Youth In Grades 6-12, Mentors In Our Teen Program Set Specific Goals On Post-secondary Plans With Their Youth Year-round And Increase Their Access To Job Trainings, Job Shadowing And Other Career Exploration Activities Throughout Youths' Time In Middle And High School. College, Career, And Post-secondary Readiness Activities Are Structured By Grade Level: 1) Career Awareness - Grades 6-7. 2) Career Exploration - Grades 8-9. 3) Skill Training - Grades 9-10. 4) Work Force Training - Grades 10-12. 5) Setting A Path For Career Or College - Grades 11+. | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Girl Scouts Of Hawaii (Gsh) Will Deliver The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (Gsle) To Over 2,200 Girl Scouts Ages 5-18 Years Old. This Includes 485 Girl Scouts From Low-income Families That Will Benefit From The After School Leadership Program (Aslp). For Approximately 28 Weeks Starting In October 2023, Troops Will Meet Up To Twice Weekly In Age-delineated Groups With A Troop Leader. Gsh Provides Girls With Access To High-quality Educational Programming And Stem Learning Opportunities That Inspire Them To Enter Stem In Higher Education And Future Careers. Gsle Is A Program Model Used Nationally And Informed By Rigorous Research Carried Out By The Girl Scout Research Institute. Gsle Engages Girls In Leadership Journeys That Involve Them In Decision-making And Leadership Activities, Hands-on Learning Through An Ongoing Cycle Of Action And Reflection, And Cooperative Work To Promote Fun, Friendship, And Teamwork That Are Integral To Girl Scouting. Leadership Journeys Are Comprised Of A | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Sky's The Limit: Discover Aviation & Aerospace Program Is Designed To Serve Girl Scouts K-12. It's A Progressive Program Model Building Upon Itself As Girl Scouts Move From Elementary To Middle School, And On To High School. The Program Ignites An Interest In Aviation And Aerospace,?while Providing Skill?building Opportunities, Experiential Activities,?exposure?to Women In The Industry,?mentorships, And Highlights Career Paths In Aviation And Aerospace.?the Program Also Aligns With The Girl Scout National Movement Of?placing?2.5 Million Youth Members Into The Stem Workforce Pipeline By 2025 Through Innovative Hands-on, Girl-led Programming. | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Eureka! Is An Immersive, Five-year Steam Program For 8th-12th Grade Students. Eureka! Delivers Between 90-130 Program Hours Per Year Through Steam Summer Camps, Summer Internships, And School-year Workshops, Field Trips, And Guest Lectures. With Additional Focus On Career Exploration, College Preparation, And Life Skills, Eureka! Inspires 8th-12th Grade Students To Imagine Their Roles In The Steam Workforce And Take Concrete Steps Towards Realizing Their Ambitions. Long-term, Eureka! Diversifies The Steam Workforce, And Helps Women Break Cycles Of Poverty. | 2023 |
| Home Start Inc | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Home Start's Thrift Boutique And Bright Futures Candles Social Enterprises Provide On-the-job Training And Employment Opportunities For Disconnected Pregnant And Parenting Female Youth (Ages 18-24) Who Are Homeless Or At-risk Of Homelessness. These Programs Provide Hands-on, Trauma-informed Job Experience That Lifts These Disconnected Youth Out Of Poverty And Safeguards Children Against The Risk Of Abuse, Neglect, And Trauma. The Objective Of Our Social Enterprises Is Not Necessarily To Prepare Disconnected Young Women For A Retail Career, But Rather To Introduce Them To The World Of Work, Build Confidence, And Help Them Identify Their Skills. | 2023 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. The Grant Will Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Junior Achievement Of Alaska Statewide K-12 Economic Empowerment & Work Readiness Program Is Designed To Engage Students On A Subject Over Multiple Grades, From A Student's First Day In Kindergarten And Throughout Their K-12 Years, Preparing Them For The Transition To Post-secondary Education, Work, And Adulthood. The Program Focuses On Critical Life Skills Such As How To Manage Money, How To Prepare For A Job Or Career And How To Start A Business. | 2023 |
| Jvs Socal | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Jvs Socal's Youth Innovation Centers (Yics), Formerly Called The Youth Services Division, Were Designed With Today's Youth In Mind And Increase Access To Steam Career Exploration And High-paying Careers In Steam Fields To 300-600 At-promise Youth Annually. These Youth Are Aged 14-24 And Come From All Backgrounds And Circumstances. Jvs Socal Is Proud To Have Imagined Yics At Three Jvs Socal-operated Ajccs (America's Job Centers Of California) In West Los Angeles, Lancaster And Palmdale. Together With The Youth We Serve, Youth Career Coaches Provide: 1:1 Case Management And Career Assessments That Prepare Youth For The Next Stage Of Their Life Journey, Whether That's Job Training Or Identifying Their Course Of Study In Higher Education. Space For Hands-on Introduction To Steam Careers; The 20-hour World Of Work Workshops; Including: Job Preparation And Workplace Readiness Skills Where Young People Learn Business Acumen Including Workplace Expectations, Conflict Resolution, Positive Probl | 2023 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Each Year Since 2004, Radioactive Has Been Teaching 600+ Underserved Youth (Ages 15-18) Without Access To High Quality Enrichment And Arts Programs To Use Their Voice And Providing Them A Platform Through Three Programs: Intro To Journalism Workshop: Radioactive's Flagship Summer Program -A Multi-week Intensive Workshop Where Youth Learn How To Interview, Write Scripts, Edit, And Produce And Publish Radio Stories And Podcasts On Topics Of Their Choice. Advanced Producers Program: A Program Tailored To Graduates Of The Intro To Journalism Workshop Who Want To Expand Their Storytelling And Production Skills While Forming Deeper Connections With Kuow Journalists. Community Workshops: Shorter, "Pop-up" Sessions Hosted Throughout The Puget Sound Region And Primarily Staffed By Radioactive Graduates, Where Youth Learn Production Skills And Create Short Radio Stories. | 2023 |
| Kupu | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | A Program Of Kupu And Kokua Hawai?i Foundation, The Hawai?i Youth Sustainability Challenge (Hysc) Is An Initiative To Empower Hawai?i Youth In Grades 9-12 Across The State To Create Solutions To Conservation And Sustainability Challenges In Their Schools And Communities. Students Can Address Challenges They Have Personally Identified Or Tackle "Community Partner Challenges" (I.e. Top Problems Confronted By Organizations Across The State That Would Benefit From Creative Solutions Developed By Students). | 2023 |
| Latino Education Advancement Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | The Leaf Center For College Success (Lccs) Is A Template For Success That Supports Students Through The First Two Years Of College. The Program Application Process Begins Early In The Year And Targets Local High Schools In East San Jose. Currently, Leaf Is Working With The East Side Union High School District And The Foundation For Hispanic Education To Support Low-income First-generation Latino/a Students. Students Accepted Into The Lccs Program Will Be Invited To Participate In The Summer College Kick-off Prior To Beginning Their Post-secondary Program. Summer College Kick-off Will Be An In-person Opportunity For Students To Orient To The College Success And Career Exploration And Discovery Programs And Complete The Necessary Items For Fall Post-secondary Enrollment. The Program Will Provide Students With An Understanding Of The College Timeline, Build A Two-year Or Four-year Plan, Explore Personal Strengths And Interests, Connect Coursework To A Career Pathway, Study Skills, And Mor | 2023 |
| Latino Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Ninth Grade Counts Focuses On Helping Students Uncover Their Own Potential, Supports Them In Their Academic And Socio-cultural Journey Toward High School Graduation, And Encourages Them To Pursue Post-secondary Education. Ninth Grade Counts Provides Students With Leadership Development Skills, A Stronger Sense Of Connection To Their Academic And Cultural Community And Enhances Student Self-perception Of Confidence And Adversity. Latino Network Will Enroll 20 Latinx Students At Our East County Cohort With A Focus On Academic Priority Students, Many Who Are At Risk Of Gun Violence In Their Neighborhood. Recruitment Will Focus On Existing Latino Network After-school Programs At Feeder Middle Schools, Recommendations From Counselors And Partner Agencies, And Word Of Mouth. Students Will Attend Four Days A Week Of Full-day Academic And Pro-social Programming For Four Weeks, And Receive .5 Credit Through Their High School For Completing The Full Session. | 2023 |
| Needs Of The Community Society | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Awesome Possum Landscaping (Apl) Is A Supported Employment And Training Program That Provides Real-pay Landscaping Employment Opportunities For Transitional Youth With Disabilities (Ages 18 - 20) In King County And Is Unique In The Following Three Ways: 1. Offers A Free And Adaptive Vocational Training Program Titled The Awesome Training Program, Where Participants Earn A Special Certification Upon Completion. Unlike Any Other Training And Certification Program, Transitional Youth With Disabilities Are Paid Real-wages To Complete This Program. 2. Hires Participants Directly From The Awesome Training Program To Fulfill Employment Needs At Noc Society's Social Enterprise, Awesome Possum Landscaping. 3. Continues To Offer Up To Two Hours Per Week Of "On The Job" Adaptive Training, Outside Of Basic Work Duties, To Further Develop Transferable Workforce Skills For Young Adults With Disabilities In The Landscaping Sector. | 2023 |
| Northwest Center | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | The Transition Services Program. Nwc's Transition Services Program Connects Individuals With Disabilities In Washington State With Meaningful And Lasting Employment. Our Transition Services Program Seeks To Address The Employment Gap Between Persons With And Without A Disability By Working With Youth With Disabilities Who Are Exiting The Education System And Seeking To Find And Keep Meaningful Employment And Achieve A Level Of Economic Self-sufficiency. Given The Current State Of The Economy, Our Transition Services Program Is Needed More Than Ever To Help Youth With Disabilities Become And Remain As Economically Self-sufficient As They Can Be. Each New Transition Services Cohort Begins With The Academic School Year And Then Continues Throughout The Year To Graduation. Employment Consultants Support Youth With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities As They Explore Various Kinds Of Employment, Learn The Hard And Soft Skills Necessary To Succeed In The Workplace, Apply And Interview | 2023 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Old Skool Cafe Is A Youth-run Supper Club That Serves 120+ Youth Aged 16-22 In San Francisco's Bayview-hunters Point Neighborhood Annually. Of That Total, 30 High-risk Youth Are Selected To Receive In-depth Vocational Restaurant Training, Job Opportunities, Mentoring, And Wrap-around Services, 60 Additional Youth Participate In Quarterly Workshops And 20-80 Youth Are Paid As In-house Musicians And Performers. They Participate In Workforce Development Training, Develop Life Skills, And Receive Comprehensive Wrap-around Support Services. They Also Benefit From Ongoing Mentoring And Coaching While Participating In All Phases Of Business Operations, From Cooking To Customer Service. Old Skool's Training Program Is Designed To Be Flexible, Scaffolded, And Meet The Needs Of Our Youth. The Heart Of The Program Is The Mentorship The Youth Receive From Success Coaches. | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry (Omsi) Aims To Improve Access To Steam Education. In Pursuit Of This Mission, We Continually Seek Innovative Ways To Reach Those Who Cannot Access Science Learning At The Museum. This Work Stems From Feedback We Have Heard Through Community Listening Sessions That Transportation, Geography, And Finances Can Be Barriers To Our Educational Programming. One Of The Most Impactful Access Programs We Provide That Addresses This Need Is Our Statewide Engagement Programming. This Dynamic K-8th Programming Delivers Hands-on Science Experiences Directly To Schools, Community Organizations, And Partner Organizations Wherever They Need Us Most. Participating In Over 30 Classes And Assemblies That Explore Topics Like Astronomy To Biology And Physics, Students Gain An Introduction To Essential Steam Concepts That Help Them Build Confidence, Develop Persistence, And Achieve Academic Success. All Of Our Programming Is Ngss-aligned And Supports The Teachers And | 2023 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | At Rainier Scholars We Provide Our Scholars With The Skills And Support They Need To Earn A College Degree. However, Academic Preparation Alone Isn't Enough To Chart A Career Path. Our Leadership & Career Development Programming Provides Opportunities That Position Scholars For Success In Their Future Careers. Scholars Explore Their Interests And Possible Career Pathways, While Also Developing Executive Functioning, Technical And Social-emotional Skills They Will Need To Navigate Their Professional Journey As Young Leaders Of Color. | 2023 |
| Reap Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reap Serves 3rd-12th Grade Students Who Face Barriers Compared To Statewide Averages In Academic, Health, And Other Socioeconomic Outcomes. Currently, Reap Provides Programs In 9 Different School Districts For A Total Of 24 School Sites Located In Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, And Washington Counties. Yep Provides Year-long, Integrated Career And Entrepreneurship Training To Middle And High School Students Through Multi-layered Educational Support Programming, With Additional Entrepreneurial/workforce Development Activities Integrated Throughout. The Students Engage In Market Research And Analysis While Learning How To Write A Strong Business Plan. The Curriculum Then Focuses On Product And Service Development, Website Building, Branding, Marketing, And Strengthening Public Speaking Skills By Providing Networking Opportunities To Build Relationships With Ceos, Business Executives, Potential Investors, And Community Leaders As They Start Launching Their Businesses Out To The World. | 2023 |
| Residential Youth Services And Empowerment | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Ohana Ryse-ing Is An Outreach And Enrichment Program To Support Hawaii's Most Vulnerable Families: Youth Homeless Families. With This New Initiative, We Are Strengthening Our Services For Teenage Parents And Their Children. At Ryse, We Provide Youth With Shelter And Address Their Specific Needs By Providing Services That Tackle Mental Health, Behavioral Health, And Substance Abuse Issues. We Also Offer Education And Employment Programs To Get Them On Track To Becoming Self-sustainable And Stable. This New Program Enhances Our Current Programs By Supporting Youth With Community-oriented, Place-based, And Heart-centered Activities. | 2023 |
| Re-use Hawaii | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | The Workforce Development (Wfd) Program Provides Our Community With Training For Sustainable Jobs In Our State. Mentorship And Training Are Offered In Woodworking, Construction, Retail, And Nonprofit Management. Providing Access To Job Opportunities (With A Wide Range Of Abilities, Ages, And Experience) And Honors The Local Culture, Not To Mention Offering Skill-building And Supporting The Growth Of A Budding Industry. | 2023 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | San Diego Parks Foundation (Sdpf) Is Requesting Support For A Cohort Of The Park Ambassador Program In The Fall Of 2023 In San Ysidro. The Fall Park Ambassador Program Will Provide Nine Intensive Workshops And Experiential Opportunities To Youths Ages 16-24 Living In Low-income Areas Of San Diego And Conclude With A 26-week Paid Internship At One Of The City's Recreation Facilities Or Another City Department. After Graduation From The Program, Sdpf Will Maintain An Ongoing Relationship To Ensure Longer Term Success. While The Curriculum Is Primarily Focused On Internships And Jobs As Recreation Aides And Recreation Leaders For The City, Other City Job Opportunities Are Also Presented. | 2023 |
| Scopa Has A Dream Inc | $5,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | -Launched In 2017, The Firstgen College Counseling Program ("Firstgen") Creates A Supportive College-going Culture For Underserved Latino/hispanic Students And Their Families. -Each School Year, Firstgen Serves 40-50 (Currently 44) Young People Between The Ages Of 14 And 19 (High School Freshmen Through First-year College Students). Participants Must Be Eligible For Free And Reduced Price Meals (Frpm), Be The First In Their Families To Attend College, Agree To Take Honors And Ap Level Courses In High School And Maintain A 3.0 Or Above Gpa. -Students Join Firstgen In The Summer Before They Begin 9th Grade. The Program Encourages Them To Enroll In Honors Or Ap Classes, Participate In Academic Tutoring When Needed, Attend College Visits, And Participate In Career Exploration Learning Experiences, Including Summer Programs On College Campuses. -Parents And Caregivers Gain Skills To Support Their Students' Progress Through Bi-monthly Workshops On Financial Planning, College Applications, An | 2023 |
| Sfmade | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sfmade's Youth Program, Inside Manufacturing, Exposes Diverse Low-income Youth To Careers In Manufacturing. We Work With Jvs: San Francisco Bay Area To Recruit Young People For The Program At The Beginning Of Each School Year. Sfmade Supports Manufacturers Interested In Hosting An Intern For A Season By Identifying Their Needs, Developing A Meaningful Internship, And Matching With A Youth Intern. Jvs Also Provides Young People Placed In Internships With Wrap-around Services And Supplemental Support To Ensure They Are Experiencing A Positive And Successful Experience With Their Employer. | 2023 |
| Sharefest Community Development Inc | $10,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Sharefest's Youth Leadership Academy Is A Year-round Career Workforce Development Program For Students Attending Or Graduating From Six Continuation High Schools In The South La And Harbor Areas Of Los Angeles. Working Closely With School Administrators And Teachers Under An Agreement With The Lausd (That Does Not Include Funding), Sharefest's Youth Leadership Academy (Yla) Delivers Credit-eligible College And Career Development Courses At The School Site That Encompass Foundational Personal Growth Work In Socio-emotional Learning, Purpose Education, Professional Development, College/career Access, Entrepreneurship, And Financial Literacy. Yla Instructors Serve As Mentors, With Group Mentoring Built Into The Class Time And 1-on-1 Mentoring Available On A Regular Basis. The Yla Includes Case Management To Support Student Mental Health Through Trauma-informed System Navigation Assistance, And Linkages To Additional Resources, Including School-based Psychiatric Social Workers. Yla Coursew | 2023 |
| Solid Ground Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | ?Through Our Ccr Program, Including Weekly Two-hour Ccr Meetings, Sand Point Middle, High School, And Young Adult Students Receive Guidance And Resources To Meet Their Immediate Needs And Work Towards Their Academic And Career Goals Through One-to-one Mentorship And Support. Students' Academic And Career Goals Inform The Unique And Individualized Support They Receive So They Can Succeed In Their Future. Ccr Program Participants Receive Tutoring And Mentorship That Promotes Success In Academics, College Applications And Preparation, Career Exploration, And More. Additionally, With The Program Running Throughout The Duration Of The Seattle Public Schools Academic Year, Students Have The Opportunity To Receive Support And Mentorship For Long Periods Of Time And Develop Positive Relationships With Staff, Program Volunteers, And Their Peers While Leveraging In-school Opportunities To Supplement Their Learning. | 2023 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Services | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Becoming A Man (Bam) Is A Trauma-informed School-based Counseling, Mentoring, And Character Development Program For Vulnerable Young Men In Grades 7 Thru 12. Currently Delivered In Four Schools In The Highline School District And Serving Approximately 280 Students, We Are Continuing To Expand To More Schools And Additional School Districts. Each Session Is Built Around A Lesson Plan Designed To Develop A Specific Skill Through Stories, Role-playing And Group Exercises. The Highly Successful Program Integrates Clinical Theory And Practice, Men's Rites Of Passage Work, And A Dynamic Approach To Youth Engagement. | 2023 |
| Stem Paths Innovation Network | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | Stem Paths Innovation Network's Suite Of Spin Girls Programs Provide Girls Of Color With Unique, Hands-on Stem Experiences That Support Their Academic Achievement, Build Leadership Skills, And Inspire And Prepare Them To Pursue Careers In Stem. In The 2023-2024 Program Year, We Seek To Serve 150 Girls* In Grades 6-12 From Across King County Through The Spin Girls Suite Of Programming. | 2023 |
| Technology Access Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | College And Career Readiness (Ccr) Is A Pillar Of Taf's Education Model To Advance Equity In Education For Students Of Color By Providing Equitable Access To Postsecondary Credentials And Entry To Competitive, High-skilled Careers Where People Of Color Are Underrepresented. Extended Learning Opportunities (Elo) Provide Leadership Development And Mentoring, With An Aim Of Preparing Students Of Color For Success In College, Career, And Life. Together, Ccr And Elo Provide Experiences For Students Of Color To Prepare Them For Successful Careers, Advanced Education, Community Leadership, And Lifelong Learning; And Be The Driving Force Needed To Create The World They Envision. Ccr And Elo Are Distinguished Components Of The Student Experience At Taf's Two Co-managed Academies. | 2023 |
| Teens In Public Service | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Tips Summer Internship Program Is An Eight-week, Part-time, Paid Summer Internship Program For Puget Sound Area High School Youth. Teens From Over 35 High Schools Are Matched With A Local Nonprofit Where They Gain Practical Work Experience, Build Leadership Skills, And Put Their Values Into Action, While Developing Values Of Compassion And Social Responsibility - Values That Grow And Deepen Throughout Their Lives, And Inspire Them To Continue Serving Long Past Their Internships. | 2023 |
| The Peninsula College Fund | $5,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Pcf Is Launching A New Online Learning Center That Provides An Engaging, Interactive Environment For Students To Access Digital Courses Designed To Help Prepare Them For Careers And Life After College. Funding By Alaska Air Foundation Through This Proposal Will Allow Pcf To Continue To Expand The New Learning Center Offerings That Address A Growing Population Of Pcf Scholars. Provide All Pcf Scholars With Access To High Quality Online Training Offerings That Support Them In Their Path To College And Career Success. Identify Sufficient Funding To Assure On-going Development And Growth Of The Pcf Learning Center. | 2023 |
| The Student Conservation Inc | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Regional High School Youth Crew Consists Of Two To Four Weeks Paid, Summer Programming Providing Primarily Rural, Alaska Native Youth With Practical Workforce Skills Through Hands-on Conservation Projects On Public Lands In Or Near Their Home Boroughs. Regional High School Youth Crew Members Are Usually Alaska Native And Are Shareholders Or Shareholder Descendants Of An Alaska Native Corporation (Anc). The Kids Usually Live In The Same Region Of The State As Where They Serve. They Usually Serve On Federally Administered Lands (Nps And Usfs Are Most Common) But Occasionally Serve On Anc Tribal Land. | 2023 |
| The Student Conservation Inc | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Sca Will Recruit And Train Youth To Complete Greening Projects Throughout The Bay Area. These Members Will Work On Various Conservation And Climate Resilience Projects, Alongside Our Partners. Each Youth Will Have A Paid Position Of At Least The State's Minimum Wage. Sca's Program Partners Include Sausal Creek, East Bay Regional Parks, U.s. Forest Service, And The Cities Of Oakland, San Francisco, And Vallejo. Members Will Receive Training And Education (Depending On Age Requirements) In Tool Use, Equipment Maintenance, Trail Maintenance And Construction, Prescribed Burns, Professional Development, Jedi Training, Cpr/first Aid, Plant Identification, Urban Forestry Basics, Gis Mapping, And More. Sca's Unique Workforce Development Structure Is Designed To Expand Skills And Knowledge To Build A Better Future. | 2023 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Graduation Success Is Treehouse's Core Education Program For Youth In Foster Care. In Our Program Education Specialists, Trained Youth-development Professionals, Build Long-term Trusting Relationships And Meet Weekly With High School Youth In Foster Care To Coach Them In Self-advocacy, Problem Solving And Developing A Student-centered Plan. Students Set Goals That Are Personally Meaningful, Helping Them Build A Sense Of Autonomy And Self-direction And Education Specialists Provide Incentives For Hitting Milestones As Participants Work Towards Their Goals. Education Specialists Coordinate With Caregivers, Social Workers, And School Staff To Build A Team Of Supportive Adults Around Each Youth And Guide Them As They Explore Career Options And Map Out Their Plans Through High School Graduation And Beyond. They Monitor Data We Receive Daily On Each Student's Attendance, Course Performance And Any Behavior Issues, Intervening When Needed To Advocate And Help Youth Keep On Track. Youth Are Al | 2023 |
| Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Lawai, HI, US | The Keala Kids Curriculum Is Designed To Mentor Individual Youth In Their Strength To Serve Their Communities With Clarity, Confidence, And Conviction. Through Physical Exercise And Learning Lessons, We Endeavor To Create Meaningful And Sustainable Connections That Align An Individual To Their Full Purpose And Potential In All Aspects Of Their Life. This Is A Prevention-based Program Applied Through The Programs Of Keiki To Coach Internship, Youth Engagement Prevention Program And Crossfit Kids. Program Format Includes A Word Of The Day, Group Discussion, Meditation, Structured Exercise Practices, And Community Building. | 2023 |
| United Way Of San Diego County | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Increase Middle And High School Interest In Steam Careers, United Way Of San Diego County (Uwsd) Respectfully Requests Support For Every Student, Every Family: Steam-to-careers. This Collaborative Initiative Is An Afterschool Extended Learning Program Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Low-income High School Students. Esef: Steam-to-careers Supports Uwsd's Goal To Facilitate More Equitable Systems, Providing Every Student And Every Family Access To Education And Opportunities Needed To Succeed. Afterschool Programming Activities Include Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, And Literacy-focused Enrichment Activities For San Diego County's Underserved Youth Residing In Southeastern San Diego And Escondido. 250 Students That Participate In The Program Will Also Receive Services Like Targeted Career Pathways Counseling, Engagement With Steam Professionals, And Career Experiences Related To Their Pathway Of Interest. After Completing The Program, Students Will Have A Better Un | 2023 |
| Washington First Robotics | $15,000 | Kent, WA, US | First (For The Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology) Washington Engages Youth Ages 6-18 In Exciting Mentor-based Programs That Build Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Skills, Inspire Innovation, And Foster Well-rounded Life Capabilities Including Self-confidence, Communication, And Leadership. We Strive To Bring Stem Equity, Access, And Inclusion To The Most Disadvantaged Youth In Communities Lacking Resources So That All Youth Can Develop 21st-century Workforce/life Skills, So That The Stem Pipeline Includes More Diversity, And So That We Can Solve The Stem Workforce Shortage For Local Businesses. | 2023 |
| Young And Prosperous Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Excellence Was Created To Change The Trajectory Of Students' Lives Through Education Success. Students In The Scholarship Excellence Also Known As (Se) Will Engage In After School Tutoring, College Preparatory Cohorts, Financial Aid/scholarship Workshops And College Tours In And Out Of The State Of California. Objectives: The Objective Of Scholarship Excellence Is To: .Offer Youth Programs To Promote Academic Success .Promote Leadership Development .Promote 100 Percent High Graduation Rate .Encourage Each Student To Attend A College Or University .Attended College And University Tours In And Out Of The State Of California | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2023 |
| Young Women's Christian Association Of Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Femme2stem Program Will Serve 30 Female-identified Participants Enrolled In High School And/or College Who Have A Strong Interest In And Commitment To Science, Technology, Engineering, Or Math. During The Program, Youth Also Engage In The Following Program Offerings Which Are Described In More Detail In The Attached Executive Summary. -Project-based Internships -Career Exploration -Stem College And Career Readiness -College And Career Navigation Support -Academic And Social-emotional Support -Mentorship And Peer Support | 2023 |
| Youth Employment Service Of The Harbor Area Inc | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | We Provide Individualized And Curriculum-based Services To Prepare Youth And Young Adults For Successful Employment. Through The Program, We Offer The Following Services To Youth And Young Adults In Our Community: Employment Skills Workshop: This Foundational Workshop Engages Clients In A Series Of Exercises To Help Them Discover Their Unique Skills And Abilities Which Are Then Built Into A Succinct Answer To The Perennial Interview Prompt, "So, Tell Me About Yourself." Mock Interviews: These New Skills Are Put Into Practice With Mock Interviewing, Conducted By Our Cadre Of Community Volunteers From All Professions Throughout Orange County. After Completion Of The Above, Clients Have Access To The Following Services: Job Search Assistance: Yes Youth Have Access To The Online Yes Job Board, One-on-one Mentoring, And Life Skills Coaching. Mentorship: We Pair Our Participants With Volunteer Mentors From Our Corporate Partners Who Share Their Expertise And Knowledge. | 2023 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | $10,000 | La Puente, CA, US | Youth Inspiration Nation Has Designed An Aviation Program For Primarily 5th - 8th Grade Students. Every Seven Weeks, Ten Young Aviators Per Class Will Attend The Aviation Education 4 Kids Workshop. Our Workshop Uses Descriptive, Theatric Video Instruction, Stem Models, Aviation Games, Virtual Reality Space Walks And Planetary Visits, As Well As Static And Full Motion Flight Simulators To Teach Kids About The Basic Principles Of Aviation. By The Time Our Workshop Comes To A Close, Our Young Aviators Will Have Picked Up Math, Physics, Communication, And Navigational Skills That Any Flight Instructor Would Be Proud Of. We Teach Our Students How To, "Make The Skies Their Playground!" | 2023 |
| Youthcare | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youthcare's Education & Employment Programs Are Uniquely Designed To Engage Youth Experiencing Homelessness In King County, Ages 16-24, At Their Current Education And Skills Level And Help Them Work Towards Practical Skills And Employability That Will Support Long-term Self-sufficiency. Youthcare Offers Six Distinct Employment Programs Providing Youth With Access To A Range Of Skills And Experiences. | 2023 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat Inc | $10,000 | Bethel, AK, US | Yuut Elitnaurviat Provides Workforce Development Programs In Adult Education, Drivers Education (Adl & Cdl), Healthcare, Construction Trades, Rural Law Enforcement And Aviation. Operate The Only Faa Approved Aviation Mechanic Program In Rural Alaska. | 2023 |
| Adelante Mujeres | $10,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | The Chicas Youth Development (Chicas) Program Provides Year-round, Culturally Specific Services At 29 Public Schools To Address Prevailing Educational And Racial Disparities For Over 700 Latine Youth Throughout Washington County. Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Specifically Support Latine Youth In Grades 8-post Secondary Schooling (Ages 14-24) With College & Career Readiness Activities That Ensure Long-term Engagement (Retention) In Learning Environments And Thus Life-long Careers. | 2023 |
| After School All-stars | $10,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | Asas Puget Sound "Academic Readiness"career Exploration Opportunities (Ceo)" Program Initiatives, Which Provide Educational Enrichment And Workforce Development Programming For Approximately 600 Low-income, Underrepresented Students At Three Middle School Sites In South King County. Academic Readiness And Career Exploration Are Integrated Into Our Comprehensive After-school Programs, Which Typically Run Monday Through Thursday For Two Hours After The Bell Rings. To Encourage Consistent Student Engagement, We Align Our Program Schedule With The School Calendar And Structure It Around Three Enrollment Sessions Throughout The Year. | 2023 |
| Alaska Development Corporation | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Alaska Development Corporation Supports The Program Delivery Organization For Alaska, Jedc, To Provide Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Festival With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2023 |
| Alaska Geographic | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Geographic Youth Have The Opportunity To Join A Unique Backpacking Expedition Aimed At Expanding Their Outdoor Knowledge And Expedition Experience While Continuing Their Stewardship Projects And Engagements With Public Land Agency Staff In The Tangle Lakes Archeological District Of The Alaska Range. Participants Will Have The Opportunity To Learn About Outdoor Industry Careers From Experienced Guides And Participate In Stewardship Projects Led By The Bureau Of Land Management Staff, Giving Them Hands-on Experience In Conservation And Stewardship Efforts. The Trip Is Entirely Free Of Cost To The Participants. | 2023 |
| African Community Housing & Development | $5,000 | Seatac, WA, US | Achd's Education Programs Specialize In Hands-on Experiential Learning, With A Focus On Outdoor And Steam Education. All Of Achd's Education Programs Incorporate Whole-family Holistic Case Management To Ensure That Children Have The Resources And Support They Need To Thrive. All Our Programs Are Specifically Tailored To Be Culturally- And Linguistically Relevant To African Diaspora Immigrants And Refugees' Unique And Specific Needs, While Also Integrating Current Wa State Education Standards. Achd Piloted Our Curiosity Lab Program In Partnership With Highline Public Schools, Serving Middle School Students With Hands-on After-school And Weekend Stem Enrichment Programming. This Autumn, Achd Will Launch Our High-school Level Curiosity Lab Program, Which Integrates College Readiness And One-on-one Tutoring With Our Unique Curiosity Lab Model. | 2023 |
| Anchorage Community Mental Health Services Inc | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Seeds Of Change (Seeds) Is A Vocational Program Of Anchorage Community Mental Health Services Inc Dba Alaska Behavioral Health (Akbh), A Certified Community Behavioral Healthcare Center That Aims To Strengthen Alaska Communities And Improve The Lives Of Its Clients Through Exceptional Behavioral Healthcare. Seeds Works With Transition Age Youth (Tay) Ages 14-24 To Help Them Develop Both The Vocational And Life Skills Needed To Become Successful Adults. Youth Learn Essential Workplace Skills Such As Communication And Professionalism, As Well As Attention To Detail, Data Collection, Kitchen Etiquette, And Farming Skills In The Context Of Both Our Indoor Hydroponic Farm And Outdoor Growing Spaces All Within A Trauma-informed, Supportive Environment. | 2023 |
| Anchorage Park Foundation | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Youth Employment In Parks (Yep) Is An Annual 10-week Intensive Summer Workforce Development Program Designed To Positively Engage A New Generation Of Diverse Young Leaders. Yep Offers Anchorage Teens Ages 16-19 From Predominantly Low-income Neighborhoods, Job Skills By Building Trails, Restoring Stream Banks, And Performing A Variety Of Park And Trail Projects That Benefit The Public. Participants Engage In Weekly Educational Recreation Days That Are Field Trips To A Variety Of Different Public Lands To Increase Their Civic Engagement, Outdoor Recreation Experiences, Environmental Awareness, Understanding Of Social Justice Issues, Leadership Skills, And Career Opportunities. This Program Culminates With Mentorship Week To Help Teens Develop Their Own Individualized Career Path In Their Field Of Interest. For Most, Yep Is A First Job Experience, Offering Needed Household Income, Valuable Exposure To The Professional World, Understanding Of Alaska's Unique Natural Resources, And Confiden | 2023 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Pathways To Our Future Is A Program Designed For Low-income Youth, English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth And Will Provide Leadership Development, Cultural Identity Workshops, Educational Support, Job Readiness Training, Anti-racism Training And Other Strategies Proven To Prepare Young People For Adulthood. Acrs Partners With The Seattle School District To Offer Onsite Afterschool Job Readiness Programming To Immigrant And Southeast Asian High School Students. We Work With Students To Develop Graduation And Post-high School Goals. We Provide Workshops For Parents And Guardians So They Can Support Their Student's Academic And Post-graduation Success. | 2023 |
| Asian Health Services | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The "Api Youth Empowered For Success" Program At Ahs Is An Internship Program Serving Primarily Api Youth In Oakland, California. The Program Prioritizes Young People Ages 13-24 From Low-income, Immigrant Families Who Face Challenges Including Living In Limited English-speaking Households, Recently Immigrated Households, And Under-resourced Neighborhoods. It Is Designed To Provide Youth With Enriching Career Exploration And Help Them Develop Leadership Skills Relevant To Success In College And The Workforce. Approximately 30 Youth Will Take Part In Three-month Internships (Fall, Spring, Or Summer Cohorts). Each Youth Participant Will Meet Weekly With Ahs Youth Program Staff To: Learn About Careers In Public Health; Build Relationships With Adult Professionals Experienced In These Careers; Receive Tangible Advice On College And Career Readiness; Deeply Examine Public Health Topics And Various Health Equity Issues Affecting Apis And Other Communities Of Color; Develop A Community Project | 2023 |
| Blue Planet Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | We Believe That Youth Will Play A Critical Role In The Clean Energy Transformation. Blue Planet's Climate Crew Program Aims To Empower A Coalition Of Youth Leaders From Across Hawaii Who Are Passionate About Addressing The Climate Challenge. This Unique Learning Experience Combines Professional Development Training And Hands-on Learning Opportunities To Build A Deepened Understanding Of The Complexities Surrounding Climate Change. Over 7 Months, 25 Engaged And Passionate Students Will Have An Opportunity To Deepen Their Knowledge Of Climate And How It Is Impacting Their Communities, Develop New Soft Skills To Prepare Them For College And Beyond, Explore Career Pathways With The Guidance Of A Dedicated Mentor From The Local Business Community, And Find Creative Ways To Take Action On Climate Using Their Unique Strengths. | 2023 |
| Bridging Cultural Gaps | $5,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | The Hidden Genius Coding Program Is A Structured High Quality Learning Program Supports Young Geniuses Unlock Their Inner Drive, Creativity, And Abilities. It Serves Bipoc And Immigrant/refugee Middle/high School Students Ages 12-17 With The Target Outcome Of Enhancing 21st Century Skills And Exposure To Stem Topics. The Program Introduces Traditionally Marginalized Young Students Of Color To The Field Of Technology. Numerous Studies Have Shown That Exposing Young People Of Color To Stem Fields Helps Propel Them Into Underrepresented Fields That Are Currently Lacking Diversity. The Program Is Offered In The Summer And After School In A Hybrid Format. | 2023 |
| Chinatown Community Development Center | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Program's "Education And Career Attainment For Low-income Youth Project" Provides High-quality College Counseling Free To Low-income, Bipoc High School Students. This Project Uses A Long Term, Deep Engagement Model To Create A Continuum Of Support That Is Comprehensive, Culturally Conducive, And Flexible To Meet The Needs Of The Student And Their Family. The Project's Goal Is To Create A Comprehensive College Access Program For Parents And Students To Engage In As They Progress On A Pathway To College Admission. This Goal Is Accomplished Through A Fully Sequenced, Year-round Educational Access Program For 25 To 30 High School Students. In Addition, 20-50 Low-income High School Students Do Site Visits Of Colleges, In And Outside Of California, To Learn About Different Colleges And Campus Life. These Trips Give Them Information And Connections So That, After They Are Admitted, They Can Engage More Quickly In Their Academic Work And Campus Activities. Students Meet Weekly During The S | 2023 |
| City Year Seattleking County | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Whole School, Whole Child Program Is Dual Impact: We Provide Career Development Offerings To Talented Young Adult Americorps Members Who Then Provide Impactful Direct Service To Thousands Of Seattle Students. In The 2023-2024 School Year, We Will Deploy 40-55 Americorps Members (Ages 17-26) To Serve 3,800 Students In Eight Elementary, Middle, And High Schools And Provide Targeted Interventions To 400-500 Students. We Are Providing Schools With Vital Extra Human Capacity And Support As Students Return To The Classroom To Reconnect With Their Peers, Reengage In Their Learning, And Continue To Recover From Impacts Of The Pandemic. | 2023 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi's Leadership Exploration Inspiration Program Is A Workforce Development Program To Inspire Hawai'i's Youth To Select Careers In The Hawai'i Visitor Industry By Providing Them With Exposure To The Variety Of Careers In The Industry And The Different Pathways To Success. From The Student's Perspective Lei Represents An Opportunity For Leadership, Exploration And Inspiration, And From The Visitor Industry's Perspective Lei Provides An Opportunity To Lead, Expose, And Inspire Hawaii's Youth. | 2023 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | College Possible's Summer Transition Program Will Serve Approximately 242 Graduating High School Seniors Who Attend One Of Seven Portland Metro Area Partner High Schools And Eight Nw And Ne Oregon Rural Partner High Schools. The Program Begins With An In-person Workshop At Portland State University In May 2023. College Possible Staff, Coaches And Community Volunteers Will Guide Students Through Topics Like: .Professional Communication .Financial Literacy .Academic Interests And Majors .Building Relationships On Campus. During The Workshop, Each Student Receives One-on-one Coaching To Help Track And Complete Enrollment Tasks. | 2023 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | $25,000 | Kapolei, HI, US | Disaster Relief For Maui Fire. | 2023 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Covenant House Alaska (Cha) Is In Our 34th Year Of Serving Youth. Our Education & Employment (E&e) Department Is Available To All Youth Entering Our Services, Ages 13-24. The Goal Of The E&e Department Is To Help Youth Overcome Barriers To Completing Their Education And Gaining Meaningful Employment/income, Ultimately Setting Them Up For Success In Life. We Believe A Focus On E&e Services To Be One Of The Most Impactful Way To Break The Cycle Of Homelessness For The Youth We Serve. | 2023 |
| Curiodyssey | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Curiodyssey Seeks Grant Support For Its Stemcorps Program, A Strategic Initiative With A Goal Of Empowering Underrepresented Youth To Pursue Stem Learning Opportunities. It Has Four Pillars: Stem Mentors, Educator Professional Development, Youth Advocacy And Community Partnerships. | 2023 |
| Devmission | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Dev/mission Offers Five Programs For Low-income Children, Youth, And Young Adults To Break The Cycle Of Poverty In Communities Of Color And Diversify The Tech Industry. All Programming Is Delivered At San Francisco Affordable Housing Developments. -Steam Hub Exploratory Lab: K-12 Children And Youth Explore Steam Concepts Through After-school Support, Computer Lab Access, And Summer Camps -Steam Digital Arts Program: Youth And Young Adults Ages 14-21 Build Skills And Interest In Digital Arts -Pre-apprenticeship Program: A 12-week Program Providing Training And Skills To 16 To 24-year-old Youth, Providing Connections To Postsecondary Education And Tech Career Pathways -Community Technology Associate (Cta) Internship Program: Graduates Of The Pre-apprenticeship Program Provide Tech Support Services To Low-income Residents Of Public Housing, Gaining Valuable Work Experience And Building Professional Skills While Narrowing The Digital Divide In San Francisco's Affordable Housing Communities | 2023 |
| Dress For Success Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Specifically Support Women Who Use Our Services Aged 18-24. In 2023, We Are Strategically Expanding Outreach To Universities, Community Colleges And Upperclassmen Recruitment In High School. The Educational And Professional Landscape Has Become Increasingly Competitive And Challenging For University, Community College, And High School Upperclassmen Students. Many Of These Students Face Significant Obstacles As They Transition Into The Workforce Or Pursue Higher Education Opportunities. Students Often Lack Access To Comprehensive Professional Development Resources, Including Resume-building Workshops, Interview Preparation, Networking Opportunities, And Workplace Etiquette Guidance. These Crucial Skills Are Not Consistently Integrated Into Standard Curricula, Leaving Students Unprepared For The Competitive Job Market. A Considerable Portion Of The Target Student Population Comes From Low-income Backgrounds, Facing Financial Limitations That Hinder Their A | 2023 |
| Elementary Institute Of Science | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Girls Take Flight Starts In January With Assemblies For Up To 100 Sophomore And Junior Year Girls At Select High Schools In San Diego's Low-income Neighborhoods. Students Are Introduced To The People, Technology, Use, And Careers Related To Uavs, With A Focus On Females Working In This Sector. The Kick-off Attendees Are Invited To Apply For A Weeklong Drone Camp With 40 Hours Of Instruction, Where 20 Girls Will Learn Basic Coding To Program Autonomous Flight, Learn Basic Manual Flying Skills, And Practice On A Drone Flight Simulator. Camp Participants Are Invited To Apply For An Intensive Practicum At Eis That Runs From May Through October. Ten Girls Are Chosen To Continue Into This Final Stage Of The Program. The Practicum Takes Place After School, On Weekends, And On Summer Weekdays For A Total Of 150 Hours Of Instruction. Instructors Help Students Study For Their 107 Remote Pilot Certification. | 2023 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Excel Alaska, Inc. Provides Youth And Young Adults In Rural Alaska With An Opportunity For Individualized, Real-life Academic And Career-oriented Experiences To Complete The Necessary Requirements Needed To Receive A High School Diploma And Make A Successful Transition Into Post-secondary Training And The Workforce. Excel's Mission/vision Is To Provide Rural Alaska Youth And Young Adults With The Transition Skills To Be Successful After They Graduate From High School, Whether It Be Residing In A Rural Or Urban Area Of Their Choice. This Is Accomplished Through Increasing Each Student's Awareness And Knowledge In A Wide Variety Of Areas Including Personal, Social And Career Development, Service Training, Urban Familiarization, Leadership, Character, And Life Skills Development. It Encompasses Multiple (15 Or More) Variable-term Training Sessions Throughout The Calendar Year. The Duration Of Each Session Ranges From 3 - 30 Day Depending On The Age And Type Of Training. Sessions Are Held | 2023 |
| Fly Compton Aeronautical Education Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Compton, CA, US | Fcaef Flight Program: . 9-month Program . Faa-approved Flight Curriculum . Pilot Kit: Log Book, Binder, Photo Id, Syllabus/literature (Paper And Electronic), Flight Computer, And Covid Kit. . Alternating Saturday Courses: 1) On-site Flying Instructions. 2) Zoom Flight Control Policies And Procedures Instruction. 3) Pop Quizzes To Assess Learning Potential And Information Retention. . Accelerated Course For Graduates, Ages15+: 1) Extra 2 Hours Of Ground And Flying Time. 2) Additional Resources: Part 1 And Part 2 Syllabus, Extended Group Sessions, And Private Lessons With A Certified Flight Instructor. | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Working With Youth In Grades 6-12, Mentors In Our Teen Program Set Specific Goals On Post-secondary Plans With Their Youth Year-round And Increase Their Access To Job Trainings, Job Shadowing And Other Career Exploration Activities Throughout Youths' Time In Middle And High School. College, Career, And Post-secondary Readiness Activities Are Structured By Grade Level: 1) Career Awareness - Grades 6-7. 2) Career Exploration - Grades 8-9. 3) Skill Training - Grades 9-10. 4) Work Force Training - Grades 10-12. 5) Setting A Path For Career Or College - Grades 11+. | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Girl Scouts Of Hawaii (Gsh) Will Deliver The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (Gsle) To Over 2,200 Girl Scouts Ages 5-18 Years Old. This Includes 485 Girl Scouts From Low-income Families That Will Benefit From The After School Leadership Program (Aslp). For Approximately 28 Weeks Starting In October 2023, Troops Will Meet Up To Twice Weekly In Age-delineated Groups With A Troop Leader. Gsh Provides Girls With Access To High-quality Educational Programming And Stem Learning Opportunities That Inspire Them To Enter Stem In Higher Education And Future Careers. Gsle Is A Program Model Used Nationally And Informed By Rigorous Research Carried Out By The Girl Scout Research Institute. Gsle Engages Girls In Leadership Journeys That Involve Them In Decision-making And Leadership Activities, Hands-on Learning Through An Ongoing Cycle Of Action And Reflection, And Cooperative Work To Promote Fun, Friendship, And Teamwork That Are Integral To Girl Scouting. Leadership Journeys Are Comprised Of A | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Sky's The Limit: Discover Aviation & Aerospace Program Is Designed To Serve Girl Scouts K-12. It's A Progressive Program Model Building Upon Itself As Girl Scouts Move From Elementary To Middle School, And On To High School. The Program Ignites An Interest In Aviation And Aerospace,?while Providing Skill?building Opportunities, Experiential Activities,?exposure?to Women In The Industry,?mentorships, And Highlights Career Paths In Aviation And Aerospace.?the Program Also Aligns With The Girl Scout National Movement Of?placing?2.5 Million Youth Members Into The Stem Workforce Pipeline By 2025 Through Innovative Hands-on, Girl-led Programming. | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Eureka! Is An Immersive, Five-year Steam Program For 8th-12th Grade Students. Eureka! Delivers Between 90-130 Program Hours Per Year Through Steam Summer Camps, Summer Internships, And School-year Workshops, Field Trips, And Guest Lectures. With Additional Focus On Career Exploration, College Preparation, And Life Skills, Eureka! Inspires 8th-12th Grade Students To Imagine Their Roles In The Steam Workforce And Take Concrete Steps Towards Realizing Their Ambitions. Long-term, Eureka! Diversifies The Steam Workforce, And Helps Women Break Cycles Of Poverty. | 2023 |
| Home Start Inc | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Home Start's Thrift Boutique And Bright Futures Candles Social Enterprises Provide On-the-job Training And Employment Opportunities For Disconnected Pregnant And Parenting Female Youth (Ages 18-24) Who Are Homeless Or At-risk Of Homelessness. These Programs Provide Hands-on, Trauma-informed Job Experience That Lifts These Disconnected Youth Out Of Poverty And Safeguards Children Against The Risk Of Abuse, Neglect, And Trauma. The Objective Of Our Social Enterprises Is Not Necessarily To Prepare Disconnected Young Women For A Retail Career, But Rather To Introduce Them To The World Of Work, Build Confidence, And Help Them Identify Their Skills. | 2023 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. The Grant Will Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Junior Achievement Of Alaska Statewide K-12 Economic Empowerment & Work Readiness Program Is Designed To Engage Students On A Subject Over Multiple Grades, From A Student's First Day In Kindergarten And Throughout Their K-12 Years, Preparing Them For The Transition To Post-secondary Education, Work, And Adulthood. The Program Focuses On Critical Life Skills Such As How To Manage Money, How To Prepare For A Job Or Career And How To Start A Business. | 2023 |
| Jvs Socal | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Jvs Socal's Youth Innovation Centers (Yics), Formerly Called The Youth Services Division, Were Designed With Today's Youth In Mind And Increase Access To Steam Career Exploration And High-paying Careers In Steam Fields To 300-600 At-promise Youth Annually. These Youth Are Aged 14-24 And Come From All Backgrounds And Circumstances. Jvs Socal Is Proud To Have Imagined Yics At Three Jvs Socal-operated Ajccs (America's Job Centers Of California) In West Los Angeles, Lancaster And Palmdale. Together With The Youth We Serve, Youth Career Coaches Provide: 1:1 Case Management And Career Assessments That Prepare Youth For The Next Stage Of Their Life Journey, Whether That's Job Training Or Identifying Their Course Of Study In Higher Education. Space For Hands-on Introduction To Steam Careers; The 20-hour World Of Work Workshops; Including: Job Preparation And Workplace Readiness Skills Where Young People Learn Business Acumen Including Workplace Expectations, Conflict Resolution, Positive Probl | 2023 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Each Year Since 2004, Radioactive Has Been Teaching 600+ Underserved Youth (Ages 15-18) Without Access To High Quality Enrichment And Arts Programs To Use Their Voice And Providing Them A Platform Through Three Programs: Intro To Journalism Workshop: Radioactive's Flagship Summer Program -A Multi-week Intensive Workshop Where Youth Learn How To Interview, Write Scripts, Edit, And Produce And Publish Radio Stories And Podcasts On Topics Of Their Choice. Advanced Producers Program: A Program Tailored To Graduates Of The Intro To Journalism Workshop Who Want To Expand Their Storytelling And Production Skills While Forming Deeper Connections With Kuow Journalists. Community Workshops: Shorter, "Pop-up" Sessions Hosted Throughout The Puget Sound Region And Primarily Staffed By Radioactive Graduates, Where Youth Learn Production Skills And Create Short Radio Stories. | 2023 |
| Kupu | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | A Program Of Kupu And Kokua Hawai?i Foundation, The Hawai?i Youth Sustainability Challenge (Hysc) Is An Initiative To Empower Hawai?i Youth In Grades 9-12 Across The State To Create Solutions To Conservation And Sustainability Challenges In Their Schools And Communities. Students Can Address Challenges They Have Personally Identified Or Tackle "Community Partner Challenges" (I.e. Top Problems Confronted By Organizations Across The State That Would Benefit From Creative Solutions Developed By Students). | 2023 |
| Latino Education Advancement Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | The Leaf Center For College Success (Lccs) Is A Template For Success That Supports Students Through The First Two Years Of College. The Program Application Process Begins Early In The Year And Targets Local High Schools In East San Jose. Currently, Leaf Is Working With The East Side Union High School District And The Foundation For Hispanic Education To Support Low-income First-generation Latino/a Students. Students Accepted Into The Lccs Program Will Be Invited To Participate In The Summer College Kick-off Prior To Beginning Their Post-secondary Program. Summer College Kick-off Will Be An In-person Opportunity For Students To Orient To The College Success And Career Exploration And Discovery Programs And Complete The Necessary Items For Fall Post-secondary Enrollment. The Program Will Provide Students With An Understanding Of The College Timeline, Build A Two-year Or Four-year Plan, Explore Personal Strengths And Interests, Connect Coursework To A Career Pathway, Study Skills, And Mor | 2023 |
| Latino Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Ninth Grade Counts Focuses On Helping Students Uncover Their Own Potential, Supports Them In Their Academic And Socio-cultural Journey Toward High School Graduation, And Encourages Them To Pursue Post-secondary Education. Ninth Grade Counts Provides Students With Leadership Development Skills, A Stronger Sense Of Connection To Their Academic And Cultural Community And Enhances Student Self-perception Of Confidence And Adversity. Latino Network Will Enroll 20 Latinx Students At Our East County Cohort With A Focus On Academic Priority Students, Many Who Are At Risk Of Gun Violence In Their Neighborhood. Recruitment Will Focus On Existing Latino Network After-school Programs At Feeder Middle Schools, Recommendations From Counselors And Partner Agencies, And Word Of Mouth. Students Will Attend Four Days A Week Of Full-day Academic And Pro-social Programming For Four Weeks, And Receive .5 Credit Through Their High School For Completing The Full Session. | 2023 |
| Needs Of The Community Society | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Awesome Possum Landscaping (Apl) Is A Supported Employment And Training Program That Provides Real-pay Landscaping Employment Opportunities For Transitional Youth With Disabilities (Ages 18 - 20) In King County And Is Unique In The Following Three Ways: 1. Offers A Free And Adaptive Vocational Training Program Titled The Awesome Training Program, Where Participants Earn A Special Certification Upon Completion. Unlike Any Other Training And Certification Program, Transitional Youth With Disabilities Are Paid Real-wages To Complete This Program. 2. Hires Participants Directly From The Awesome Training Program To Fulfill Employment Needs At Noc Society's Social Enterprise, Awesome Possum Landscaping. 3. Continues To Offer Up To Two Hours Per Week Of "On The Job" Adaptive Training, Outside Of Basic Work Duties, To Further Develop Transferable Workforce Skills For Young Adults With Disabilities In The Landscaping Sector. | 2023 |
| Northwest Center | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | The Transition Services Program. Nwc's Transition Services Program Connects Individuals With Disabilities In Washington State With Meaningful And Lasting Employment. Our Transition Services Program Seeks To Address The Employment Gap Between Persons With And Without A Disability By Working With Youth With Disabilities Who Are Exiting The Education System And Seeking To Find And Keep Meaningful Employment And Achieve A Level Of Economic Self-sufficiency. Given The Current State Of The Economy, Our Transition Services Program Is Needed More Than Ever To Help Youth With Disabilities Become And Remain As Economically Self-sufficient As They Can Be. Each New Transition Services Cohort Begins With The Academic School Year And Then Continues Throughout The Year To Graduation. Employment Consultants Support Youth With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities As They Explore Various Kinds Of Employment, Learn The Hard And Soft Skills Necessary To Succeed In The Workplace, Apply And Interview | 2023 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Old Skool Cafe Is A Youth-run Supper Club That Serves 120+ Youth Aged 16-22 In San Francisco's Bayview-hunters Point Neighborhood Annually. Of That Total, 30 High-risk Youth Are Selected To Receive In-depth Vocational Restaurant Training, Job Opportunities, Mentoring, And Wrap-around Services, 60 Additional Youth Participate In Quarterly Workshops And 20-80 Youth Are Paid As In-house Musicians And Performers. They Participate In Workforce Development Training, Develop Life Skills, And Receive Comprehensive Wrap-around Support Services. They Also Benefit From Ongoing Mentoring And Coaching While Participating In All Phases Of Business Operations, From Cooking To Customer Service. Old Skool's Training Program Is Designed To Be Flexible, Scaffolded, And Meet The Needs Of Our Youth. The Heart Of The Program Is The Mentorship The Youth Receive From Success Coaches. | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry (Omsi) Aims To Improve Access To Steam Education. In Pursuit Of This Mission, We Continually Seek Innovative Ways To Reach Those Who Cannot Access Science Learning At The Museum. This Work Stems From Feedback We Have Heard Through Community Listening Sessions That Transportation, Geography, And Finances Can Be Barriers To Our Educational Programming. One Of The Most Impactful Access Programs We Provide That Addresses This Need Is Our Statewide Engagement Programming. This Dynamic K-8th Programming Delivers Hands-on Science Experiences Directly To Schools, Community Organizations, And Partner Organizations Wherever They Need Us Most. Participating In Over 30 Classes And Assemblies That Explore Topics Like Astronomy To Biology And Physics, Students Gain An Introduction To Essential Steam Concepts That Help Them Build Confidence, Develop Persistence, And Achieve Academic Success. All Of Our Programming Is Ngss-aligned And Supports The Teachers And | 2023 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | At Rainier Scholars We Provide Our Scholars With The Skills And Support They Need To Earn A College Degree. However, Academic Preparation Alone Isn't Enough To Chart A Career Path. Our Leadership & Career Development Programming Provides Opportunities That Position Scholars For Success In Their Future Careers. Scholars Explore Their Interests And Possible Career Pathways, While Also Developing Executive Functioning, Technical And Social-emotional Skills They Will Need To Navigate Their Professional Journey As Young Leaders Of Color. | 2023 |
| Reap Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reap Serves 3rd-12th Grade Students Who Face Barriers Compared To Statewide Averages In Academic, Health, And Other Socioeconomic Outcomes. Currently, Reap Provides Programs In 9 Different School Districts For A Total Of 24 School Sites Located In Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, And Washington Counties. Yep Provides Year-long, Integrated Career And Entrepreneurship Training To Middle And High School Students Through Multi-layered Educational Support Programming, With Additional Entrepreneurial/workforce Development Activities Integrated Throughout. The Students Engage In Market Research And Analysis While Learning How To Write A Strong Business Plan. The Curriculum Then Focuses On Product And Service Development, Website Building, Branding, Marketing, And Strengthening Public Speaking Skills By Providing Networking Opportunities To Build Relationships With Ceos, Business Executives, Potential Investors, And Community Leaders As They Start Launching Their Businesses Out To The World. | 2023 |
| Residential Youth Services And Empowerment | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Ohana Ryse-ing Is An Outreach And Enrichment Program To Support Hawaii's Most Vulnerable Families: Youth Homeless Families. With This New Initiative, We Are Strengthening Our Services For Teenage Parents And Their Children. At Ryse, We Provide Youth With Shelter And Address Their Specific Needs By Providing Services That Tackle Mental Health, Behavioral Health, And Substance Abuse Issues. We Also Offer Education And Employment Programs To Get Them On Track To Becoming Self-sustainable And Stable. This New Program Enhances Our Current Programs By Supporting Youth With Community-oriented, Place-based, And Heart-centered Activities. | 2023 |
| Re-use Hawaii | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | The Workforce Development (Wfd) Program Provides Our Community With Training For Sustainable Jobs In Our State. Mentorship And Training Are Offered In Woodworking, Construction, Retail, And Nonprofit Management. Providing Access To Job Opportunities (With A Wide Range Of Abilities, Ages, And Experience) And Honors The Local Culture, Not To Mention Offering Skill-building And Supporting The Growth Of A Budding Industry. | 2023 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | San Diego Parks Foundation (Sdpf) Is Requesting Support For A Cohort Of The Park Ambassador Program In The Fall Of 2023 In San Ysidro. The Fall Park Ambassador Program Will Provide Nine Intensive Workshops And Experiential Opportunities To Youths Ages 16-24 Living In Low-income Areas Of San Diego And Conclude With A 26-week Paid Internship At One Of The City's Recreation Facilities Or Another City Department. After Graduation From The Program, Sdpf Will Maintain An Ongoing Relationship To Ensure Longer Term Success. While The Curriculum Is Primarily Focused On Internships And Jobs As Recreation Aides And Recreation Leaders For The City, Other City Job Opportunities Are Also Presented. | 2023 |
| Scopa Has A Dream Inc | $5,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | -Launched In 2017, The Firstgen College Counseling Program ("Firstgen") Creates A Supportive College-going Culture For Underserved Latino/hispanic Students And Their Families. -Each School Year, Firstgen Serves 40-50 (Currently 44) Young People Between The Ages Of 14 And 19 (High School Freshmen Through First-year College Students). Participants Must Be Eligible For Free And Reduced Price Meals (Frpm), Be The First In Their Families To Attend College, Agree To Take Honors And Ap Level Courses In High School And Maintain A 3.0 Or Above Gpa. -Students Join Firstgen In The Summer Before They Begin 9th Grade. The Program Encourages Them To Enroll In Honors Or Ap Classes, Participate In Academic Tutoring When Needed, Attend College Visits, And Participate In Career Exploration Learning Experiences, Including Summer Programs On College Campuses. -Parents And Caregivers Gain Skills To Support Their Students' Progress Through Bi-monthly Workshops On Financial Planning, College Applications, An | 2023 |
| Sfmade | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sfmade's Youth Program, Inside Manufacturing, Exposes Diverse Low-income Youth To Careers In Manufacturing. We Work With Jvs: San Francisco Bay Area To Recruit Young People For The Program At The Beginning Of Each School Year. Sfmade Supports Manufacturers Interested In Hosting An Intern For A Season By Identifying Their Needs, Developing A Meaningful Internship, And Matching With A Youth Intern. Jvs Also Provides Young People Placed In Internships With Wrap-around Services And Supplemental Support To Ensure They Are Experiencing A Positive And Successful Experience With Their Employer. | 2023 |
| Sharefest Community Development Inc | $10,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Sharefest's Youth Leadership Academy Is A Year-round Career Workforce Development Program For Students Attending Or Graduating From Six Continuation High Schools In The South La And Harbor Areas Of Los Angeles. Working Closely With School Administrators And Teachers Under An Agreement With The Lausd (That Does Not Include Funding), Sharefest's Youth Leadership Academy (Yla) Delivers Credit-eligible College And Career Development Courses At The School Site That Encompass Foundational Personal Growth Work In Socio-emotional Learning, Purpose Education, Professional Development, College/career Access, Entrepreneurship, And Financial Literacy. Yla Instructors Serve As Mentors, With Group Mentoring Built Into The Class Time And 1-on-1 Mentoring Available On A Regular Basis. The Yla Includes Case Management To Support Student Mental Health Through Trauma-informed System Navigation Assistance, And Linkages To Additional Resources, Including School-based Psychiatric Social Workers. Yla Coursew | 2023 |
| Solid Ground Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | ?Through Our Ccr Program, Including Weekly Two-hour Ccr Meetings, Sand Point Middle, High School, And Young Adult Students Receive Guidance And Resources To Meet Their Immediate Needs And Work Towards Their Academic And Career Goals Through One-to-one Mentorship And Support. Students' Academic And Career Goals Inform The Unique And Individualized Support They Receive So They Can Succeed In Their Future. Ccr Program Participants Receive Tutoring And Mentorship That Promotes Success In Academics, College Applications And Preparation, Career Exploration, And More. Additionally, With The Program Running Throughout The Duration Of The Seattle Public Schools Academic Year, Students Have The Opportunity To Receive Support And Mentorship For Long Periods Of Time And Develop Positive Relationships With Staff, Program Volunteers, And Their Peers While Leveraging In-school Opportunities To Supplement Their Learning. | 2023 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Services | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Becoming A Man (Bam) Is A Trauma-informed School-based Counseling, Mentoring, And Character Development Program For Vulnerable Young Men In Grades 7 Thru 12. Currently Delivered In Four Schools In The Highline School District And Serving Approximately 280 Students, We Are Continuing To Expand To More Schools And Additional School Districts. Each Session Is Built Around A Lesson Plan Designed To Develop A Specific Skill Through Stories, Role-playing And Group Exercises. The Highly Successful Program Integrates Clinical Theory And Practice, Men's Rites Of Passage Work, And A Dynamic Approach To Youth Engagement. | 2023 |
| Stem Paths Innovation Network | $5,000 | Renton, WA, US | Stem Paths Innovation Network's Suite Of Spin Girls Programs Provide Girls Of Color With Unique, Hands-on Stem Experiences That Support Their Academic Achievement, Build Leadership Skills, And Inspire And Prepare Them To Pursue Careers In Stem. In The 2023-2024 Program Year, We Seek To Serve 150 Girls* In Grades 6-12 From Across King County Through The Spin Girls Suite Of Programming. | 2023 |
| Technology Access Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | College And Career Readiness (Ccr) Is A Pillar Of Taf's Education Model To Advance Equity In Education For Students Of Color By Providing Equitable Access To Postsecondary Credentials And Entry To Competitive, High-skilled Careers Where People Of Color Are Underrepresented. Extended Learning Opportunities (Elo) Provide Leadership Development And Mentoring, With An Aim Of Preparing Students Of Color For Success In College, Career, And Life. Together, Ccr And Elo Provide Experiences For Students Of Color To Prepare Them For Successful Careers, Advanced Education, Community Leadership, And Lifelong Learning; And Be The Driving Force Needed To Create The World They Envision. Ccr And Elo Are Distinguished Components Of The Student Experience At Taf's Two Co-managed Academies. | 2023 |
| Teens In Public Service | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Tips Summer Internship Program Is An Eight-week, Part-time, Paid Summer Internship Program For Puget Sound Area High School Youth. Teens From Over 35 High Schools Are Matched With A Local Nonprofit Where They Gain Practical Work Experience, Build Leadership Skills, And Put Their Values Into Action, While Developing Values Of Compassion And Social Responsibility - Values That Grow And Deepen Throughout Their Lives, And Inspire Them To Continue Serving Long Past Their Internships. | 2023 |
| The Peninsula College Fund | $5,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Pcf Is Launching A New Online Learning Center That Provides An Engaging, Interactive Environment For Students To Access Digital Courses Designed To Help Prepare Them For Careers And Life After College. Funding By Alaska Air Foundation Through This Proposal Will Allow Pcf To Continue To Expand The New Learning Center Offerings That Address A Growing Population Of Pcf Scholars. Provide All Pcf Scholars With Access To High Quality Online Training Offerings That Support Them In Their Path To College And Career Success. Identify Sufficient Funding To Assure On-going Development And Growth Of The Pcf Learning Center. | 2023 |
| The Student Conservation Inc | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Regional High School Youth Crew Consists Of Two To Four Weeks Paid, Summer Programming Providing Primarily Rural, Alaska Native Youth With Practical Workforce Skills Through Hands-on Conservation Projects On Public Lands In Or Near Their Home Boroughs. Regional High School Youth Crew Members Are Usually Alaska Native And Are Shareholders Or Shareholder Descendants Of An Alaska Native Corporation (Anc). The Kids Usually Live In The Same Region Of The State As Where They Serve. They Usually Serve On Federally Administered Lands (Nps And Usfs Are Most Common) But Occasionally Serve On Anc Tribal Land. | 2023 |
| The Student Conservation Inc | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Sca Will Recruit And Train Youth To Complete Greening Projects Throughout The Bay Area. These Members Will Work On Various Conservation And Climate Resilience Projects, Alongside Our Partners. Each Youth Will Have A Paid Position Of At Least The State's Minimum Wage. Sca's Program Partners Include Sausal Creek, East Bay Regional Parks, U.s. Forest Service, And The Cities Of Oakland, San Francisco, And Vallejo. Members Will Receive Training And Education (Depending On Age Requirements) In Tool Use, Equipment Maintenance, Trail Maintenance And Construction, Prescribed Burns, Professional Development, Jedi Training, Cpr/first Aid, Plant Identification, Urban Forestry Basics, Gis Mapping, And More. Sca's Unique Workforce Development Structure Is Designed To Expand Skills And Knowledge To Build A Better Future. | 2023 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Graduation Success Is Treehouse's Core Education Program For Youth In Foster Care. In Our Program Education Specialists, Trained Youth-development Professionals, Build Long-term Trusting Relationships And Meet Weekly With High School Youth In Foster Care To Coach Them In Self-advocacy, Problem Solving And Developing A Student-centered Plan. Students Set Goals That Are Personally Meaningful, Helping Them Build A Sense Of Autonomy And Self-direction And Education Specialists Provide Incentives For Hitting Milestones As Participants Work Towards Their Goals. Education Specialists Coordinate With Caregivers, Social Workers, And School Staff To Build A Team Of Supportive Adults Around Each Youth And Guide Them As They Explore Career Options And Map Out Their Plans Through High School Graduation And Beyond. They Monitor Data We Receive Daily On Each Student's Attendance, Course Performance And Any Behavior Issues, Intervening When Needed To Advocate And Help Youth Keep On Track. Youth Are Al | 2023 |
| Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Lawai, HI, US | The Keala Kids Curriculum Is Designed To Mentor Individual Youth In Their Strength To Serve Their Communities With Clarity, Confidence, And Conviction. Through Physical Exercise And Learning Lessons, We Endeavor To Create Meaningful And Sustainable Connections That Align An Individual To Their Full Purpose And Potential In All Aspects Of Their Life. This Is A Prevention-based Program Applied Through The Programs Of Keiki To Coach Internship, Youth Engagement Prevention Program And Crossfit Kids. Program Format Includes A Word Of The Day, Group Discussion, Meditation, Structured Exercise Practices, And Community Building. | 2023 |
| United Way Of San Diego County | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Increase Middle And High School Interest In Steam Careers, United Way Of San Diego County (Uwsd) Respectfully Requests Support For Every Student, Every Family: Steam-to-careers. This Collaborative Initiative Is An Afterschool Extended Learning Program Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Low-income High School Students. Esef: Steam-to-careers Supports Uwsd's Goal To Facilitate More Equitable Systems, Providing Every Student And Every Family Access To Education And Opportunities Needed To Succeed. Afterschool Programming Activities Include Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, And Literacy-focused Enrichment Activities For San Diego County's Underserved Youth Residing In Southeastern San Diego And Escondido. 250 Students That Participate In The Program Will Also Receive Services Like Targeted Career Pathways Counseling, Engagement With Steam Professionals, And Career Experiences Related To Their Pathway Of Interest. After Completing The Program, Students Will Have A Better Un | 2023 |
| Washington First Robotics | $15,000 | Kent, WA, US | First (For The Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology) Washington Engages Youth Ages 6-18 In Exciting Mentor-based Programs That Build Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Skills, Inspire Innovation, And Foster Well-rounded Life Capabilities Including Self-confidence, Communication, And Leadership. We Strive To Bring Stem Equity, Access, And Inclusion To The Most Disadvantaged Youth In Communities Lacking Resources So That All Youth Can Develop 21st-century Workforce/life Skills, So That The Stem Pipeline Includes More Diversity, And So That We Can Solve The Stem Workforce Shortage For Local Businesses. | 2023 |
| Young And Prosperous Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Excellence Was Created To Change The Trajectory Of Students' Lives Through Education Success. Students In The Scholarship Excellence Also Known As (Se) Will Engage In After School Tutoring, College Preparatory Cohorts, Financial Aid/scholarship Workshops And College Tours In And Out Of The State Of California. Objectives: The Objective Of Scholarship Excellence Is To: .Offer Youth Programs To Promote Academic Success .Promote Leadership Development .Promote 100 Percent High Graduation Rate .Encourage Each Student To Attend A College Or University .Attended College And University Tours In And Out Of The State Of California | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2023 |
| Young Women's Christian Association Of Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Femme2stem Program Will Serve 30 Female-identified Participants Enrolled In High School And/or College Who Have A Strong Interest In And Commitment To Science, Technology, Engineering, Or Math. During The Program, Youth Also Engage In The Following Program Offerings Which Are Described In More Detail In The Attached Executive Summary. -Project-based Internships -Career Exploration -Stem College And Career Readiness -College And Career Navigation Support -Academic And Social-emotional Support -Mentorship And Peer Support | 2023 |
| Youth Employment Service Of The Harbor Area Inc | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | We Provide Individualized And Curriculum-based Services To Prepare Youth And Young Adults For Successful Employment. Through The Program, We Offer The Following Services To Youth And Young Adults In Our Community: Employment Skills Workshop: This Foundational Workshop Engages Clients In A Series Of Exercises To Help Them Discover Their Unique Skills And Abilities Which Are Then Built Into A Succinct Answer To The Perennial Interview Prompt, "So, Tell Me About Yourself." Mock Interviews: These New Skills Are Put Into Practice With Mock Interviewing, Conducted By Our Cadre Of Community Volunteers From All Professions Throughout Orange County. After Completion Of The Above, Clients Have Access To The Following Services: Job Search Assistance: Yes Youth Have Access To The Online Yes Job Board, One-on-one Mentoring, And Life Skills Coaching. Mentorship: We Pair Our Participants With Volunteer Mentors From Our Corporate Partners Who Share Their Expertise And Knowledge. | 2023 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | $10,000 | La Puente, CA, US | Youth Inspiration Nation Has Designed An Aviation Program For Primarily 5th - 8th Grade Students. Every Seven Weeks, Ten Young Aviators Per Class Will Attend The Aviation Education 4 Kids Workshop. Our Workshop Uses Descriptive, Theatric Video Instruction, Stem Models, Aviation Games, Virtual Reality Space Walks And Planetary Visits, As Well As Static And Full Motion Flight Simulators To Teach Kids About The Basic Principles Of Aviation. By The Time Our Workshop Comes To A Close, Our Young Aviators Will Have Picked Up Math, Physics, Communication, And Navigational Skills That Any Flight Instructor Would Be Proud Of. We Teach Our Students How To, "Make The Skies Their Playground!" | 2023 |
| Youthcare | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youthcare's Education & Employment Programs Are Uniquely Designed To Engage Youth Experiencing Homelessness In King County, Ages 16-24, At Their Current Education And Skills Level And Help Them Work Towards Practical Skills And Employability That Will Support Long-term Self-sufficiency. Youthcare Offers Six Distinct Employment Programs Providing Youth With Access To A Range Of Skills And Experiences. | 2023 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat Inc | $10,000 | Bethel, AK, US | Yuut Elitnaurviat Provides Workforce Development Programs In Adult Education, Drivers Education (Adl & Cdl), Healthcare, Construction Trades, Rural Law Enforcement And Aviation. Operate The Only Faa Approved Aviation Mechanic Program In Rural Alaska. | 2023 |
| Adelante Mujeres | $5,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | The Chicas Youth Development (chicas) Program Provides Year-round, Culturally Specific Services At 28 Public Schools To Address Prevailing Educational And Racial Disparities For Over 700 Latinx Youth Throughout Washington County. Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Specifically Support Latinx Youth In Grades 8-post Secondary Schooling (ages 14-24) With College & Career Readiness Activities That Ensure Long-term Engagement (retention) In Learning Environments And Thus Life-long Careers. | 2022 |
| Alaska Development Corporation | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Adc, Through Jedc, Is The Delivery Organization For Alaska, Providing Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Showcase With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2022 |
| Alliance For Education | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Alliance For Education's (alliance) Mission Is To Support Excellence In Education By Advancing Excellence, Educational Justice, And Racial Equity For Students In Seattle Public Schools (sps). The Alliance For Education Is The Only Organization Of Its Kind Serving All 106 106 3 Seattle Public Schools (sps). The Alliance Serves As A Convener, Connector, And Collaborator, Stewarding Philanthropic Funding, Innovation, And Expertise To Ensure That Every Public School In Seattle Has The Resources They Need. The Alliance's Work Is Designed To Challenge Systemic Inequities In Public Schools And Create A More Equitable Education System That Allows All Seattle Students To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Acrs Is Seeking Program Funds To Address Education Gaps Among English Language Learners (ell) And Southeast Asian Youth In Seattle. The Pathways To Our Future Program Is Designed For Low-income Youth, English Language Learners (ell) And Southeast Asian Youth And Will Provide Leadership Development, Cultural Identity Workshops, Educational Support, Job Readiness Training, And More. | 2022 |
| Atwork | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Atwork!'s Vision Is To Build A World Where People Of All Abilities Can Thrive. To Do This, We Empower People With Disabilities To Be Productive, Integrated, And Contributing Members Of Their Communities. We Provide Employment Readiness Support, On-the-job Training, Retention Services, And Community Involvement Resources - All Of Which Are Customized To The Needs And Interests Of The People We Serve. Across Each Of Our Sites In King, Snohomish, And Spokane Counties, We Support Over 450 Individuals Each Year In Securing Employment And Fulfilling Personal Goals. Alongside Our Assistance Services, Atwork! Also Provides Jobs Through Our Small Business Operations, Including Landscaping, Food Service, And Packing And Assembly. | 2022 |
| Be A Mentor | $5,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Be A Mentor Offers Mentoring Services To Under-served Youth In The San Francisco Bay Area And Throughout California. We Are A Leader In Advancing And Strengthening Mentoring For At-promise And Low-performing Youth. Originally Founded In 1992, We Have Managed Numerous Mentoring Projects With Cities, Counties, And Schools, Providing Direct Mentoring Services And Pairing Thousands Of Youth With Caring Adult Role Models. Our Programs Reduce Gang Violence, Prevent Alcohol And Drug Abuse, And Improve Academic Performance, And Have Served Marginalized Youth Including Foster Youth, Children With Parents In Prison And Transitional Youth. Working With Partners, We Help To Recruit, Train, And Oversee Mentors As They Work With Youth To Improve Academic, Social, And Career Outcomes. | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Big Sur Land Trust's Youth Leadership Series Provides Training, Mentorship, And Nature Camp Employment Opportunities That Are Specifically Accessible To Youth Ages 15-20 Who Identify As A Person Of Color, Lgbtqia+, Migrants, Or Are Otherwise Marginalized, Feel Unsafe In, Or Underrepresented In Outdoor Recreation Spaces. The Youth Leadership Series Originated As A Way For Motivated Camp Alumni To Gain Practical Experience As A Camp Counselor During Big Sur Land Trust's Overnight Nature Camps. The Restructured, Expanded Version Of This Program Initiated In July 2021 And Expands The Variety Of Opportunities Provided To Youth Leaders Through Environmental/camp Service Days And Trainings In Facilitation, Group Management, And Environmental Justice Issues At Cohort Meetings. | 2022 |
| Bike Works | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Our Mission Is To Promote The Bicycle As A Vehicle For Change To Empower Youth And Build Resilient Communities. Through Our Programs, We Spark Life-long Passion For Cycling And The Outdoors; Provide A Supportive Community Where Youth Are Empowered To Discover Their Voices, Strengths, And Potential; And Offer Hands-on Vocational And Soft Skills Training To Prepare Alumni For Jobs Both In And Out Of The Cycling Industry. Program Graduates Gain Skills Related To Mechanics And Engineering, Customer Service, Warehousing And Inventory Management, Environmental Stewardship And Sustainability, Race And Social Justice, And Community Building, And Are Eligible For Paid Apprenticeships At Bike Works Upon Completion. | 2022 |
| Bipoc Support Foundation | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Bipoc Support Foundation Holds An Annual Explore Next Door Camp, Consisting Of Two One-week Summer Camps That Provide Cultural, Historical, And Career Education To 75 Low-income Children Ages 10-14 In The San Marcos Community. The Camp Explores The Roots And The Future Potential Of San Marcos, Creating Connections With Their City And Those Who Share It With Them. Explore Next Door Not Only Serves To Bridge The Cultural And Financial Differences Of San Marcos Youth, It Provides Support For Low Income Families During The Summer Months When Schools Are Closed. | 2022 |
| California Greenworks | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | California Greenworks'(cgw) Mission Is To Improve The Quality Of Life In Urban Communities Through Environmental Education And Implementation Of Sustainable Community-based Restoration And Neighborhood Revitalization Projects And Programs That Promote Green Space, Eliminate Urban Blight, And Advocate For Green Job Creation And Economic Development. We Are Striving To Become One Of California's Leading Environmental Organizations That Works Toward Improving Quality Of Life For Urban Communities By Providing Educational Programs K-12, Continuing Education For Adults, And Advocating For Green Economic Development And Environmental Justice In Urban Communities. | 2022 |
| Choices Education Group | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Choices Is An Interactive Workshop That Focuses On Keeping Teens In School, Motivating Them Toward Their Education And Future, And Introducing Them To Practical Life Skills To Help Them Succeed. In Fast-paced Sessions Delivered In Real-time, Business Volunteers Demonstrate To Students The Consequences Of Not Graduating And The Opportunities Of Pursuing Their Education And Future, And Take Them Through Real-world Exercises On Academic Self-discipline, Time Management, Decision-making And Goal Setting. | 2022 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi Seeks To Inspire Students To Finish High School And Proceed To Post-secondary Education Or Employment By Exposing Them To Future Career Paths And The Steps Necessary To Achieve Those Goals. The Organization Reaches Thousands Of Students And Teachers Each Year. Climbhi Connects Students, Educators, Businesses, And Organizations In A Collective Effort To Sustain Education And Culture For Hawaii Students. It Achieves This Through Three Primary Initiatives: The Climbhi Bridge Online Portal; Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (lei) In-person Events; And The Climbhi Service Excellence Certificate Program Through The Hawaii State Department Of Education. | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible Is Dedicated To Dislodging Barriers To Higher Education To Elevate Underserved Communities, One Degree At A Time. Our High School Program Addresses Common Academic, Social, And Financial Barriers To College By Providing Programming To Students During Their Junior And Senior Years. Americorps Service Members, Called Coaches, Serve Full-time At Our Partner High Schools. Coaches Serve As Student Mentors, Resources, And Advocates, Building A Community In Which Students Excel. Coaches Lead Group Sessions During The Week, With 10-20 High School Students At A Time. Throughout The Two Years In The High School Program Students Will Receive Test Prep; Financial Literacy; Build On Non-cognitive Abilities Proven To Facilitate College Success; Improve Their Understanding Of The Admissions Process; Receive Support With Completing College, Scholarship, And Financial Applications; And Receive Support Throughout The College Enrollment Process. | 2022 |
| Common Grace | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Common Grace Uses Mentorship To Provide Underserved Children Support, Guidance, And Encouragement To Build The Social Skills And Coping Mechanisms Required To Become A Successful Adult. Malama Mentors Partners Exceptional Juniors And Seniors In Local High Schools With Students In Need At Nearby Elementary Schools. Mohala Mentors Is A Similar Mentoring Program That Serves Middle School Mentees. Mentors Are Recommended By Their Counselors Or Teachers And Are Typically High School Juniors And Seniors Who Demonstrate Compassion For Others, Commitment, And The Desire To Work With Children. A Handful Of Mentors Are College Students. Cg Trains Mentors In Adolescent Developmental Stages And In Techniques To Improve Their Social Emotional Skills And Those Of Their Mentees. | 2022 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Covenant House Alaska Serves Young People From All Across Alaska Who Come To Anchorage Looking For Opportunities They Often Do Not Find, And Without A Support Network, Have Nowhere Safe To Go. Cha Serves Teens And Young Adults With Shelter, Housing, Education And Employment Support, A Primary Care Clinic, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Counseling, Help Navigating Community Resources, And So Much More. Our Goal Is To Ensure That No Young Person Who Becomes Homeless Must Ever Be Forced To Sleep On The Streets Or Make Impossible Choices To Survive. Through Our Philosophy Of Relentless Engagement, We Make Sure No Youth Must Face Their Challenges Alone. We Walk Alongside Them, Through Successes Or Failures, With The Consistency That All Kids Need In Caring Adults. | 2022 |
| Devmission | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Low-income Youth Of Color In The Underserved Communities Targeted By Dev/mission Have The Unique Opportunity To Pursue Careers In The Bay Area's Global Technology Hub. Dev/mission Offers Four Programs For Low-income Children, Youth, And Young Adults With The Purpose Of Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty In Communities Of Color And Diversifying The Tech Industry. All Programming Is Delivered At San Francisco Affordable Housing Developments. | 2022 |
| Educating Students Together | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Est College Access Program Increases Access, Retention, And The Graduation Of Foster And Low-income Youth At Four-year Colleges, Putting Them On The Pathway To Successful Careers And Ending The Generational Cycle Of Poverty. Since 2002, Educational Student Tours (est) College Access Program Has Been Empowering Economically Disadvantaged Bipoc Youth, Particularly Those In Foster Care, To Pursue And Achieve Their Dreams Of A College Education. | 2022 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Excel's Mission/vision Is To Provide Rural Alaska Youth And Young Adults With The Transition Skills To Be Successful After They Graduate From High School, Whether It Be Residing In A Rural Or Urban Area Of Their Choice. This Is Accomplished Through Increasing Each Student's Awareness And Knowledge In A Wide Variety Of Areas Including Personal, Social And Career Development, Service Training, Urban Familiarization, Leadership, Character, And Life Skills Development. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Gsh Provides Girls With Access To High-quality Educational Programming And Stem Learning Opportunities That Inspire Them To Enter Stem In Higher Education And Future Careers. Gsle Is A Program Model Used Nationally And Informed By Rigorous Research Carried Out By The Girl Scout Research Institute. Gsle Engages Girls In Leadership Journeys That Involve Them In Decision-making And Leadership Activities, Hands-on Learning Through An Ongoing Cycle Of Action And Reflection, And Cooperative Work To Promote Fun, Friendship, And Teamwork That Are Integral To Girl Scouting. Leadership Journeys Are Comprised Of A Series Of Themed Hands-on Experiences And Are Aligned With The Common Core State Standards To Complement Academic Studies At All Grade Levels And Expose Girls To Stem From An Early Age. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Sky's The Limit - Discover Aviation & Aerospace Is Built On Program Progressions That Tie To The Characteristics And Learning Styles Of Each Age-level Of Girl Scouting. In 2022 We Have Added Our Youngest Girl Scouts To The Program Through Other Funding Sources. The Focus Of Our Daisy (k-1st) And Brownie (2nd-3rd) Aviation Programming Is The Physics Of Flight And Learning About Women In Aviation History. As Our Girl Scouts Progress To Juniors (4th-5th) And Cadettes (6th-8th), We Turn Our Focus To Career Exploration By Bringing In Guest Speakers And Activities From Today's Aviation And Aerospace Industries. As Our Girl Scouts Move To Seniors (9th-10th) And Ambassadors (11th-12th), We Add An Additional Focus On Mentorships, Scholarships, Internships, Apprenticeships, And Planning For Their First Year In College Or Trade School. | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest Is A Nonprofit Provider Of Afterschool And Summer Youth Mentorship Programs. Our Mission Is To Inspire All Girls To Be Healthy, Educated, And Independent, With The Long-term Vision Of Having An Equitable Society. We Provide Our Mentorship Programs Free-of-charge For 2nd-12th Grade Youth. Our Trained, Trauma-informed Mentors And Girls Inc. Curriculum Support Every Area Of A Young Person's Development. This Includes Lessons And Activities That Support Youths' Physical And Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Academic Achievement, And Life, Workplace, And Leadership Skills. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hiki No - Hawaiian For "can Do" Is Hawaii's New Wave Of Storytellers - Elementary, Middle And High School Students From Up To 90 Public, Private And Charter Schools On The Islands Of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai And Hawaii Island Who Learn Digital Storytelling And Workforce Skills By Producing Stories From Their Personal Perspectives About School Life, Family And The Communities They Live In. Students From Diverse Educational, Ethnic, And Socio-economic Backgrounds Have Equal Access To Project-based Learning By Researching Topics, Writing Scripts, Interviewing Subjects And Mastering Digital Filming/editing Techniques. Hiki No Digital Storytelling Is Taught In Class, Online And In Afterschool Programs Across The State By Teachers Trained By Pbs Hawaii Learning Initiatives, Industry Professionals And Education Partners. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hawaii Youth Symphony's Mission Is To Develop Youth To Their Fullest Potential, Through Orchestral Music, In The Setting Of Our Islands' Culture. Hys Serves Hundreds Of Students Throughout The Year. Most Are From Hawaii, But We Also Have Students From Asia And The Continental United States. Our Aspirational Vision Is To "make Music A Right," So That Every Child Regardless Of Economic Background Can Learn To Play An Instrument, Participate In An Ensemble, Or Otherwise Experience The Timeless And Lifelong Benefits Of Music Education. | 2022 |
| Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley (hfsv) Is Dedicated To Inspiring Community Philanthropy And Engaging People To Invest In The Educational Achievement, Leadership Development, Research, And Convening And Engaging The Hispanic Community To Improve The Quality Of Life For Latinos And The Silicon Valley Region. | 2022 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. We Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2022 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Juma Serves 670 Low-moderate Income Youth Per Year Across Six U.s. Markets: San Francisco, San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Sacramento, And Seattle. Juma Partners With Major Sports And Entertainment Venues To Offer Youth Employment In Our Social Enterprise Concession Businesses. In Conjunction With A Job, Juma Provides Financial Capability Services, Career Coaching, And Connection To Education And Career Pathways. Finally, We Partner With Local Nonprofit Organizations In Each Market Who Have Expertise In Working With Vulnerable Young People. These Organizations Refer Youth In Need Of Employment To Juma And Provide Youth With Wrap Around Services Such As Housing And Mental Health Services. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Students That Participate In The Ja Inspire Program Are Able To: Apply For Jobs, Attend Industry Panels From Leading Experts Based In Anchorage Speaking About The Future Workforce, Write Resumes, Complete A Work Readiness Career Assessment, Download Attachments To Store In A Digital Backpack And To Share With Their Families, And Listen To Webinars With Advice On Professional Workplace Attire, Keys To Success, Becoming An Entrepreneur, And More. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon & Sw Washington | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Core Purpose Of Junior Achievement Is To Inspire And Prepare Young People To Succeed In A Global Economy. Ja Biztown Blends In-class Learning With A One-day Economic Simulation Within An 8,500 Square Foot Replica Of An American City. In The Classroom, Upper-elementary Students Spend 12 Hours With Teacher-taught Curriculum. Students Learn Essential Business Concepts, Including Basic Economics, Civic Responsibility, Community Engagement And More, Before Applying For Jobs And Participating In Mock Interviews. At Ja Biztown, Students Work Together To Manage Businesses, Market Goods And Services, Hold Elected Office, And Manage Their Income. The Highly Interactive Simulation Allows Students To Bridge The Connection Between Concepts Learned In The Classroom And The Skills They Need To Succeed In A Career. | 2022 |
| Jvs Socal | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Youth Engagement In Paid Work Opportunities, As Well As A Post-secondary Degree And Work-based Learning Opportunities That Include Positive Relationships With Adults Can Improve Youth Future Success. Recognizing That The Road From High School To A Promising Career Is Challenging Without Proper Supports, Jvs Socal's Youth Services Division Addresses The Specialized Needs Of Approximately 650-800 Youth And Young Adults Annually Across Los Angeles County, Preparing Them To Transition Into Employment, Vocational Training, Or Higher Education Pathways. | 2022 |
| Latino Civic Alliance | $5,000 | Burien, WA, US | The Achieve Beyond! Program Focuses On Providing Students With Knowledge On Entering College Or The Workforce After Secondary School. The Goal Is To Encourage Students To Think About Planning Their Future While Also Informing Them What Their Options Entail And How They Can Achieve Their Goals. We Plan On Implementing The Program Through Several Steps: - A Weekly Meeting For Students Covering Various Topics Including Career Choice, Funding Your Career, Filling Out Government Forms, How To Navigate These Areas If You're Undocumented, What Independent Living Looks Like, And More Resources I.e. Mock Interviews, Resume Building, Applying And Finding Jobs. - One-on-one Meetings. These Are For Students That Request More Information Or Specific Information That We Can Only Disclose On A One-on-one. - Parent Engagement. We Have Been Successful Including Parents Within Their Student's Journey. We Encourage Students To Include Their Parents Within Their Decision-making Progress. We Meet With Pare | 2022 |
| Latino Education Advancement Foundation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (leaf) Is A 501(c)(3) Organization Focused On Providing Programs, Advocacy, And Responsive Education Initiatives Benefiting College-bound Students Graduating From East San Jose High Schools. The Mission Of The Latino Education Advancement Foundation Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Students And Families In East San Jose By Providing Support Services For College Enrollment And Persistence, Preparing Students And Families Through The Career Pathways Program, And Advocating For Educational Equity And Systemic Change. | 2022 |
| Maui Hui Malama | $10,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Maui Hui Malama's Youth Entrepreneurship Program (yep) Is A 12-week Program For Students On Maui That Provides A Live Online Entrepreneurship Course, Hands-on Training In Their Community And A Stipend Upon Completion Of The Program. The Program Was Designed To Meet The Needs Of Disadvantaged Youth Struggling To Graduate From Secondary School On Maui, But Is Open To Students In Middle And High School. The Purpose Of This Program Is To Increase The Economic And Social Welfare Of Low Income Families On Maui By Giving Youth An Introduction To The Workforce And Small Business Management Before They Graduate From High School. Students Receive Private Tutoring Services, Case Management, And Basic Needs Provisions While Enrolled In This Program To Provide Holistic Academic Support To Our Clients. | 2022 |
| Mentoring Urban Students And Teens | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | M.u.s.t. Focuses Its Programming In The South Seattle Area And Has A Strong Partnership With The Seattle School District Allowing Access To Student Information And The Ability To Work With Counselors, Teachers And Administrators In Recruitment And Retention Of Mentees. M.u.s.t. Also Relies Heavily On Its Collaboration With Parents And Caregivers Of The Youth It Serves, Offering Family Support And Communication Help When Needed As Well And Food Security And Resource Connections. In Addition To These Important Relationships, M.u.s.t. Often Works With Local Colleges, Career Placements And Other Community Organizations To Develop And Implement Wrap Around Services And Be Able To Best Support The Youth And Families M.u.s.t. Serves. | 2022 |
| Mission Bit | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Mission Bit Began Offering Programs To High School Students In 2013 To Fill The Gap In Computer Science Education. Mission Bit Works To Bridge The Tech Divide By Delivering Engaging Courses That Reach All Of San Francisco's Neighborhoods, So That Every Young Person Enjoys An Equal Opportunity To Contribute To The Global Technology Revolution. Mission Bit Programming Helps Keep Our Youth And Residents' Part Of The Tech Industry And Prepares Them For Opportunities In Tech And Computer Science They Would Otherwise Not Have Access To. | 2022 |
| Mother Africa | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Through The Refugee Youth Mentorship Program, We Provide Comprehensive, One-on-one Mentorship For Refugee Youths Between The Ages Of 18 To 24 Years Old Who Now Reside In King County. We Match All Enrolled Youth With A Mentor From Our Programmatic Partner Organization, World Relief. Every Mentee Receives Highly Skilled Case Management From One Of Our Program Coordinators. Program Coordinators Check In With Mentees At Minimum Of Once A Month Via Phone And Meet With Mentees As Necessary. | 2022 |
| Nalukai Foundation | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | Create A Community Of Like-minded Aspiring Entrepreneurs And Leaders Who Can Rely On Each Other For Collaboration, Support, And Candid Feedback. We Aim To Help Students Realize The Unique Environment For Building And Running Businesses Here In Hawai'i. We Believe That Creating A Network Of Young People Who Have A Solid Understanding Of Hawai'i's Culture, Environment, Challenges, And Opportunities, Exposing Them To Mentorship From Homegrown Entrepreneurs, Business, And Non-profit Leaders, And Equipping Them With Tools To Articulate And Present Their Ideas And The Ways In Which They Want To Add Value To Hawai'i And It People Will Create A Collaborative Community Of Supportive Young Leaders. | 2022 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | New Avenues For Youth Is A Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To The Prevention And Intervention Of Youth Homelessness. From Supporting Basic Needs Like Meals And Counseling To Providing Opportunities For Education, Job Training, Employment, And Housing, We Meet Youth Where They Are And Help Them Get Where They Want To Go. Our Mission Is To Work In Partnership With Our Community To Prevent Youth Homelessness And Provide Young People Experiencing Or At Risk Of Homelessness With The Resources And Skills Needed To Lead Health, Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Old Skool Cafe Is A Violence Prevention Program With The Mission To Provide Job Training, Employment, And A Second Chance At Life By Way Of A Jazz Restaurant Run By At-risk, Formerly Incarcerated, And Foster Care Youth Ages 16-22. Over The Course Of Seventeen Years, Old Skool Cafe Has Become An On-ramp To Life Success For The Significantly Disadvantaged Youth Of San Francisco's Bayview-hunter's Point Community. It Does This Via Hands-on Mentorship And Life Skill Training In The Context Of The Old Skool Cafe. Graduates Of This Program Are Being Integrated Into The Wider Hospitality And Food Service Industry Of San Francisco. The Focus Of The Program Is Educational Completion, Life Skill Development In The Context Of Accountability And Structure, And Equipping Youth To Connect To Career Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Oregon Stem | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Oregon Stem Will Play A Lead Role In Establishing Common Measures And A Centralized Entity For Data Collection On Engagement And Student Impacts In Partnership With The Oregon Department Of Education. The Organization Plans To Analyze And Synthesize Impact Data, Specifically Examining Accessibility And Opportunities For Underrepresented Stem Groups, Focusing On Reach, Engagement, And Retention. As A Result, Oregon Stem Can Target Its Efforts To Best Address The Inequities Identified Through Data Research As A Strategic Statewide Voice. | 2022 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rooted In The Hilltop Neighborhood, Peace Community Center (pcc) Believes Education Is An Integral Part Of A Strong Community. Peace Community Center Creates Transformational Educational Experiences For Hilltop Youth And Families Of Promise Empowering Future Success In College, Career, And Community Leadership. We Envision A Vibrant Community Where Youth And Families Are Life-long Learners Who Use Their Diverse Gifts To Cultivate Love, Justice, And Peace For Generations To Come. We Support And Encourage Youth Historically Underrepresented In College To Cultivate Their Academic And Leadership Talents So That They Can Gain Full Access To Educational Opportunities And Reach Their Full Potential. We Provide A Program Pathway To Hilltop Scholars, Serving Students From Second Grade To College Graduation And First Career Steps. | 2022 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pwa Builds Enduring Partnerships Between Local Businesses And Portland-area High Schools. By Providing Students With Real-life Work Experiences And Career-learning Opportunities, We Enrich Their Academic Knowledge, Inspire Them To Graduate And Help Them Make Informed Choices After High School And College. We Welcome All Students, With Extra Outreach To Higher-poverty And Marginalized Communities. Pwa Paves The Way For Employers To Strengthen And Diversify Their Workforce, And For Young People To Find Good Careers. | 2022 |
| Rainbow Labs Mentoring | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Our Programs Provide A Safe And Supportive Environment For Lgbtq+ Youth To Thrive. We Do This Through Innovative Afterschool Mentoring Program For Underserved Lgbtq+ Youth Aged 13-18. All Our Programming Is Built On Evidence-based Research Around Mental Health And Lgbtq+ Youth. Our Programming Is Housed At Schools And Youth Serving Center-based Organizations Across Los Angeles. Our Program Meets Twice Each Week In Where Lgbtq+ Youth Receive One-on-one And Group Mentoring For A Total Of Three Hours Of Programming. Knowing That Access To Programming Can Be Difficult, We Offer Our Program Virtually And In Person. | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Rainier Scholars Cultivates The Academic Potential And Leadership Skills Of Hard-working, Underrepresented Students Of Color. By Creating Access To Transformative Educational And Career Opportunities And Providing Comprehensive Support To Scholars And Families, We Increase College Graduation Rates And Empower New Generations Of Leaders. | 2022 |
| Reap Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reap's Young Entrepreneurs Program (yep) Creates Opportunities For Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Empowers Students Between The Grades Of 6-12 By Developing Baseline Skills To Pursue Business Ventures. Our Program Serves Students That Are Black, Indigenous, Latino, And People Of Color Our Program Is Culturally Responsive And Focused On Serving And Empowering Culturally Diverse Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Works To Create New Pathways And Dismantle Barriers For Culturally Diverse Students Through The Development Of Leadership Skills, General Business Knowledge, Effective Self-presentation, Networking Skills, And Access To Job Markets And Training. | 2022 |
| Red-tailed Hawks | $10,000 | Mukilteo, WA, US | Rth Has An Established A Year-around Youth Program, Which Introduces Underserved And Underrepresented Youth To The World Of Aviation, Engages Their Minds With Practical Applications Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem), And Inspires Them Towards Aviation And Aerospace Related Career Fields. We Serve A Diverse Group Of Students And By No Means Does One Have To Be Black To Be A Member. | 2022 |
| Sharefest Community Development Inc | $7,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Yla Is A Multifaceted Youth Development Program That Delivers A Comprehensive College And Career Development Course At Five Continuation High Schools In The South La And Harbor Areas Of Los Angeles. The Course Addresses Foundational Personal Growth Work In Socio-emotional Learning, Purpose Education, Professional Development, College/career Access, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy And Service Learning. The Curriculum Is Divided Into Semester-long Units That Progress And Build On Each Other. Coursework Is Complemented With Mentorship, Case Management And Mental Health Support, Community Service Projects And Leadership Training, Field Trips And Experiential Education, And A Variety Of Employment And Educational Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Svef Is Dedicated To Creating Economic Opportunity For Underserved Students By Advancing Quality Stem Education Programs And Clearing Pathways To Higher Education And The 21st-century Workforce. Svef's Proven Academic Programs Are Designed To Reduce The Opportunity Gap In Under-resourced Communities By Helping Students Of Low-income Backgrounds Achieve Stem Proficiency, And By Training Educators In Culturally Responsive Pedagogy And Digital Learning Technologies. | 2022 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Southwest Youth & Family Services Has Been Providing Critical Services In Significantly Under-resourced Communities In South King County, Washington. As Systemic Racial And Economic Inequities Continue To Create Barriers For Communities Of Color, Our Organization Remains Committed To Seeing Our Diverse Community Thrive. Southwest Youth & Family Services' Mission Is To Partner With Youth And Families To Transform Their Futures. Our Organizational Goal Is To Remove Barriers And Offer A Variety Of Resources To Support The Goals Of The Students And Families Who Live In South King County. | 2022 |
| Techbridge Girls | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Techbridge Girls Re-engineers The Way Bipoc Girls* From Marginalized Communities Experience Stem By Catalyzing Out-of-school Time (ost) Stem Educators And Stem Professionals Into Equity Educators And Advocates Through Training And Curricula That Promote Access, Belonging And Persistence. Tbg Has Reengineered The Way Stem Education Is Taught, Centering Our Girls' Brilliance And Potential, With An Emphasis On Increasing Stem Access, Belonging, And Persistence For Bipoc (black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Youth From Marginalized Communities. We Believe That Without Bipoc Girls' Experiences, Values, Interests, Voices, And Brilliance, We Will Never Experience The Full Possibilities Of What Stem Can Do For Our World. | 2022 |
| Teens In Public Service | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Tips Summer Internship Program Connects Teens In The Puget Sound With Transformational, Paid Internships At Local Nonprofit Organizations Where They Gain Practical Work Experience, Build Leadership And Professional Skills, And Put Their Values Into Action. Tips Enables Young People To Explore And Cultivate A Framework For Lifelong Service And Helps Nonprofit Partners With Capacity To Hire Additional Support During The Summer. | 2022 |
| The Residency | $5,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | The Residency Offers A Wide Menu Of Programs To Empower The Growth And Development Of Teens And Young Adults Through Career Exploration And Professional Development Opportunities In The Arts. This Is Part Of Our Overarching Goal To Make The Arts, The Greater Sector, And Arts Education More Equitable For Young People From Bipoc (black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) And Low-income Communities. Each Year, We Engage Approximately 200 Young People Through Professional Development & Apprenticeship Programs. | 2022 |
| The Student Conservation Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | The Student Conservation Association (sca) Bay Area Community Crews Will Provide Local High School Youth With Practical Workforce Development Opportunities Through Paid, Hands-on Conservation Projects At Local Parks, Botanical Gardens, And Green Spaces. Sca Community Crews Are Designed To Be First-time Experiences In Conservation For Its Participants, Who Live In Urban Centers Within Daily Commuting Distance Of Their Sca Work Site. Youth Are Recruited From Local High Schools And Through Community Partner Organizations. The Program Is Designed For Youth With Limited Exposure To The Outdoors. Because Youth In Urban Centers Often Have Limited Opportunities For Employment, Sca Provides Participants A Stipend Or Wage For Their Work And Focuses On The Development Of Job Readiness Skills. | 2022 |
| The Unity Council | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Latinx Mentoring & Achievement (lma) Is A Year-round, Culturally Rooted Program Designed To Empower Oakland Girls And Non-binary Youth Ages 13-18. Serving A Total Of 70 Unduplicated Participants Annually, Our Goal Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Girls Through Three Components: 1) Community/cultural Awareness; 2) Peer Wellness Ambassadors; And 3) Leadership/civic Engagement. Programming Is Offered In-person At Fremont And Skyline High Schools 42 Weeks During The School Year, Year-round At The Unity Council, And During A 2-week Summer Leadership Development Institute. Lma Is Unique In That It Works At The Intersection Of Culture, School, Community, Health And Leadership. The Program Seeks To Actualize Positive Outcomes Not Just For The Individual Participants, But For Families, Other Ousd Youth And East Oakland Community At Large Who Interact With Our Participants. | 2022 |
| Washington Stem | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Washington Stem Is Working Across Sectors And Regions To Ensure That All Students Have Equal Opportunity To Benefit From The Transformational Possibilities That Stem Offers. We Coordinate, Convene, Support, And Provide Technical Assistance To Public Agencies, Community Groups, Nonprofits, And Coalitions At Various Levels--local, Regional, And Statewide. We Work In Partnership With 10 Regional Stem Networks Across The State. Our Regional Stem Networks Encompass 10 Regions (tacoma Steam, Snohomish Stem, West Sound Stem, Etc.). Each Network Includes Pre-k Through Postsecondary Educators, Business Leaders, Stem Professionals, And Community Leaders. Collectively, We Support More Than 1,000,000 Students And 49,000 Teachers Across Washington State. | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Treehouse's Mission Is To Give Kids In Foster Care A Childhood And A Future. We Envision - And Strive To Create - A World Where Every Child That Has Experienced Foster Care Has The Opportunities And Support, They Need To Pursue Their Dreams And Launch Successfully Into Adult Independence. We Fulfill Our Mission Through A Combination Of Programs That Meet Basic Material Needs, Provide Access To Extracurricular And School Activities, And Provide Individualized Academic Coaching, Advocacy, And Mentorship. | 2022 |
| The Us Green Building Council Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Through Our Green Schools Initiative Usgbc-la Is Working To Provide A Holistic Approach To Promoting On-campus And Off-campus Cultural Change Around Sustainability Awareness And Action. The Los Angeles Region Has The Largest Proportion Of Disadvantaged Communities (dacs) In The Country And For This Program Specifically We Will Focus On The Disadvantaged Communities Identified Per The Calepa Map Such As The Eastern San Fernando Valley Communities Of Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys, And North Hollywood As Well As Boyle Heights, And South Los Angeles. | 2022 |
| United Way Of King County | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | United Way Of King County's Postsecondary Initiative, Bridge To Finish, Disrupts Poverty By Connecting Students Living In Poverty With Financial Tools To Meet Their Basic Needs While They Pursue A College Degree Or Certificate. Key Components Of The Program Include: -one-time Emergency Grants That Are Coordinated With Other Financial Assistance And Resources To Ensure Students Can Stay In School. -benefits Hubs, As Locations Are Called, Are Accessible Both On Campus And Online. -financial Tools Are The Foundation Of The Program. Students Can Access Coaching, Assistance With Financial Aid, Public Benefit Enrollment, And Much More. | 2022 |
| Washington First Robotics | $10,000 | Kent, WA, US | First (for The Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology) Washington (first) Engages Youth Ages 6-18 In Exciting Mentor-based Programs That Build Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Skills, Inspire Innovation, And Foster Well-rounded Life Capabilities Including Self-confidence, Communication, And Leadership. We Strive To Bring Stem Equity, Access, And Inclusion To The Most Disadvantaged Youth In Communities Lacking Resources, So That All Youth Can Develop 21st Century Workforce/life Skills; So That The Stem Pipeline Includes More Diversity; And So That We Can Solve The Stem Workforce Shortage For Local Businesses. First, The Largest Afterschool Stem Program In Washington, Serves Over 15,000 Through A Seamless Progression Of Programs Which Engages Students From Grades K-12 Into The World Of Stem And Prepares Them For Post-secondary Education And The Workforce. | 2022 |
| Winners At Work Inc | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | At Abilities Unlimited, We Have Been Committed For The Last 15 Years To Systemic Change That Empowers Individuals With Disabilities. We Work On The Micro- And Macro-level To Foster Dignity And Self-worth Amongst Participants. Our Services Include An Employment Program And A Training Program. For Hawaii's High School Transitioning Youth, Abilities Unlimited's Summer Youth Employment Program (syep) Partners With Ymca At Camp Erdman To Provide A Six-week Opportunity For Paid Internships, Which Includes A Two-week Ymca Overnight Experience With A Focus On Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Year Up Puget Sound Serves Low-income Young Adults Ages 18-29 Through Its Workforce Development And Education Program, Which Is Comprised Of Six Months Of In-classroom Training Followed By A Six-month Internship. For The Duration Of The Program, We Offer Robust Wraparound Supports (e.g. On-staff Social Workers, Educational Stipends, And A Network Of Community-based Providers) For Students Facing Barriers That Could Impede Their Progress. After Graduating, Young Adults Work With Year Up Staff Members To Secure Living-wage Employment And Enroll In Postsecondary Education. Our Graduates Also Join The National Alumni Association, A Community Of More Than 24,000 Alumni, And Receive Ongoing Support Through Yupro (year Up Professional Resources, Pbc), Our Employment Placement Agency. | 2022 |
| Young And Prosperous Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Excellence Was Created To Change The Trajectory Of Students' Lives Through Education Success. Students In The Scholarship Excellence Also Known As (se) Will Engage In After School Tutoring, College Preparatory Cohorts, Financial Aid/scholarship Workshops And College Tours In And Out Of The State Of California. The Goal Of Scholarship Excellence Is To Promote Educational Success And Prepare Students For Higher Education By Providing College Preparatory Workshops And In And Out Of State College Tours. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2022 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | $5,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Youth Inspiration Nation's Mission Is To Provide Motivation, Inspiration, And Education Through Aviation. The Goal Is To Show Kids The Power Of Stem And The Limitless Possibilities That Come Along With It. We Use Aviation As Our Educational Tool. We Teach Kids The Fundamentals Of Flight, The Science Behind Keeping An Aircraft In The Air, Test Their Engineering Skills With Building Activities, And Teach Them How To Fly In Static And Full Motion Flight Simulators. Aviation Education Improves Focus, Builds Self-confidence, And Exposes Kids To A Multitude Of Stem Related Professions. | 2022 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat Inc | $20,000 | Bethel, AK, US | Yuut Elitnaurviat Operates A Regional Nonprofit Vocational Campus Located In Southwestern Alaska. We Provide Industry Driven Training And Educational Programs On Our Bethel Our Programs Include Our 18-month Faa Aviation Maintenance Technician Program As Well As The State's Only Licensed Practical Nursing Program, Certified Welding, Commercial Driver Training And The State's Only Village Police Officer Training. We Also Provide The Most Basic Services A Student Needs To Get Started Like Ged Tutoring, Nccer Core Construction And Basic Driver License Training And Proctoring. We Also Have The Only Psi And Pearsonvue Testing Centers In Our Region. | 2022 |
| Adelante Mujeres | $5,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | The Chicas Youth Development (Chicas) Program Provides Year-round, Culturally Specific Services At 28 Public Schools To Address Prevailing Educational And Racial Disparities For Over 700 Latinx Youth Throughout Washington County. Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Specifically Support Latinx Youth In Grades 8-post Secondary Schooling (Ages 14-24) With College & Career Readiness Activities That Ensure Long-term Engagement (Retention) In Learning Environments And Thus Life-long Careers. | 2022 |
| Alaska Development Corporation | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Adc, Through Jedc, Is The Delivery Organization For Alaska, Providing Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Showcase With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2022 |
| Alliance For Education | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Alliance For Education's (Alliance) Mission Is To Support Excellence In Education By Advancing Excellence, Educational Justice, And Racial Equity For Students In Seattle Public Schools (Sps). The Alliance For Education Is The Only Organization Of Its Kind Serving All 106 106 3 Seattle Public Schools (Sps). The Alliance Serves As A Convener, Connector, And Collaborator, Stewarding Philanthropic Funding, Innovation, And Expertise To Ensure That Every Public School In Seattle Has The Resources They Need. The Alliance's Work Is Designed To Challenge Systemic Inequities In Public Schools And Create A More Equitable Education System That Allows All Seattle Students To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Acrs Is Seeking Program Funds To Address Education Gaps Among English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth In Seattle. The Pathways To Our Future Program Is Designed For Low-income Youth, English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth And Will Provide Leadership Development, Cultural Identity Workshops, Educational Support, Job Readiness Training, And More. | 2022 |
| Atwork | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Atwork!'s Vision Is To Build A World Where People Of All Abilities Can Thrive. To Do This, We Empower People With Disabilities To Be Productive, Integrated, And Contributing Members Of Their Communities. We Provide Employment Readiness Support, On-the-job Training, Retention Services, And Community Involvement Resources - All Of Which Are Customized To The Needs And Interests Of The People We Serve. Across Each Of Our Sites In King, Snohomish, And Spokane Counties, We Support Over 450 Individuals Each Year In Securing Employment And Fulfilling Personal Goals. Alongside Our Assistance Services, Atwork! Also Provides Jobs Through Our Small Business Operations, Including Landscaping, Food Service, And Packing And Assembly. | 2022 |
| Be A Mentor | $5,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Be A Mentor Offers Mentoring Services To Under-served Youth In The San Francisco Bay Area And Throughout California. We Are A Leader In Advancing And Strengthening Mentoring For At-promise And Low-performing Youth. Originally Founded In 1992, We Have Managed Numerous Mentoring Projects With Cities, Counties, And Schools, Providing Direct Mentoring Services And Pairing Thousands Of Youth With Caring Adult Role Models. Our Programs Reduce Gang Violence, Prevent Alcohol And Drug Abuse, And Improve Academic Performance, And Have Served Marginalized Youth Including Foster Youth, Children With Parents In Prison And Transitional Youth. Working With Partners, We Help To Recruit, Train, And Oversee Mentors As They Work With Youth To Improve Academic, Social, And Career Outcomes. | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Big Sur Land Trust's Youth Leadership Series Provides Training, Mentorship, And Nature Camp Employment Opportunities That Are Specifically Accessible To Youth Ages 15-20 Who Identify As A Person Of Color, Lgbtqia+, Migrants, Or Are Otherwise Marginalized, Feel Unsafe In, Or Underrepresented In Outdoor Recreation Spaces. The Youth Leadership Series Originated As A Way For Motivated Camp Alumni To Gain Practical Experience As A Camp Counselor During Big Sur Land Trust's Overnight Nature Camps. The Restructured, Expanded Version Of This Program Initiated In July 2021 And Expands The Variety Of Opportunities Provided To Youth Leaders Through Environmental/camp Service Days And Trainings In Facilitation, Group Management, And Environmental Justice Issues At Cohort Meetings. | 2022 |
| Bike Works | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Our Mission Is To Promote The Bicycle As A Vehicle For Change To Empower Youth And Build Resilient Communities. Through Our Programs, We Spark Life-long Passion For Cycling And The Outdoors; Provide A Supportive Community Where Youth Are Empowered To Discover Their Voices, Strengths, And Potential; And Offer Hands-on Vocational And Soft Skills Training To Prepare Alumni For Jobs Both In And Out Of The Cycling Industry. Program Graduates Gain Skills Related To Mechanics And Engineering, Customer Service, Warehousing And Inventory Management, Environmental Stewardship And Sustainability, Race And Social Justice, And Community Building, And Are Eligible For Paid Apprenticeships At Bike Works Upon Completion. | 2022 |
| Bipoc Support Foundation | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Bipoc Support Foundation Holds An Annual Explore Next Door Camp, Consisting Of Two One-week Summer Camps That Provide Cultural, Historical, And Career Education To 75 Low-income Children Ages 10-14 In The San Marcos Community. The Camp Explores The Roots And The Future Potential Of San Marcos, Creating Connections With Their City And Those Who Share It With Them. Explore Next Door Not Only Serves To Bridge The Cultural And Financial Differences Of San Marcos Youth, It Provides Support For Low Income Families During The Summer Months When Schools Are Closed. | 2022 |
| California Greenworks | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | California Greenworks'(cgw) Mission Is To Improve The Quality Of Life In Urban Communities Through Environmental Education And Implementation Of Sustainable Community-based Restoration And Neighborhood Revitalization Projects And Programs That Promote Green Space, Eliminate Urban Blight, And Advocate For Green Job Creation And Economic Development. We Are Striving To Become One Of California's Leading Environmental Organizations That Works Toward Improving Quality Of Life For Urban Communities By Providing Educational Programs K-12, Continuing Education For Adults, And Advocating For Green Economic Development And Environmental Justice In Urban Communities. | 2022 |
| Choices Education Group | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Choices Is An Interactive Workshop That Focuses On Keeping Teens In School, Motivating Them Toward Their Education And Future, And Introducing Them To Practical Life Skills To Help Them Succeed. In Fast-paced Sessions Delivered In Real-time, Business Volunteers Demonstrate To Students The Consequences Of Not Graduating And The Opportunities Of Pursuing Their Education And Future, And Take Them Through Real-world Exercises On Academic Self-discipline, Time Management, Decision-making And Goal Setting. | 2022 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi Seeks To Inspire Students To Finish High School And Proceed To Post-secondary Education Or Employment By Exposing Them To Future Career Paths And The Steps Necessary To Achieve Those Goals. The Organization Reaches Thousands Of Students And Teachers Each Year. Climbhi Connects Students, Educators, Businesses, And Organizations In A Collective Effort To Sustain Education And Culture For Hawaii Students. It Achieves This Through Three Primary Initiatives: The Climbhi Bridge Online Portal; Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (Lei) In-person Events; And The Climbhi Service Excellence Certificate Program Through The Hawaii State Department Of Education. | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible Is Dedicated To Dislodging Barriers To Higher Education To Elevate Underserved Communities, One Degree At A Time. Our High School Program Addresses Common Academic, Social, And Financial Barriers To College By Providing Programming To Students During Their Junior And Senior Years. Americorps Service Members, Called Coaches, Serve Full-time At Our Partner High Schools. Coaches Serve As Student Mentors, Resources, And Advocates, Building A Community In Which Students Excel. Coaches Lead Group Sessions During The Week, With 10-20 High School Students At A Time. Throughout The Two Years In The High School Program Students Will Receive Test Prep; Financial Literacy; Build On Non-cognitive Abilities Proven To Facilitate College Success; Improve Their Understanding Of The Admissions Process; Receive Support With Completing College, Scholarship, And Financial Applications; And Receive Support Throughout The College Enrollment Process. | 2022 |
| Common Grace | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Common Grace Uses Mentorship To Provide Underserved Children Support, Guidance, And Encouragement To Build The Social Skills And Coping Mechanisms Required To Become A Successful Adult. Malama Mentors Partners Exceptional Juniors And Seniors In Local High Schools With Students In Need At Nearby Elementary Schools. Mohala Mentors Is A Similar Mentoring Program That Serves Middle School Mentees. Mentors Are Recommended By Their Counselors Or Teachers And Are Typically High School Juniors And Seniors Who Demonstrate Compassion For Others, Commitment, And The Desire To Work With Children. A Handful Of Mentors Are College Students. Cg Trains Mentors In Adolescent Developmental Stages And In Techniques To Improve Their Social Emotional Skills And Those Of Their Mentees. | 2022 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Covenant House Alaska Serves Young People From All Across Alaska Who Come To Anchorage Looking For Opportunities They Often Do Not Find, And Without A Support Network, Have Nowhere Safe To Go. Cha Serves Teens And Young Adults With Shelter, Housing, Education And Employment Support, A Primary Care Clinic, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Counseling, Help Navigating Community Resources, And So Much More. Our Goal Is To Ensure That No Young Person Who Becomes Homeless Must Ever Be Forced To Sleep On The Streets Or Make Impossible Choices To Survive. Through Our Philosophy Of Relentless Engagement, We Make Sure No Youth Must Face Their Challenges Alone. We Walk Alongside Them, Through Successes Or Failures, With The Consistency That All Kids Need In Caring Adults. | 2022 |
| Devmission | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Low-income Youth Of Color In The Underserved Communities Targeted By Dev/mission Have The Unique Opportunity To Pursue Careers In The Bay Area's Global Technology Hub. Dev/mission Offers Four Programs For Low-income Children, Youth, And Young Adults With The Purpose Of Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty In Communities Of Color And Diversifying The Tech Industry. All Programming Is Delivered At San Francisco Affordable Housing Developments. | 2022 |
| Educating Students Together | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Est College Access Program Increases Access, Retention, And The Graduation Of Foster And Low-income Youth At Four-year Colleges, Putting Them On The Pathway To Successful Careers And Ending The Generational Cycle Of Poverty. Since 2002, Educational Student Tours (Est) College Access Program Has Been Empowering Economically Disadvantaged Bipoc Youth, Particularly Those In Foster Care, To Pursue And Achieve Their Dreams Of A College Education. | 2022 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Excel's Mission/vision Is To Provide Rural Alaska Youth And Young Adults With The Transition Skills To Be Successful After They Graduate From High School, Whether It Be Residing In A Rural Or Urban Area Of Their Choice. This Is Accomplished Through Increasing Each Student's Awareness And Knowledge In A Wide Variety Of Areas Including Personal, Social And Career Development, Service Training, Urban Familiarization, Leadership, Character, And Life Skills Development. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Gsh Provides Girls With Access To High-quality Educational Programming And Stem Learning Opportunities That Inspire Them To Enter Stem In Higher Education And Future Careers. Gsle Is A Program Model Used Nationally And Informed By Rigorous Research Carried Out By The Girl Scout Research Institute. Gsle Engages Girls In Leadership Journeys That Involve Them In Decision-making And Leadership Activities, Hands-on Learning Through An Ongoing Cycle Of Action And Reflection, And Cooperative Work To Promote Fun, Friendship, And Teamwork That Are Integral To Girl Scouting. Leadership Journeys Are Comprised Of A Series Of Themed Hands-on Experiences And Are Aligned With The Common Core State Standards To Complement Academic Studies At All Grade Levels And Expose Girls To Stem From An Early Age. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Sky's The Limit - Discover Aviation & Aerospace Is Built On Program Progressions That Tie To The Characteristics And Learning Styles Of Each Age-level Of Girl Scouting. In 2022 We Have Added Our Youngest Girl Scouts To The Program Through Other Funding Sources. The Focus Of Our Daisy (K-1st) And Brownie (2nd-3rd) Aviation Programming Is The Physics Of Flight And Learning About Women In Aviation History. As Our Girl Scouts Progress To Juniors (4th-5th) And Cadettes (6th-8th), We Turn Our Focus To Career Exploration By Bringing In Guest Speakers And Activities From Today's Aviation And Aerospace Industries. As Our Girl Scouts Move To Seniors (9th-10th) And Ambassadors (11th-12th), We Add An Additional Focus On Mentorships, Scholarships, Internships, Apprenticeships, And Planning For Their First Year In College Or Trade School. | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest Is A Nonprofit Provider Of Afterschool And Summer Youth Mentorship Programs. Our Mission Is To Inspire All Girls To Be Healthy, Educated, And Independent, With The Long-term Vision Of Having An Equitable Society. We Provide Our Mentorship Programs Free-of-charge For 2nd-12th Grade Youth. Our Trained, Trauma-informed Mentors And Girls Inc. Curriculum Support Every Area Of A Young Person's Development. This Includes Lessons And Activities That Support Youths' Physical And Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Academic Achievement, And Life, Workplace, And Leadership Skills. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hiki No - Hawaiian For "Can Do" Is Hawaii's New Wave Of Storytellers - Elementary, Middle And High School Students From Up To 90 Public, Private And Charter Schools On The Islands Of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai And Hawaii Island Who Learn Digital Storytelling And Workforce Skills By Producing Stories From Their Personal Perspectives About School Life, Family And The Communities They Live In. Students From Diverse Educational, Ethnic, And Socio-economic Backgrounds Have Equal Access To Project-based Learning By Researching Topics, Writing Scripts, Interviewing Subjects And Mastering Digital Filming/editing Techniques. Hiki No Digital Storytelling Is Taught In Class, Online And In Afterschool Programs Across The State By Teachers Trained By Pbs Hawaii Learning Initiatives, Industry Professionals And Education Partners. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hawaii Youth Symphony's Mission Is To Develop Youth To Their Fullest Potential, Through Orchestral Music, In The Setting Of Our Islands' Culture. Hys Serves Hundreds Of Students Throughout The Year. Most Are From Hawaii, But We Also Have Students From Asia And The Continental United States. Our Aspirational Vision Is To "Make Music A Right," So That Every Child Regardless Of Economic Background Can Learn To Play An Instrument, Participate In An Ensemble, Or Otherwise Experience The Timeless And Lifelong Benefits Of Music Education. | 2022 |
| Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley (Hfsv) Is Dedicated To Inspiring Community Philanthropy And Engaging People To Invest In The Educational Achievement, Leadership Development, Research, And Convening And Engaging The Hispanic Community To Improve The Quality Of Life For Latinos And The Silicon Valley Region. | 2022 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. We Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2022 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Juma Serves 670 Low-moderate Income Youth Per Year Across Six U.s. Markets: San Francisco, San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Sacramento, And Seattle. Juma Partners With Major Sports And Entertainment Venues To Offer Youth Employment In Our Social Enterprise Concession Businesses. In Conjunction With A Job, Juma Provides Financial Capability Services, Career Coaching, And Connection To Education And Career Pathways. Finally, We Partner With Local Nonprofit Organizations In Each Market Who Have Expertise In Working With Vulnerable Young People. These Organizations Refer Youth In Need Of Employment To Juma And Provide Youth With Wrap Around Services Such As Housing And Mental Health Services. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Students That Participate In The Ja Inspire Program Are Able To: Apply For Jobs, Attend Industry Panels From Leading Experts Based In Anchorage Speaking About The Future Workforce, Write Resumes, Complete A Work Readiness Career Assessment, Download Attachments To Store In A Digital Backpack And To Share With Their Families, And Listen To Webinars With Advice On Professional Workplace Attire, Keys To Success, Becoming An Entrepreneur, And More. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon & Sw Washington | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Core Purpose Of Junior Achievement Is To Inspire And Prepare Young People To Succeed In A Global Economy. Ja Biztown Blends In-class Learning With A One-day Economic Simulation Within An 8,500 Square Foot Replica Of An American City. In The Classroom, Upper-elementary Students Spend 12 Hours With Teacher-taught Curriculum. Students Learn Essential Business Concepts, Including Basic Economics, Civic Responsibility, Community Engagement And More, Before Applying For Jobs And Participating In Mock Interviews. At Ja Biztown, Students Work Together To Manage Businesses, Market Goods And Services, Hold Elected Office, And Manage Their Income. The Highly Interactive Simulation Allows Students To Bridge The Connection Between Concepts Learned In The Classroom And The Skills They Need To Succeed In A Career. | 2022 |
| Jvs Socal | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Youth Engagement In Paid Work Opportunities, As Well As A Post-secondary Degree And Work-based Learning Opportunities That Include Positive Relationships With Adults Can Improve Youth Future Success. Recognizing That The Road From High School To A Promising Career Is Challenging Without Proper Supports, Jvs Socal's Youth Services Division Addresses The Specialized Needs Of Approximately 650-800 Youth And Young Adults Annually Across Los Angeles County, Preparing Them To Transition Into Employment, Vocational Training, Or Higher Education Pathways. | 2022 |
| Latino Civic Alliance | $5,000 | Burien, WA, US | The Achieve Beyond! Program Focuses On Providing Students With Knowledge On Entering College Or The Workforce After Secondary School. The Goal Is To Encourage Students To Think About Planning Their Future While Also Informing Them What Their Options Entail And How They Can Achieve Their Goals. We Plan On Implementing The Program Through Several Steps: - A Weekly Meeting For Students Covering Various Topics Including Career Choice, Funding Your Career, Filling Out Government Forms, How To Navigate These Areas If You're Undocumented, What Independent Living Looks Like, And More Resources I.e. Mock Interviews, Resume Building, Applying And Finding Jobs. - One-on-one Meetings. These Are For Students That Request More Information Or Specific Information That We Can Only Disclose On A One-on-one. - Parent Engagement. We Have Been Successful Including Parents Within Their Student's Journey. We Encourage Students To Include Their Parents Within Their Decision-making Progress. We Meet With Pare | 2022 |
| Latino Education Advancement Foundation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (Leaf) Is A 501(c)(3) Organization Focused On Providing Programs, Advocacy, And Responsive Education Initiatives Benefiting College-bound Students Graduating From East San Jose High Schools. The Mission Of The Latino Education Advancement Foundation Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Students And Families In East San Jose By Providing Support Services For College Enrollment And Persistence, Preparing Students And Families Through The Career Pathways Program, And Advocating For Educational Equity And Systemic Change. | 2022 |
| Maui Hui Malama | $10,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Maui Hui Malama's Youth Entrepreneurship Program (Yep) Is A 12-week Program For Students On Maui That Provides A Live Online Entrepreneurship Course, Hands-on Training In Their Community And A Stipend Upon Completion Of The Program. The Program Was Designed To Meet The Needs Of Disadvantaged Youth Struggling To Graduate From Secondary School On Maui, But Is Open To Students In Middle And High School. The Purpose Of This Program Is To Increase The Economic And Social Welfare Of Low Income Families On Maui By Giving Youth An Introduction To The Workforce And Small Business Management Before They Graduate From High School. Students Receive Private Tutoring Services, Case Management, And Basic Needs Provisions While Enrolled In This Program To Provide Holistic Academic Support To Our Clients. | 2022 |
| Mentoring Urban Students And Teens | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | M.u.s.t. Focuses Its Programming In The South Seattle Area And Has A Strong Partnership With The Seattle School District Allowing Access To Student Information And The Ability To Work With Counselors, Teachers And Administrators In Recruitment And Retention Of Mentees. M.u.s.t. Also Relies Heavily On Its Collaboration With Parents And Caregivers Of The Youth It Serves, Offering Family Support And Communication Help When Needed As Well And Food Security And Resource Connections. In Addition To These Important Relationships, M.u.s.t. Often Works With Local Colleges, Career Placements And Other Community Organizations To Develop And Implement Wrap Around Services And Be Able To Best Support The Youth And Families M.u.s.t. Serves. | 2022 |
| Mission Bit | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Mission Bit Began Offering Programs To High School Students In 2013 To Fill The Gap In Computer Science Education. Mission Bit Works To Bridge The Tech Divide By Delivering Engaging Courses That Reach All Of San Francisco's Neighborhoods, So That Every Young Person Enjoys An Equal Opportunity To Contribute To The Global Technology Revolution. Mission Bit Programming Helps Keep Our Youth And Residents' Part Of The Tech Industry And Prepares Them For Opportunities In Tech And Computer Science They Would Otherwise Not Have Access To. | 2022 |
| Mother Africa | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Through The Refugee Youth Mentorship Program, We Provide Comprehensive, One-on-one Mentorship For Refugee Youths Between The Ages Of 18 To 24 Years Old Who Now Reside In King County. We Match All Enrolled Youth With A Mentor From Our Programmatic Partner Organization, World Relief. Every Mentee Receives Highly Skilled Case Management From One Of Our Program Coordinators. Program Coordinators Check In With Mentees At Minimum Of Once A Month Via Phone And Meet With Mentees As Necessary. | 2022 |
| Nalukai Foundation | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | Create A Community Of Like-minded Aspiring Entrepreneurs And Leaders Who Can Rely On Each Other For Collaboration, Support, And Candid Feedback. We Aim To Help Students Realize The Unique Environment For Building And Running Businesses Here In Hawai'i. We Believe That Creating A Network Of Young People Who Have A Solid Understanding Of Hawai'i's Culture, Environment, Challenges, And Opportunities, Exposing Them To Mentorship From Homegrown Entrepreneurs, Business, And Non-profit Leaders, And Equipping Them With Tools To Articulate And Present Their Ideas And The Ways In Which They Want To Add Value To Hawai'i And It People Will Create A Collaborative Community Of Supportive Young Leaders. | 2022 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | New Avenues For Youth Is A Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To The Prevention And Intervention Of Youth Homelessness. From Supporting Basic Needs Like Meals And Counseling To Providing Opportunities For Education, Job Training, Employment, And Housing, We Meet Youth Where They Are And Help Them Get Where They Want To Go. Our Mission Is To Work In Partnership With Our Community To Prevent Youth Homelessness And Provide Young People Experiencing Or At Risk Of Homelessness With The Resources And Skills Needed To Lead Health, Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Old Skool Cafe Is A Violence Prevention Program With The Mission To Provide Job Training, Employment, And A Second Chance At Life By Way Of A Jazz Restaurant Run By At-risk, Formerly Incarcerated, And Foster Care Youth Ages 16-22. Over The Course Of Seventeen Years, Old Skool Cafe Has Become An On-ramp To Life Success For The Significantly Disadvantaged Youth Of San Francisco's Bayview-hunter's Point Community. It Does This Via Hands-on Mentorship And Life Skill Training In The Context Of The Old Skool Cafe. Graduates Of This Program Are Being Integrated Into The Wider Hospitality And Food Service Industry Of San Francisco. The Focus Of The Program Is Educational Completion, Life Skill Development In The Context Of Accountability And Structure, And Equipping Youth To Connect To Career Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Oregon Stem | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Oregon Stem Will Play A Lead Role In Establishing Common Measures And A Centralized Entity For Data Collection On Engagement And Student Impacts In Partnership With The Oregon Department Of Education. The Organization Plans To Analyze And Synthesize Impact Data, Specifically Examining Accessibility And Opportunities For Underrepresented Stem Groups, Focusing On Reach, Engagement, And Retention. As A Result, Oregon Stem Can Target Its Efforts To Best Address The Inequities Identified Through Data Research As A Strategic Statewide Voice. | 2022 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rooted In The Hilltop Neighborhood, Peace Community Center (Pcc) Believes Education Is An Integral Part Of A Strong Community. Peace Community Center Creates Transformational Educational Experiences For Hilltop Youth And Families Of Promise Empowering Future Success In College, Career, And Community Leadership. We Envision A Vibrant Community Where Youth And Families Are Life-long Learners Who Use Their Diverse Gifts To Cultivate Love, Justice, And Peace For Generations To Come. We Support And Encourage Youth Historically Underrepresented In College To Cultivate Their Academic And Leadership Talents So That They Can Gain Full Access To Educational Opportunities And Reach Their Full Potential. We Provide A Program Pathway To Hilltop Scholars, Serving Students From Second Grade To College Graduation And First Career Steps. | 2022 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pwa Builds Enduring Partnerships Between Local Businesses And Portland-area High Schools. By Providing Students With Real-life Work Experiences And Career-learning Opportunities, We Enrich Their Academic Knowledge, Inspire Them To Graduate And Help Them Make Informed Choices After High School And College. We Welcome All Students, With Extra Outreach To Higher-poverty And Marginalized Communities. Pwa Paves The Way For Employers To Strengthen And Diversify Their Workforce, And For Young People To Find Good Careers. | 2022 |
| Rainbow Labs Mentoring | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Our Programs Provide A Safe And Supportive Environment For Lgbtq+ Youth To Thrive. We Do This Through Innovative Afterschool Mentoring Program For Underserved Lgbtq+ Youth Aged 13-18. All Our Programming Is Built On Evidence-based Research Around Mental Health And Lgbtq+ Youth. Our Programming Is Housed At Schools And Youth Serving Center-based Organizations Across Los Angeles. Our Program Meets Twice Each Week In Where Lgbtq+ Youth Receive One-on-one And Group Mentoring For A Total Of Three Hours Of Programming. Knowing That Access To Programming Can Be Difficult, We Offer Our Program Virtually And In Person. | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Rainier Scholars Cultivates The Academic Potential And Leadership Skills Of Hard-working, Underrepresented Students Of Color. By Creating Access To Transformative Educational And Career Opportunities And Providing Comprehensive Support To Scholars And Families, We Increase College Graduation Rates And Empower New Generations Of Leaders. | 2022 |
| Reap Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reap's Young Entrepreneurs Program (Yep) Creates Opportunities For Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Empowers Students Between The Grades Of 6-12 By Developing Baseline Skills To Pursue Business Ventures. Our Program Serves Students That Are Black, Indigenous, Latino, And People Of Color Our Program Is Culturally Responsive And Focused On Serving And Empowering Culturally Diverse Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Works To Create New Pathways And Dismantle Barriers For Culturally Diverse Students Through The Development Of Leadership Skills, General Business Knowledge, Effective Self-presentation, Networking Skills, And Access To Job Markets And Training. | 2022 |
| Red-tailed Hawks | $10,000 | Mukilteo, WA, US | Rth Has An Established A Year-around Youth Program, Which Introduces Underserved And Underrepresented Youth To The World Of Aviation, Engages Their Minds With Practical Applications Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem), And Inspires Them Towards Aviation And Aerospace Related Career Fields. We Serve A Diverse Group Of Students And By No Means Does One Have To Be Black To Be A Member. | 2022 |
| Sharefest Community Development Inc | $7,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Yla Is A Multifaceted Youth Development Program That Delivers A Comprehensive College And Career Development Course At Five Continuation High Schools In The South La And Harbor Areas Of Los Angeles. The Course Addresses Foundational Personal Growth Work In Socio-emotional Learning, Purpose Education, Professional Development, College/career Access, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy And Service Learning. The Curriculum Is Divided Into Semester-long Units That Progress And Build On Each Other. Coursework Is Complemented With Mentorship, Case Management And Mental Health Support, Community Service Projects And Leadership Training, Field Trips And Experiential Education, And A Variety Of Employment And Educational Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Svef Is Dedicated To Creating Economic Opportunity For Underserved Students By Advancing Quality Stem Education Programs And Clearing Pathways To Higher Education And The 21st-century Workforce. Svef's Proven Academic Programs Are Designed To Reduce The Opportunity Gap In Under-resourced Communities By Helping Students Of Low-income Backgrounds Achieve Stem Proficiency, And By Training Educators In Culturally Responsive Pedagogy And Digital Learning Technologies. | 2022 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Southwest Youth & Family Services Has Been Providing Critical Services In Significantly Under-resourced Communities In South King County, Washington. As Systemic Racial And Economic Inequities Continue To Create Barriers For Communities Of Color, Our Organization Remains Committed To Seeing Our Diverse Community Thrive. Southwest Youth & Family Services' Mission Is To Partner With Youth And Families To Transform Their Futures. Our Organizational Goal Is To Remove Barriers And Offer A Variety Of Resources To Support The Goals Of The Students And Families Who Live In South King County. | 2022 |
| Techbridge Girls | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Techbridge Girls Re-engineers The Way Bipoc Girls* From Marginalized Communities Experience Stem By Catalyzing Out-of-school Time (Ost) Stem Educators And Stem Professionals Into Equity Educators And Advocates Through Training And Curricula That Promote Access, Belonging And Persistence. Tbg Has Reengineered The Way Stem Education Is Taught, Centering Our Girls' Brilliance And Potential, With An Emphasis On Increasing Stem Access, Belonging, And Persistence For Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Youth From Marginalized Communities. We Believe That Without Bipoc Girls' Experiences, Values, Interests, Voices, And Brilliance, We Will Never Experience The Full Possibilities Of What Stem Can Do For Our World. | 2022 |
| Teens In Public Service | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Tips Summer Internship Program Connects Teens In The Puget Sound With Transformational, Paid Internships At Local Nonprofit Organizations Where They Gain Practical Work Experience, Build Leadership And Professional Skills, And Put Their Values Into Action. Tips Enables Young People To Explore And Cultivate A Framework For Lifelong Service And Helps Nonprofit Partners With Capacity To Hire Additional Support During The Summer. | 2022 |
| The Residency | $5,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | The Residency Offers A Wide Menu Of Programs To Empower The Growth And Development Of Teens And Young Adults Through Career Exploration And Professional Development Opportunities In The Arts. This Is Part Of Our Overarching Goal To Make The Arts, The Greater Sector, And Arts Education More Equitable For Young People From Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) And Low-income Communities. Each Year, We Engage Approximately 200 Young People Through Professional Development & Apprenticeship Programs. | 2022 |
| The Student Conservation Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | The Student Conservation Association (Sca) Bay Area Community Crews Will Provide Local High School Youth With Practical Workforce Development Opportunities Through Paid, Hands-on Conservation Projects At Local Parks, Botanical Gardens, And Green Spaces. Sca Community Crews Are Designed To Be First-time Experiences In Conservation For Its Participants, Who Live In Urban Centers Within Daily Commuting Distance Of Their Sca Work Site. Youth Are Recruited From Local High Schools And Through Community Partner Organizations. The Program Is Designed For Youth With Limited Exposure To The Outdoors. Because Youth In Urban Centers Often Have Limited Opportunities For Employment, Sca Provides Participants A Stipend Or Wage For Their Work And Focuses On The Development Of Job Readiness Skills. | 2022 |
| The Unity Council | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Latinx Mentoring & Achievement (Lma) Is A Year-round, Culturally Rooted Program Designed To Empower Oakland Girls And Non-binary Youth Ages 13-18. Serving A Total Of 70 Unduplicated Participants Annually, Our Goal Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Girls Through Three Components: 1) Community/cultural Awareness; 2) Peer Wellness Ambassadors; And 3) Leadership/civic Engagement. Programming Is Offered In-person At Fremont And Skyline High Schools 42 Weeks During The School Year, Year-round At The Unity Council, And During A 2-week Summer Leadership Development Institute. Lma Is Unique In That It Works At The Intersection Of Culture, School, Community, Health And Leadership. The Program Seeks To Actualize Positive Outcomes Not Just For The Individual Participants, But For Families, Other Ousd Youth And East Oakland Community At Large Who Interact With Our Participants. | 2022 |
| Washington Stem | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Washington Stem Is Working Across Sectors And Regions To Ensure That All Students Have Equal Opportunity To Benefit From The Transformational Possibilities That Stem Offers. We Coordinate, Convene, Support, And Provide Technical Assistance To Public Agencies, Community Groups, Nonprofits, And Coalitions At Various Levels--local, Regional, And Statewide. We Work In Partnership With 10 Regional Stem Networks Across The State. Our Regional Stem Networks Encompass 10 Regions (Tacoma Steam, Snohomish Stem, West Sound Stem, Etc.). Each Network Includes Pre-k Through Postsecondary Educators, Business Leaders, Stem Professionals, And Community Leaders. Collectively, We Support More Than 1,000,000 Students And 49,000 Teachers Across Washington State. | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Treehouse's Mission Is To Give Kids In Foster Care A Childhood And A Future. We Envision - And Strive To Create - A World Where Every Child That Has Experienced Foster Care Has The Opportunities And Support, They Need To Pursue Their Dreams And Launch Successfully Into Adult Independence. We Fulfill Our Mission Through A Combination Of Programs That Meet Basic Material Needs, Provide Access To Extracurricular And School Activities, And Provide Individualized Academic Coaching, Advocacy, And Mentorship. | 2022 |
| The Us Green Building Council Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Through Our Green Schools Initiative Usgbc-la Is Working To Provide A Holistic Approach To Promoting On-campus And Off-campus Cultural Change Around Sustainability Awareness And Action. The Los Angeles Region Has The Largest Proportion Of Disadvantaged Communities (Dacs) In The Country And For This Program Specifically We Will Focus On The Disadvantaged Communities Identified Per The Calepa Map Such As The Eastern San Fernando Valley Communities Of Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys, And North Hollywood As Well As Boyle Heights, And South Los Angeles. | 2022 |
| United Way Of King County | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | United Way Of King County's Postsecondary Initiative, Bridge To Finish, Disrupts Poverty By Connecting Students Living In Poverty With Financial Tools To Meet Their Basic Needs While They Pursue A College Degree Or Certificate. Key Components Of The Program Include: -One-time Emergency Grants That Are Coordinated With Other Financial Assistance And Resources To Ensure Students Can Stay In School. -Benefits Hubs, As Locations Are Called, Are Accessible Both On Campus And Online. -Financial Tools Are The Foundation Of The Program. Students Can Access Coaching, Assistance With Financial Aid, Public Benefit Enrollment, And Much More. | 2022 |
| Washington First Robotics | $10,000 | Kent, WA, US | First (For The Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology) Washington (First) Engages Youth Ages 6-18 In Exciting Mentor-based Programs That Build Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Skills, Inspire Innovation, And Foster Well-rounded Life Capabilities Including Self-confidence, Communication, And Leadership. We Strive To Bring Stem Equity, Access, And Inclusion To The Most Disadvantaged Youth In Communities Lacking Resources, So That All Youth Can Develop 21st Century Workforce/life Skills; So That The Stem Pipeline Includes More Diversity; And So That We Can Solve The Stem Workforce Shortage For Local Businesses. First, The Largest Afterschool Stem Program In Washington, Serves Over 15,000 Through A Seamless Progression Of Programs Which Engages Students From Grades K-12 Into The World Of Stem And Prepares Them For Post-secondary Education And The Workforce. | 2022 |
| Winners At Work Inc | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | At Abilities Unlimited, We Have Been Committed For The Last 15 Years To Systemic Change That Empowers Individuals With Disabilities. We Work On The Micro- And Macro-level To Foster Dignity And Self-worth Amongst Participants. Our Services Include An Employment Program And A Training Program. For Hawaii's High School Transitioning Youth, Abilities Unlimited's Summer Youth Employment Program (Syep) Partners With Ymca At Camp Erdman To Provide A Six-week Opportunity For Paid Internships, Which Includes A Two-week Ymca Overnight Experience With A Focus On Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Year Up Puget Sound Serves Low-income Young Adults Ages 18-29 Through Its Workforce Development And Education Program, Which Is Comprised Of Six Months Of In-classroom Training Followed By A Six-month Internship. For The Duration Of The Program, We Offer Robust Wraparound Supports (E.g. On-staff Social Workers, Educational Stipends, And A Network Of Community-based Providers) For Students Facing Barriers That Could Impede Their Progress. After Graduating, Young Adults Work With Year Up Staff Members To Secure Living-wage Employment And Enroll In Postsecondary Education. Our Graduates Also Join The National Alumni Association, A Community Of More Than 24,000 Alumni, And Receive Ongoing Support Through Yupro (Year Up Professional Resources, Pbc), Our Employment Placement Agency. | 2022 |
| Young And Prosperous Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Excellence Was Created To Change The Trajectory Of Students' Lives Through Education Success. Students In The Scholarship Excellence Also Known As (Se) Will Engage In After School Tutoring, College Preparatory Cohorts, Financial Aid/scholarship Workshops And College Tours In And Out Of The State Of California. The Goal Of Scholarship Excellence Is To Promote Educational Success And Prepare Students For Higher Education By Providing College Preparatory Workshops And In And Out Of State College Tours. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2022 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | $5,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Youth Inspiration Nation's Mission Is To Provide Motivation, Inspiration, And Education Through Aviation. The Goal Is To Show Kids The Power Of Stem And The Limitless Possibilities That Come Along With It. We Use Aviation As Our Educational Tool. We Teach Kids The Fundamentals Of Flight, The Science Behind Keeping An Aircraft In The Air, Test Their Engineering Skills With Building Activities, And Teach Them How To Fly In Static And Full Motion Flight Simulators. Aviation Education Improves Focus, Builds Self-confidence, And Exposes Kids To A Multitude Of Stem Related Professions. | 2022 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat Inc | $20,000 | Bethel, AK, US | Yuut Elitnaurviat Operates A Regional Nonprofit Vocational Campus Located In Southwestern Alaska. We Provide Industry Driven Training And Educational Programs On Our Bethel Our Programs Include Our 18-month Faa Aviation Maintenance Technician Program As Well As The State's Only Licensed Practical Nursing Program, Certified Welding, Commercial Driver Training And The State's Only Village Police Officer Training. We Also Provide The Most Basic Services A Student Needs To Get Started Like Ged Tutoring, Nccer Core Construction And Basic Driver License Training And Proctoring. We Also Have The Only Psi And Pearsonvue Testing Centers In Our Region. | 2022 |
| Adelante Mujeres | $5,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | The Chicas Youth Development (Chicas) Program Provides Year-round, Culturally Specific Services At 28 Public Schools To Address Prevailing Educational And Racial Disparities For Over 700 Latinx Youth Throughout Washington County. Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Specifically Support Latinx Youth In Grades 8-post Secondary Schooling (Ages 14-24) With College & Career Readiness Activities That Ensure Long-term Engagement (Retention) In Learning Environments And Thus Life-long Careers. | 2022 |
| Alaska Development Corporation | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Adc, Through Jedc, Is The Delivery Organization For Alaska, Providing Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Showcase With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2022 |
| Alliance For Education | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Alliance For Education's (Alliance) Mission Is To Support Excellence In Education By Advancing Excellence, Educational Justice, And Racial Equity For Students In Seattle Public Schools (Sps). The Alliance For Education Is The Only Organization Of Its Kind Serving All 106 106 3 Seattle Public Schools (Sps). The Alliance Serves As A Convener, Connector, And Collaborator, Stewarding Philanthropic Funding, Innovation, And Expertise To Ensure That Every Public School In Seattle Has The Resources They Need. The Alliance's Work Is Designed To Challenge Systemic Inequities In Public Schools And Create A More Equitable Education System That Allows All Seattle Students To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Acrs Is Seeking Program Funds To Address Education Gaps Among English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth In Seattle. The Pathways To Our Future Program Is Designed For Low-income Youth, English Language Learners (Ell) And Southeast Asian Youth And Will Provide Leadership Development, Cultural Identity Workshops, Educational Support, Job Readiness Training, And More. | 2022 |
| Atwork | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Atwork!'s Vision Is To Build A World Where People Of All Abilities Can Thrive. To Do This, We Empower People With Disabilities To Be Productive, Integrated, And Contributing Members Of Their Communities. We Provide Employment Readiness Support, On-the-job Training, Retention Services, And Community Involvement Resources - All Of Which Are Customized To The Needs And Interests Of The People We Serve. Across Each Of Our Sites In King, Snohomish, And Spokane Counties, We Support Over 450 Individuals Each Year In Securing Employment And Fulfilling Personal Goals. Alongside Our Assistance Services, Atwork! Also Provides Jobs Through Our Small Business Operations, Including Landscaping, Food Service, And Packing And Assembly. | 2022 |
| Be A Mentor | $5,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Be A Mentor Offers Mentoring Services To Under-served Youth In The San Francisco Bay Area And Throughout California. We Are A Leader In Advancing And Strengthening Mentoring For At-promise And Low-performing Youth. Originally Founded In 1992, We Have Managed Numerous Mentoring Projects With Cities, Counties, And Schools, Providing Direct Mentoring Services And Pairing Thousands Of Youth With Caring Adult Role Models. Our Programs Reduce Gang Violence, Prevent Alcohol And Drug Abuse, And Improve Academic Performance, And Have Served Marginalized Youth Including Foster Youth, Children With Parents In Prison And Transitional Youth. Working With Partners, We Help To Recruit, Train, And Oversee Mentors As They Work With Youth To Improve Academic, Social, And Career Outcomes. | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Big Sur Land Trust's Youth Leadership Series Provides Training, Mentorship, And Nature Camp Employment Opportunities That Are Specifically Accessible To Youth Ages 15-20 Who Identify As A Person Of Color, Lgbtqia+, Migrants, Or Are Otherwise Marginalized, Feel Unsafe In, Or Underrepresented In Outdoor Recreation Spaces. The Youth Leadership Series Originated As A Way For Motivated Camp Alumni To Gain Practical Experience As A Camp Counselor During Big Sur Land Trust's Overnight Nature Camps. The Restructured, Expanded Version Of This Program Initiated In July 2021 And Expands The Variety Of Opportunities Provided To Youth Leaders Through Environmental/camp Service Days And Trainings In Facilitation, Group Management, And Environmental Justice Issues At Cohort Meetings. | 2022 |
| Bike Works | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Our Mission Is To Promote The Bicycle As A Vehicle For Change To Empower Youth And Build Resilient Communities. Through Our Programs, We Spark Life-long Passion For Cycling And The Outdoors; Provide A Supportive Community Where Youth Are Empowered To Discover Their Voices, Strengths, And Potential; And Offer Hands-on Vocational And Soft Skills Training To Prepare Alumni For Jobs Both In And Out Of The Cycling Industry. Program Graduates Gain Skills Related To Mechanics And Engineering, Customer Service, Warehousing And Inventory Management, Environmental Stewardship And Sustainability, Race And Social Justice, And Community Building, And Are Eligible For Paid Apprenticeships At Bike Works Upon Completion. | 2022 |
| Bipoc Support Foundation | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Bipoc Support Foundation Holds An Annual Explore Next Door Camp, Consisting Of Two One-week Summer Camps That Provide Cultural, Historical, And Career Education To 75 Low-income Children Ages 10-14 In The San Marcos Community. The Camp Explores The Roots And The Future Potential Of San Marcos, Creating Connections With Their City And Those Who Share It With Them. Explore Next Door Not Only Serves To Bridge The Cultural And Financial Differences Of San Marcos Youth, It Provides Support For Low Income Families During The Summer Months When Schools Are Closed. | 2022 |
| California Greenworks | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | California Greenworks'(cgw) Mission Is To Improve The Quality Of Life In Urban Communities Through Environmental Education And Implementation Of Sustainable Community-based Restoration And Neighborhood Revitalization Projects And Programs That Promote Green Space, Eliminate Urban Blight, And Advocate For Green Job Creation And Economic Development. We Are Striving To Become One Of California's Leading Environmental Organizations That Works Toward Improving Quality Of Life For Urban Communities By Providing Educational Programs K-12, Continuing Education For Adults, And Advocating For Green Economic Development And Environmental Justice In Urban Communities. | 2022 |
| Choices Education Group | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Choices Is An Interactive Workshop That Focuses On Keeping Teens In School, Motivating Them Toward Their Education And Future, And Introducing Them To Practical Life Skills To Help Them Succeed. In Fast-paced Sessions Delivered In Real-time, Business Volunteers Demonstrate To Students The Consequences Of Not Graduating And The Opportunities Of Pursuing Their Education And Future, And Take Them Through Real-world Exercises On Academic Self-discipline, Time Management, Decision-making And Goal Setting. | 2022 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi Seeks To Inspire Students To Finish High School And Proceed To Post-secondary Education Or Employment By Exposing Them To Future Career Paths And The Steps Necessary To Achieve Those Goals. The Organization Reaches Thousands Of Students And Teachers Each Year. Climbhi Connects Students, Educators, Businesses, And Organizations In A Collective Effort To Sustain Education And Culture For Hawaii Students. It Achieves This Through Three Primary Initiatives: The Climbhi Bridge Online Portal; Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (Lei) In-person Events; And The Climbhi Service Excellence Certificate Program Through The Hawaii State Department Of Education. | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible Is Dedicated To Dislodging Barriers To Higher Education To Elevate Underserved Communities, One Degree At A Time. Our High School Program Addresses Common Academic, Social, And Financial Barriers To College By Providing Programming To Students During Their Junior And Senior Years. Americorps Service Members, Called Coaches, Serve Full-time At Our Partner High Schools. Coaches Serve As Student Mentors, Resources, And Advocates, Building A Community In Which Students Excel. Coaches Lead Group Sessions During The Week, With 10-20 High School Students At A Time. Throughout The Two Years In The High School Program Students Will Receive Test Prep; Financial Literacy; Build On Non-cognitive Abilities Proven To Facilitate College Success; Improve Their Understanding Of The Admissions Process; Receive Support With Completing College, Scholarship, And Financial Applications; And Receive Support Throughout The College Enrollment Process. | 2022 |
| Common Grace | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Common Grace Uses Mentorship To Provide Underserved Children Support, Guidance, And Encouragement To Build The Social Skills And Coping Mechanisms Required To Become A Successful Adult. Malama Mentors Partners Exceptional Juniors And Seniors In Local High Schools With Students In Need At Nearby Elementary Schools. Mohala Mentors Is A Similar Mentoring Program That Serves Middle School Mentees. Mentors Are Recommended By Their Counselors Or Teachers And Are Typically High School Juniors And Seniors Who Demonstrate Compassion For Others, Commitment, And The Desire To Work With Children. A Handful Of Mentors Are College Students. Cg Trains Mentors In Adolescent Developmental Stages And In Techniques To Improve Their Social Emotional Skills And Those Of Their Mentees. | 2022 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Covenant House Alaska Serves Young People From All Across Alaska Who Come To Anchorage Looking For Opportunities They Often Do Not Find, And Without A Support Network, Have Nowhere Safe To Go. Cha Serves Teens And Young Adults With Shelter, Housing, Education And Employment Support, A Primary Care Clinic, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Counseling, Help Navigating Community Resources, And So Much More. Our Goal Is To Ensure That No Young Person Who Becomes Homeless Must Ever Be Forced To Sleep On The Streets Or Make Impossible Choices To Survive. Through Our Philosophy Of Relentless Engagement, We Make Sure No Youth Must Face Their Challenges Alone. We Walk Alongside Them, Through Successes Or Failures, With The Consistency That All Kids Need In Caring Adults. | 2022 |
| Devmission | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Low-income Youth Of Color In The Underserved Communities Targeted By Dev/mission Have The Unique Opportunity To Pursue Careers In The Bay Area's Global Technology Hub. Dev/mission Offers Four Programs For Low-income Children, Youth, And Young Adults With The Purpose Of Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty In Communities Of Color And Diversifying The Tech Industry. All Programming Is Delivered At San Francisco Affordable Housing Developments. | 2022 |
| Educating Students Together | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Est College Access Program Increases Access, Retention, And The Graduation Of Foster And Low-income Youth At Four-year Colleges, Putting Them On The Pathway To Successful Careers And Ending The Generational Cycle Of Poverty. Since 2002, Educational Student Tours (Est) College Access Program Has Been Empowering Economically Disadvantaged Bipoc Youth, Particularly Those In Foster Care, To Pursue And Achieve Their Dreams Of A College Education. | 2022 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Excel's Mission/vision Is To Provide Rural Alaska Youth And Young Adults With The Transition Skills To Be Successful After They Graduate From High School, Whether It Be Residing In A Rural Or Urban Area Of Their Choice. This Is Accomplished Through Increasing Each Student's Awareness And Knowledge In A Wide Variety Of Areas Including Personal, Social And Career Development, Service Training, Urban Familiarization, Leadership, Character, And Life Skills Development. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Gsh Provides Girls With Access To High-quality Educational Programming And Stem Learning Opportunities That Inspire Them To Enter Stem In Higher Education And Future Careers. Gsle Is A Program Model Used Nationally And Informed By Rigorous Research Carried Out By The Girl Scout Research Institute. Gsle Engages Girls In Leadership Journeys That Involve Them In Decision-making And Leadership Activities, Hands-on Learning Through An Ongoing Cycle Of Action And Reflection, And Cooperative Work To Promote Fun, Friendship, And Teamwork That Are Integral To Girl Scouting. Leadership Journeys Are Comprised Of A Series Of Themed Hands-on Experiences And Are Aligned With The Common Core State Standards To Complement Academic Studies At All Grade Levels And Expose Girls To Stem From An Early Age. | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Sky's The Limit - Discover Aviation & Aerospace Is Built On Program Progressions That Tie To The Characteristics And Learning Styles Of Each Age-level Of Girl Scouting. In 2022 We Have Added Our Youngest Girl Scouts To The Program Through Other Funding Sources. The Focus Of Our Daisy (K-1st) And Brownie (2nd-3rd) Aviation Programming Is The Physics Of Flight And Learning About Women In Aviation History. As Our Girl Scouts Progress To Juniors (4th-5th) And Cadettes (6th-8th), We Turn Our Focus To Career Exploration By Bringing In Guest Speakers And Activities From Today's Aviation And Aerospace Industries. As Our Girl Scouts Move To Seniors (9th-10th) And Ambassadors (11th-12th), We Add An Additional Focus On Mentorships, Scholarships, Internships, Apprenticeships, And Planning For Their First Year In College Or Trade School. | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Girls Inc. Of The Pacific Northwest Is A Nonprofit Provider Of Afterschool And Summer Youth Mentorship Programs. Our Mission Is To Inspire All Girls To Be Healthy, Educated, And Independent, With The Long-term Vision Of Having An Equitable Society. We Provide Our Mentorship Programs Free-of-charge For 2nd-12th Grade Youth. Our Trained, Trauma-informed Mentors And Girls Inc. Curriculum Support Every Area Of A Young Person's Development. This Includes Lessons And Activities That Support Youths' Physical And Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Academic Achievement, And Life, Workplace, And Leadership Skills. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hiki No - Hawaiian For "Can Do" Is Hawaii's New Wave Of Storytellers - Elementary, Middle And High School Students From Up To 90 Public, Private And Charter Schools On The Islands Of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai And Hawaii Island Who Learn Digital Storytelling And Workforce Skills By Producing Stories From Their Personal Perspectives About School Life, Family And The Communities They Live In. Students From Diverse Educational, Ethnic, And Socio-economic Backgrounds Have Equal Access To Project-based Learning By Researching Topics, Writing Scripts, Interviewing Subjects And Mastering Digital Filming/editing Techniques. Hiki No Digital Storytelling Is Taught In Class, Online And In Afterschool Programs Across The State By Teachers Trained By Pbs Hawaii Learning Initiatives, Industry Professionals And Education Partners. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hawaii Youth Symphony's Mission Is To Develop Youth To Their Fullest Potential, Through Orchestral Music, In The Setting Of Our Islands' Culture. Hys Serves Hundreds Of Students Throughout The Year. Most Are From Hawaii, But We Also Have Students From Asia And The Continental United States. Our Aspirational Vision Is To "Make Music A Right," So That Every Child Regardless Of Economic Background Can Learn To Play An Instrument, Participate In An Ensemble, Or Otherwise Experience The Timeless And Lifelong Benefits Of Music Education. | 2022 |
| Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley (Hfsv) Is Dedicated To Inspiring Community Philanthropy And Engaging People To Invest In The Educational Achievement, Leadership Development, Research, And Convening And Engaging The Hispanic Community To Improve The Quality Of Life For Latinos And The Silicon Valley Region. | 2022 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. We Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2022 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Juma Serves 670 Low-moderate Income Youth Per Year Across Six U.s. Markets: San Francisco, San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Sacramento, And Seattle. Juma Partners With Major Sports And Entertainment Venues To Offer Youth Employment In Our Social Enterprise Concession Businesses. In Conjunction With A Job, Juma Provides Financial Capability Services, Career Coaching, And Connection To Education And Career Pathways. Finally, We Partner With Local Nonprofit Organizations In Each Market Who Have Expertise In Working With Vulnerable Young People. These Organizations Refer Youth In Need Of Employment To Juma And Provide Youth With Wrap Around Services Such As Housing And Mental Health Services. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Students That Participate In The Ja Inspire Program Are Able To: Apply For Jobs, Attend Industry Panels From Leading Experts Based In Anchorage Speaking About The Future Workforce, Write Resumes, Complete A Work Readiness Career Assessment, Download Attachments To Store In A Digital Backpack And To Share With Their Families, And Listen To Webinars With Advice On Professional Workplace Attire, Keys To Success, Becoming An Entrepreneur, And More. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon & Sw Washington | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Core Purpose Of Junior Achievement Is To Inspire And Prepare Young People To Succeed In A Global Economy. Ja Biztown Blends In-class Learning With A One-day Economic Simulation Within An 8,500 Square Foot Replica Of An American City. In The Classroom, Upper-elementary Students Spend 12 Hours With Teacher-taught Curriculum. Students Learn Essential Business Concepts, Including Basic Economics, Civic Responsibility, Community Engagement And More, Before Applying For Jobs And Participating In Mock Interviews. At Ja Biztown, Students Work Together To Manage Businesses, Market Goods And Services, Hold Elected Office, And Manage Their Income. The Highly Interactive Simulation Allows Students To Bridge The Connection Between Concepts Learned In The Classroom And The Skills They Need To Succeed In A Career. | 2022 |
| Jvs Socal | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Youth Engagement In Paid Work Opportunities, As Well As A Post-secondary Degree And Work-based Learning Opportunities That Include Positive Relationships With Adults Can Improve Youth Future Success. Recognizing That The Road From High School To A Promising Career Is Challenging Without Proper Supports, Jvs Socal's Youth Services Division Addresses The Specialized Needs Of Approximately 650-800 Youth And Young Adults Annually Across Los Angeles County, Preparing Them To Transition Into Employment, Vocational Training, Or Higher Education Pathways. | 2022 |
| Latino Civic Alliance | $5,000 | Burien, WA, US | The Achieve Beyond! Program Focuses On Providing Students With Knowledge On Entering College Or The Workforce After Secondary School. The Goal Is To Encourage Students To Think About Planning Their Future While Also Informing Them What Their Options Entail And How They Can Achieve Their Goals. We Plan On Implementing The Program Through Several Steps: - A Weekly Meeting For Students Covering Various Topics Including Career Choice, Funding Your Career, Filling Out Government Forms, How To Navigate These Areas If You're Undocumented, What Independent Living Looks Like, And More Resources I.e. Mock Interviews, Resume Building, Applying And Finding Jobs. - One-on-one Meetings. These Are For Students That Request More Information Or Specific Information That We Can Only Disclose On A One-on-one. - Parent Engagement. We Have Been Successful Including Parents Within Their Student's Journey. We Encourage Students To Include Their Parents Within Their Decision-making Progress. We Meet With Pare | 2022 |
| Latino Education Advancement Foundation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (Leaf) Is A 501(c)(3) Organization Focused On Providing Programs, Advocacy, And Responsive Education Initiatives Benefiting College-bound Students Graduating From East San Jose High Schools. The Mission Of The Latino Education Advancement Foundation Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Students And Families In East San Jose By Providing Support Services For College Enrollment And Persistence, Preparing Students And Families Through The Career Pathways Program, And Advocating For Educational Equity And Systemic Change. | 2022 |
| Maui Hui Malama | $10,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Maui Hui Malama's Youth Entrepreneurship Program (Yep) Is A 12-week Program For Students On Maui That Provides A Live Online Entrepreneurship Course, Hands-on Training In Their Community And A Stipend Upon Completion Of The Program. The Program Was Designed To Meet The Needs Of Disadvantaged Youth Struggling To Graduate From Secondary School On Maui, But Is Open To Students In Middle And High School. The Purpose Of This Program Is To Increase The Economic And Social Welfare Of Low Income Families On Maui By Giving Youth An Introduction To The Workforce And Small Business Management Before They Graduate From High School. Students Receive Private Tutoring Services, Case Management, And Basic Needs Provisions While Enrolled In This Program To Provide Holistic Academic Support To Our Clients. | 2022 |
| Mentoring Urban Students And Teens | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | M.u.s.t. Focuses Its Programming In The South Seattle Area And Has A Strong Partnership With The Seattle School District Allowing Access To Student Information And The Ability To Work With Counselors, Teachers And Administrators In Recruitment And Retention Of Mentees. M.u.s.t. Also Relies Heavily On Its Collaboration With Parents And Caregivers Of The Youth It Serves, Offering Family Support And Communication Help When Needed As Well And Food Security And Resource Connections. In Addition To These Important Relationships, M.u.s.t. Often Works With Local Colleges, Career Placements And Other Community Organizations To Develop And Implement Wrap Around Services And Be Able To Best Support The Youth And Families M.u.s.t. Serves. | 2022 |
| Mission Bit | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Mission Bit Began Offering Programs To High School Students In 2013 To Fill The Gap In Computer Science Education. Mission Bit Works To Bridge The Tech Divide By Delivering Engaging Courses That Reach All Of San Francisco's Neighborhoods, So That Every Young Person Enjoys An Equal Opportunity To Contribute To The Global Technology Revolution. Mission Bit Programming Helps Keep Our Youth And Residents' Part Of The Tech Industry And Prepares Them For Opportunities In Tech And Computer Science They Would Otherwise Not Have Access To. | 2022 |
| Mother Africa | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | Through The Refugee Youth Mentorship Program, We Provide Comprehensive, One-on-one Mentorship For Refugee Youths Between The Ages Of 18 To 24 Years Old Who Now Reside In King County. We Match All Enrolled Youth With A Mentor From Our Programmatic Partner Organization, World Relief. Every Mentee Receives Highly Skilled Case Management From One Of Our Program Coordinators. Program Coordinators Check In With Mentees At Minimum Of Once A Month Via Phone And Meet With Mentees As Necessary. | 2022 |
| Nalukai Foundation | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | Create A Community Of Like-minded Aspiring Entrepreneurs And Leaders Who Can Rely On Each Other For Collaboration, Support, And Candid Feedback. We Aim To Help Students Realize The Unique Environment For Building And Running Businesses Here In Hawai'i. We Believe That Creating A Network Of Young People Who Have A Solid Understanding Of Hawai'i's Culture, Environment, Challenges, And Opportunities, Exposing Them To Mentorship From Homegrown Entrepreneurs, Business, And Non-profit Leaders, And Equipping Them With Tools To Articulate And Present Their Ideas And The Ways In Which They Want To Add Value To Hawai'i And It People Will Create A Collaborative Community Of Supportive Young Leaders. | 2022 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | New Avenues For Youth Is A Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To The Prevention And Intervention Of Youth Homelessness. From Supporting Basic Needs Like Meals And Counseling To Providing Opportunities For Education, Job Training, Employment, And Housing, We Meet Youth Where They Are And Help Them Get Where They Want To Go. Our Mission Is To Work In Partnership With Our Community To Prevent Youth Homelessness And Provide Young People Experiencing Or At Risk Of Homelessness With The Resources And Skills Needed To Lead Health, Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Old Skool Cafe Is A Violence Prevention Program With The Mission To Provide Job Training, Employment, And A Second Chance At Life By Way Of A Jazz Restaurant Run By At-risk, Formerly Incarcerated, And Foster Care Youth Ages 16-22. Over The Course Of Seventeen Years, Old Skool Cafe Has Become An On-ramp To Life Success For The Significantly Disadvantaged Youth Of San Francisco's Bayview-hunter's Point Community. It Does This Via Hands-on Mentorship And Life Skill Training In The Context Of The Old Skool Cafe. Graduates Of This Program Are Being Integrated Into The Wider Hospitality And Food Service Industry Of San Francisco. The Focus Of The Program Is Educational Completion, Life Skill Development In The Context Of Accountability And Structure, And Equipping Youth To Connect To Career Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Oregon Stem | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Oregon Stem Will Play A Lead Role In Establishing Common Measures And A Centralized Entity For Data Collection On Engagement And Student Impacts In Partnership With The Oregon Department Of Education. The Organization Plans To Analyze And Synthesize Impact Data, Specifically Examining Accessibility And Opportunities For Underrepresented Stem Groups, Focusing On Reach, Engagement, And Retention. As A Result, Oregon Stem Can Target Its Efforts To Best Address The Inequities Identified Through Data Research As A Strategic Statewide Voice. | 2022 |
| Peace Community Center | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Rooted In The Hilltop Neighborhood, Peace Community Center (Pcc) Believes Education Is An Integral Part Of A Strong Community. Peace Community Center Creates Transformational Educational Experiences For Hilltop Youth And Families Of Promise Empowering Future Success In College, Career, And Community Leadership. We Envision A Vibrant Community Where Youth And Families Are Life-long Learners Who Use Their Diverse Gifts To Cultivate Love, Justice, And Peace For Generations To Come. We Support And Encourage Youth Historically Underrepresented In College To Cultivate Their Academic And Leadership Talents So That They Can Gain Full Access To Educational Opportunities And Reach Their Full Potential. We Provide A Program Pathway To Hilltop Scholars, Serving Students From Second Grade To College Graduation And First Career Steps. | 2022 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pwa Builds Enduring Partnerships Between Local Businesses And Portland-area High Schools. By Providing Students With Real-life Work Experiences And Career-learning Opportunities, We Enrich Their Academic Knowledge, Inspire Them To Graduate And Help Them Make Informed Choices After High School And College. We Welcome All Students, With Extra Outreach To Higher-poverty And Marginalized Communities. Pwa Paves The Way For Employers To Strengthen And Diversify Their Workforce, And For Young People To Find Good Careers. | 2022 |
| Rainbow Labs Mentoring | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Our Programs Provide A Safe And Supportive Environment For Lgbtq+ Youth To Thrive. We Do This Through Innovative Afterschool Mentoring Program For Underserved Lgbtq+ Youth Aged 13-18. All Our Programming Is Built On Evidence-based Research Around Mental Health And Lgbtq+ Youth. Our Programming Is Housed At Schools And Youth Serving Center-based Organizations Across Los Angeles. Our Program Meets Twice Each Week In Where Lgbtq+ Youth Receive One-on-one And Group Mentoring For A Total Of Three Hours Of Programming. Knowing That Access To Programming Can Be Difficult, We Offer Our Program Virtually And In Person. | 2022 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Rainier Scholars Cultivates The Academic Potential And Leadership Skills Of Hard-working, Underrepresented Students Of Color. By Creating Access To Transformative Educational And Career Opportunities And Providing Comprehensive Support To Scholars And Families, We Increase College Graduation Rates And Empower New Generations Of Leaders. | 2022 |
| Reap Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reap's Young Entrepreneurs Program (Yep) Creates Opportunities For Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Empowers Students Between The Grades Of 6-12 By Developing Baseline Skills To Pursue Business Ventures. Our Program Serves Students That Are Black, Indigenous, Latino, And People Of Color Our Program Is Culturally Responsive And Focused On Serving And Empowering Culturally Diverse Students To Unleash Their Innovative Potential And Explore Ways To Create Their Own Wealth To Become Self-sufficient. Yep Works To Create New Pathways And Dismantle Barriers For Culturally Diverse Students Through The Development Of Leadership Skills, General Business Knowledge, Effective Self-presentation, Networking Skills, And Access To Job Markets And Training. | 2022 |
| Red-tailed Hawks | $10,000 | Mukilteo, WA, US | Rth Has An Established A Year-around Youth Program, Which Introduces Underserved And Underrepresented Youth To The World Of Aviation, Engages Their Minds With Practical Applications Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem), And Inspires Them Towards Aviation And Aerospace Related Career Fields. We Serve A Diverse Group Of Students And By No Means Does One Have To Be Black To Be A Member. | 2022 |
| Sharefest Community Development Inc | $7,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Yla Is A Multifaceted Youth Development Program That Delivers A Comprehensive College And Career Development Course At Five Continuation High Schools In The South La And Harbor Areas Of Los Angeles. The Course Addresses Foundational Personal Growth Work In Socio-emotional Learning, Purpose Education, Professional Development, College/career Access, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy And Service Learning. The Curriculum Is Divided Into Semester-long Units That Progress And Build On Each Other. Coursework Is Complemented With Mentorship, Case Management And Mental Health Support, Community Service Projects And Leadership Training, Field Trips And Experiential Education, And A Variety Of Employment And Educational Opportunities. | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Svef Is Dedicated To Creating Economic Opportunity For Underserved Students By Advancing Quality Stem Education Programs And Clearing Pathways To Higher Education And The 21st-century Workforce. Svef's Proven Academic Programs Are Designed To Reduce The Opportunity Gap In Under-resourced Communities By Helping Students Of Low-income Backgrounds Achieve Stem Proficiency, And By Training Educators In Culturally Responsive Pedagogy And Digital Learning Technologies. | 2022 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Service | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Southwest Youth & Family Services Has Been Providing Critical Services In Significantly Under-resourced Communities In South King County, Washington. As Systemic Racial And Economic Inequities Continue To Create Barriers For Communities Of Color, Our Organization Remains Committed To Seeing Our Diverse Community Thrive. Southwest Youth & Family Services' Mission Is To Partner With Youth And Families To Transform Their Futures. Our Organizational Goal Is To Remove Barriers And Offer A Variety Of Resources To Support The Goals Of The Students And Families Who Live In South King County. | 2022 |
| Techbridge Girls | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Techbridge Girls Re-engineers The Way Bipoc Girls* From Marginalized Communities Experience Stem By Catalyzing Out-of-school Time (Ost) Stem Educators And Stem Professionals Into Equity Educators And Advocates Through Training And Curricula That Promote Access, Belonging And Persistence. Tbg Has Reengineered The Way Stem Education Is Taught, Centering Our Girls' Brilliance And Potential, With An Emphasis On Increasing Stem Access, Belonging, And Persistence For Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Youth From Marginalized Communities. We Believe That Without Bipoc Girls' Experiences, Values, Interests, Voices, And Brilliance, We Will Never Experience The Full Possibilities Of What Stem Can Do For Our World. | 2022 |
| Teens In Public Service | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Tips Summer Internship Program Connects Teens In The Puget Sound With Transformational, Paid Internships At Local Nonprofit Organizations Where They Gain Practical Work Experience, Build Leadership And Professional Skills, And Put Their Values Into Action. Tips Enables Young People To Explore And Cultivate A Framework For Lifelong Service And Helps Nonprofit Partners With Capacity To Hire Additional Support During The Summer. | 2022 |
| The Residency | $5,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | The Residency Offers A Wide Menu Of Programs To Empower The Growth And Development Of Teens And Young Adults Through Career Exploration And Professional Development Opportunities In The Arts. This Is Part Of Our Overarching Goal To Make The Arts, The Greater Sector, And Arts Education More Equitable For Young People From Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) And Low-income Communities. Each Year, We Engage Approximately 200 Young People Through Professional Development & Apprenticeship Programs. | 2022 |
| The Student Conservation Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | The Student Conservation Association (Sca) Bay Area Community Crews Will Provide Local High School Youth With Practical Workforce Development Opportunities Through Paid, Hands-on Conservation Projects At Local Parks, Botanical Gardens, And Green Spaces. Sca Community Crews Are Designed To Be First-time Experiences In Conservation For Its Participants, Who Live In Urban Centers Within Daily Commuting Distance Of Their Sca Work Site. Youth Are Recruited From Local High Schools And Through Community Partner Organizations. The Program Is Designed For Youth With Limited Exposure To The Outdoors. Because Youth In Urban Centers Often Have Limited Opportunities For Employment, Sca Provides Participants A Stipend Or Wage For Their Work And Focuses On The Development Of Job Readiness Skills. | 2022 |
| The Unity Council | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Latinx Mentoring & Achievement (Lma) Is A Year-round, Culturally Rooted Program Designed To Empower Oakland Girls And Non-binary Youth Ages 13-18. Serving A Total Of 70 Unduplicated Participants Annually, Our Goal Is To Improve Outcomes For Latinx Girls Through Three Components: 1) Community/cultural Awareness; 2) Peer Wellness Ambassadors; And 3) Leadership/civic Engagement. Programming Is Offered In-person At Fremont And Skyline High Schools 42 Weeks During The School Year, Year-round At The Unity Council, And During A 2-week Summer Leadership Development Institute. Lma Is Unique In That It Works At The Intersection Of Culture, School, Community, Health And Leadership. The Program Seeks To Actualize Positive Outcomes Not Just For The Individual Participants, But For Families, Other Ousd Youth And East Oakland Community At Large Who Interact With Our Participants. | 2022 |
| Washington Stem | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Washington Stem Is Working Across Sectors And Regions To Ensure That All Students Have Equal Opportunity To Benefit From The Transformational Possibilities That Stem Offers. We Coordinate, Convene, Support, And Provide Technical Assistance To Public Agencies, Community Groups, Nonprofits, And Coalitions At Various Levels--local, Regional, And Statewide. We Work In Partnership With 10 Regional Stem Networks Across The State. Our Regional Stem Networks Encompass 10 Regions (Tacoma Steam, Snohomish Stem, West Sound Stem, Etc.). Each Network Includes Pre-k Through Postsecondary Educators, Business Leaders, Stem Professionals, And Community Leaders. Collectively, We Support More Than 1,000,000 Students And 49,000 Teachers Across Washington State. | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Treehouse's Mission Is To Give Kids In Foster Care A Childhood And A Future. We Envision - And Strive To Create - A World Where Every Child That Has Experienced Foster Care Has The Opportunities And Support, They Need To Pursue Their Dreams And Launch Successfully Into Adult Independence. We Fulfill Our Mission Through A Combination Of Programs That Meet Basic Material Needs, Provide Access To Extracurricular And School Activities, And Provide Individualized Academic Coaching, Advocacy, And Mentorship. | 2022 |
| The Us Green Building Council Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Through Our Green Schools Initiative Usgbc-la Is Working To Provide A Holistic Approach To Promoting On-campus And Off-campus Cultural Change Around Sustainability Awareness And Action. The Los Angeles Region Has The Largest Proportion Of Disadvantaged Communities (Dacs) In The Country And For This Program Specifically We Will Focus On The Disadvantaged Communities Identified Per The Calepa Map Such As The Eastern San Fernando Valley Communities Of Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys, And North Hollywood As Well As Boyle Heights, And South Los Angeles. | 2022 |
| United Way Of King County | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | United Way Of King County's Postsecondary Initiative, Bridge To Finish, Disrupts Poverty By Connecting Students Living In Poverty With Financial Tools To Meet Their Basic Needs While They Pursue A College Degree Or Certificate. Key Components Of The Program Include: -One-time Emergency Grants That Are Coordinated With Other Financial Assistance And Resources To Ensure Students Can Stay In School. -Benefits Hubs, As Locations Are Called, Are Accessible Both On Campus And Online. -Financial Tools Are The Foundation Of The Program. Students Can Access Coaching, Assistance With Financial Aid, Public Benefit Enrollment, And Much More. | 2022 |
| Washington First Robotics | $10,000 | Kent, WA, US | First (For The Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology) Washington (First) Engages Youth Ages 6-18 In Exciting Mentor-based Programs That Build Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Skills, Inspire Innovation, And Foster Well-rounded Life Capabilities Including Self-confidence, Communication, And Leadership. We Strive To Bring Stem Equity, Access, And Inclusion To The Most Disadvantaged Youth In Communities Lacking Resources, So That All Youth Can Develop 21st Century Workforce/life Skills; So That The Stem Pipeline Includes More Diversity; And So That We Can Solve The Stem Workforce Shortage For Local Businesses. First, The Largest Afterschool Stem Program In Washington, Serves Over 15,000 Through A Seamless Progression Of Programs Which Engages Students From Grades K-12 Into The World Of Stem And Prepares Them For Post-secondary Education And The Workforce. | 2022 |
| Winners At Work Inc | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | At Abilities Unlimited, We Have Been Committed For The Last 15 Years To Systemic Change That Empowers Individuals With Disabilities. We Work On The Micro- And Macro-level To Foster Dignity And Self-worth Amongst Participants. Our Services Include An Employment Program And A Training Program. For Hawaii's High School Transitioning Youth, Abilities Unlimited's Summer Youth Employment Program (Syep) Partners With Ymca At Camp Erdman To Provide A Six-week Opportunity For Paid Internships, Which Includes A Two-week Ymca Overnight Experience With A Focus On Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Year Up Puget Sound Serves Low-income Young Adults Ages 18-29 Through Its Workforce Development And Education Program, Which Is Comprised Of Six Months Of In-classroom Training Followed By A Six-month Internship. For The Duration Of The Program, We Offer Robust Wraparound Supports (E.g. On-staff Social Workers, Educational Stipends, And A Network Of Community-based Providers) For Students Facing Barriers That Could Impede Their Progress. After Graduating, Young Adults Work With Year Up Staff Members To Secure Living-wage Employment And Enroll In Postsecondary Education. Our Graduates Also Join The National Alumni Association, A Community Of More Than 24,000 Alumni, And Receive Ongoing Support Through Yupro (Year Up Professional Resources, Pbc), Our Employment Placement Agency. | 2022 |
| Young And Prosperous Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Excellence Was Created To Change The Trajectory Of Students' Lives Through Education Success. Students In The Scholarship Excellence Also Known As (Se) Will Engage In After School Tutoring, College Preparatory Cohorts, Financial Aid/scholarship Workshops And College Tours In And Out Of The State Of California. The Goal Of Scholarship Excellence Is To Promote Educational Success And Prepare Students For Higher Education By Providing College Preparatory Workshops And In And Out Of State College Tours. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2022 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | $5,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Youth Inspiration Nation's Mission Is To Provide Motivation, Inspiration, And Education Through Aviation. The Goal Is To Show Kids The Power Of Stem And The Limitless Possibilities That Come Along With It. We Use Aviation As Our Educational Tool. We Teach Kids The Fundamentals Of Flight, The Science Behind Keeping An Aircraft In The Air, Test Their Engineering Skills With Building Activities, And Teach Them How To Fly In Static And Full Motion Flight Simulators. Aviation Education Improves Focus, Builds Self-confidence, And Exposes Kids To A Multitude Of Stem Related Professions. | 2022 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat Inc | $20,000 | Bethel, AK, US | Yuut Elitnaurviat Operates A Regional Nonprofit Vocational Campus Located In Southwestern Alaska. We Provide Industry Driven Training And Educational Programs On Our Bethel Our Programs Include Our 18-month Faa Aviation Maintenance Technician Program As Well As The State's Only Licensed Practical Nursing Program, Certified Welding, Commercial Driver Training And The State's Only Village Police Officer Training. We Also Provide The Most Basic Services A Student Needs To Get Started Like Ged Tutoring, Nccer Core Construction And Basic Driver License Training And Proctoring. We Also Have The Only Psi And Pearsonvue Testing Centers In Our Region. | 2022 |
| After-school All-stars Puget Sound | $10,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Asas Puget Sound Is Requesting Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation To Support Our "academic Readiness"career Exploration Opportunities (ceo)" Program Initiatives, Which Provide Educational Enrichment And Workforce Development Programming For Approximately 600 Low-income, Underrepresented Students At Three Middle School Sites In South King County. We Are Ready And Ceo Are Integrated Into Our Comprehensive After-school Programs, Which Typically Run Monday Through Thursday For Two Hours After The Bell Rings. To Encourage Consistent Student Engagement, We Align Our Program Schedule With The School Calendar And Structure It Around Three Enrollment Sessions Throughout The Year. | 2021 |
| Alaska Development Council | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Adc, Through Jedc, Is The Delivery Organization For Alaska, Providing Robotics Programs To K-12th Grade Students In Over 70 Communities. Teams At Each Level End Their Season With An In-person Or Remote Tournament Or Showcase With The Excitement Of A Sporting Event Run By Hundreds Of Volunteers Statewide. | 2021 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Excel Cte Camp Will Provide 84 Rural Students From Across Rural/remote Alaska An Opportunity To Receive Hands-on Introductory Training And Awareness In A Variety Of Career Fields Specific To Alaska And Beyond. Participants Will Have A Choice To Learn About Careers In Medical Careers, Law Enforcement, Trades And Aviation. | 2021 |
| The Alliance For Education | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Office Of African American Male Achievement Works To Ensure That The Educational Environment Across The Sps Supports The Brilliance And Excellence Of Black Boys And Teens. In Alignment With Seattle Excellence, The District's Strategic Plan And Collective Commitment To Unapologetically Support And Serve Students And Families Furthest From Educational Justice, The Office Of Aama Is Committed To The Long Journey Required For The Positive Transformation Of Sps, And Has Been Working To Achieve That Vision Every Day Since Its Founding In 2019. | 2021 |
| Asian Health Services | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The "api Youth Empowered For Success" Program At Ahs Is An Internship Program Serving Primarily Api Youth In Oakland, California. The Program Prioritizes Young People Ages 13-20 From Low-income, Immigrant Families Who Face Challenges Including Living In Limited English-speaking Households, Recently Immigrated Households, And Under-resourced Neighborhoods. It Is Designed To Provide Youth With Enriching Career Exploration And Help Them Develop Leadership Skills Relevant To Success In College And The Workforce. | 2021 |
| Atwork | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Atwork!'s Experienced Employment Consultants Work One-on-one With Students To Build A Customized Job-training Plan For Their Specific Needs And Personal Goals. With Yearlong Support During Their Final Year Of High School, Students Identify Interests And Skills, Build A Portfolio Or Resume, Practice Job Interviews, And Lead Several Job Trials. By The Spring And Graduation, Our Employment Consultants Help Students Secure A Job Based On Their Primed Skills And Experience. | 2021 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | The College And Career Readiness Program Prepares Underserved Youth For Prosperous Futures Beginning In Third Grade. The Program Takes Place Monday-friday At Blci's Headquarters And At Four Satellite Sites In San Diego. At Each Site, The Program Format Includes: -no-cost Daily Tutoring, Offered In Spanish, Arabic And English; -peer Support Groups To Build Students' Self-confidence, Resiliency, And Interpersonal Skills; -academic Workshops To Enhance Literacy In Reading, Writing, Stem, And Culture; -college Readiness Activities To Educate Students On The Enrollment Process, Scholarship Opportunities, The Importance Of A High Gpa And More; -and Career Exploration To Introduce Students As Young As Eight Years Old To Future Possibilities. | 2021 |
| Bristol Bay Native Corporation | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Bristol Bay Regional Career And Technical Education Program Focuses On Introducing High School Students To Regional Career Opportunities. During The School Year Students Fly From Their Home Communities To The Two Hubs In The Region (naknek And Dillingham) To Participate In Career And Technical Education Courses That Students Apply To Attend. During These Weeks' Students Stay In Dorm Facilities And Gain Valuable Skills While Also Developing Friendships With Other Students In Villages Across The Region From The Participating Four School Districts. | 2021 |
| C5 Youth Foundation Of Southern California | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | The Goal Of C5 Youth Foundation Is To Support Our Young Leaders As They Navigate And Graduate High School, Enroll And Matriculate In College And Persist Through College And Pursue Their First Career. C5la Is The Only Youth Leadership And College Access Program (five-+ Years) That Incorporates Outdoor Adventures That Challenge Our Leaders To Take Risks, Develop Leadership Skills And Overcome Obstacles. In Addition To Outdoor Adventure, Education, Leadership Development And Social Awareness Programing, We Focus On Community Action, College Persistence And Career Exposure. | 2021 |
| Center For Tomorrow's Leaders | $15,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Over 12 Months, Ctl Will Serve 10th - 12th Grade Students Through Hybrid In-person And Digital Adaptation Of Its Ambassadors Program, A 3-year Leadership Development Program Embedded Within The School Day. Sophomores Engage In 2-3 Introductory Classes During The School Year And Develop Projects That Address School-wide Needs, While Juniors Participate In More Intensive Leadership Development, Generating Solutions To Needs Outside School, Such As Homelessness Or Political Apathy. Seniors Direct Their Study, Including Participation In A Year-long Fellows Program, Mentoring Sophomore Projects, Conducting Freshmen Leadership Workshops And/or Sharing Perspectives Through A Weekly "raise Your Hand" Star Advertiser Column. A Major Objective Of The Program Is For Every Partnering High School To Offer Seniors The Opportunity To Graduate With A Certified Associate In Project Management (capm) Credential. | 2021 |
| Choices Education Group | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Choices Is An Interactive Workshop That Focuses On Keeping Teens In School, Motivating Them Toward Their Education And Future, And Introducing Them To Practical Life Skills To Help Them Succeed. In Fast-paced Sessions Delivered In Real-time, Business Volunteers Demonstrate To Students The Consequences Of Not Graduating And The Opportunities Of Pursuing Their Education And Future, And Take Them Through Real-world Exercises On Academic Self-discipline, Time Management, Decision-making And Goal Setting. | 2021 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Climbhi Bridge Emerged And Was Selected By The Hawaii Executive Conference Working Group And Hawaii Department Of Education As A Necessary Tool To Connect Educators And Businesses Safely And Efficiently With The Goal Of Inspiring Our Keiki To Achieve Economic Self-sufficiency Through The Exploration Of Diverse Income Sources Such As Jobs And Entrepreneurial Opportunities In Close Proximity To Residential Areas. Climbhi Bridge Is A Portal Built To Connect And Match Educators And Businesses Through Streamlined Communication That Leads To Successful Outcomes. | 2021 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Our High School Program Addresses Common Academic, Social And Financial Barriers To College By Providing Programming To Students During Their Junior And Senior Years. Coaches Serve As Student Mentors, Resources And Advocates, Building A Community In Which Students Excel. Coaches Lead Group Sessions During The Week, With 10-20 High School Students At A Time. Throughout The Two Years In The High School Program Students Will Receive Test Prep; Financial Literacy; Build On Non-cognitive Abilities Proven To Facilitate College Success; Improve Their Understanding Of The Admissions Process; Receive Support With Completing College, Scholarship And Financial Applications; And Receive Support Throughout The College Enrollment Process. | 2021 |
| College Success Foundation | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | The Hero Program Provides School-based Academic Support And Career Awareness Activities To Students In Early High School (9th And 10th Grades). The Program Is Designed To Smooth The Transition From Middle School And Set Students On A Track Through High School To Successful Admission To College And On To Their Chosen Career. | 2021 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Cha Serves Young People From All Across Alaska Who Come To Anchorage Looking For Opportunities They Often Do Not Find, And Without A Support Network, Have Nowhere Safe To Go. Cha Serves Teens And Young Adults With Shelter, Housing, Education And Employment Support, A Primary Care Clinic, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Counseling, Help Navigating Community Resources, And So Much More. Our Goal Is To Ensure That No Young Person Who Becomes Homeless Must Ever Be Forced To Sleep On The Streets Or Make Impossible Choices To Survive. Through Our Philosophy Of Relentless Engagement, We Make Sure No Youth Must Face Their Challenges Alone. We Walk Alongside Them, Through Successes Or Failures, With The Consistency That All Kids Need In Caring Adults. | 2021 |
| Elementary Institute Of Science | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Girls Take Flight Is A Unique And Innovative Program That Empowers High School Girls With Technology Training To Start On The Pathway To A Stem Career. We Focus On Gender Diversity To Open Doors For Historically Underrepresented Girls So They Can See Themselves As Stem Professionals. Participants Learn Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (uav), Aka Drone, Aviation Skills. In Addition To The Technical Training, Students Are Introduced To Female Stem Professionals And Aeronautical Careers. Female Drone Pilots Provide All Instruction And Support To Ensure Participants Have The Best Chance To Obtain Their Faa Remote Pilot Certificate. | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children-seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Professional Mentors Teach Social And Coping Skills And Have Intentional Conversations With Youth About Post-secondary Education, Take Them To College Campuses And Link Them With Job Shadowing Opportunities. This Allows Our Youth To Envision Themselves In College And Become Aware Of Professions They Can Pursue. As Youth Enter And Move Through High School, We Provide A More Targeted Set Of Services In Our Teen Program For Youth Ages 11-18, Which Helps Them Remain College- And Career-focused. | 2021 |
| The Giants Community Fund | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Willie Mays Scholars Program Makes College Aspirations Come True For San Francisco's Black Youth And Empowers Them To Pursue Their Goals To Achieve Success In High School, College And Beyond. The Willie Mays Scholars Program Will Help Tackle Racial And Educational Inequities By Providing Additional Opportunities For Black Youth In San Francisco To Prepare For, Attend, And Succeed In College. | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Girl Scouts Of Hawaii Will Deliver The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (gsle) To 2,450 Girls Statewide, Ages 5-18 Years Old. This Includes 377 Girls From Low-income Families That Will Benefit From The After-school Leadership Program (aslp). For Approximately 28 Weeks Starting In October 2021, Troops Will Meet Up To Twice Weekly For 28 Weeks In Age-delineated Groups With A Troop Leader. Aslp Troops Will Meet In Their Classrooms Or At A Boys & Girls Clubhouse Within Walking Distance Of School. | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Girl Scouts Of Western Washington (gsww) Is Launching An Aviation Program For Our Youth. The Sky's The Limit - Discover Aviation & Aerospace Program Is Funded By The Boeing Company And Will Serve Girl Scout Juniors In 4th & 5th Grades, And Cadettes In 6th-8th Grades. Through Efficiencies Made Possible By Boeing's Grant We Hope To Expand The Program To Our Youth Members In High School When It Launches This Spring Through A Partnership With Alaska Airlines. The Program Ignites An Interest In Aviation And Aerospace While Providing Skill Building Opportunities, Experiential Activities, Exposure To Women In The Industry, And Highlighting Career Paths In Aviation And Aerospace. | 2021 |
| Girls Inc Of The Pacific Northwest | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Eureka! Is A 5-year Stem Magnet Program For 8th-12th Grade Girls In The Portland Metro Area. Using A Cohort Model, "eureka!" Serves Approximately 110 Girls Every Year, With Programming During The School And Summer Months. With Guidance From Trained Staff And Volunteers, "eurekans" Participate In Hands-on Lessons And Activities In Stem Subjects, College And Career Readiness, And Holistic Wellness; Plus, Stem Internships, Mentorships, And Field Trips. Through Their Five-year Experience, "eurekans" Gain The Knowledge And Skills To Make Healthy Life Choices, Pursue Post-secondary Education, And Achieve Their Dream Careers. | 2021 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Hiki No - Hawaiian For "can Do" Is Hawaii's New Wave Of Storytellers - Elementary, Middle And High School Students From 90 Public, Private And Charter Schools Statewide Who Learn Digital Storytelling And Workforce Skills By Producing Stories That Meet National Pbs Journalism, Storytelling And Production Standards. Students From Diverse Educational, Ethnic And Socio-economic Backgrounds Have Equal Access To Project-based Learning By Researching Topics, Writing Scripts, Interviewing Subjects And Mastering Digital Filming/editing Techniques. Digital Storytelling Taught In Class, Online And In Afterschool Programs Across The State By Teachers Trained By Pbs Hawaii Learning Initiatives, Mentors And Education Partners. | 2021 |
| Highline Schools Foundation | $100,000 | Burien, WA, US | This Donation Would Be Directed To Our Greatest Need Fund Which Allows The Foundation The Flexibility To Identify And Meet The Area(s) Of Greatest Need Within The Highline School District Population. We Anticipate Using A Portion Of The Funds To Support Our Excel And Impact Grant Program In The Fall Of 2022, And May Also Utilize A Portion Of The Fund To Award Additional Scholarships In The Spring Of 2022. | 2021 |
| Ho'ola Na Pua | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Over 12 Months, Hnp Will Match Youth 11-24 Who Have Experienced Sexual Exploitation Or Who Are At High Risk Of Sexual Exploitation Or Trafficking With Trained And Vetted Mentors Through Our Starfish Mentoring Program. These Mentors Will Meet Weekly With Victimized And At-risk Youth Once A Week For Two Hours, Encouraging Them To Prioritize Health While Developing An Empowerment Plan That Connects Them To Treatment Programs/therapies And Builds Self-efficacy Essential For Economic Mobility. Our Starfish Mentoring Program Is A Critical Piece Of The Continuum Of Care That Builds Safe Support Systems By Matching Youth With Safe And Caring Mentors Equipped To Work With The Challenges Of Complex Trauma. | 2021 |
| Horn Of Africa Services | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Utilizing A Family-based Approach To Job Readiness Training, Our Program Integrates Parent Education And Support Services. We Coordinate With School-based Services To Help English Language Learners (ell) Youth Overcome Multiple Barriers To School Success, Assist Them In Obtaining Livable Wage Jobs, And Becoming Self-sufficient Adults. The Program's Focus Is On Providing Youth Training Along With Parent Education And Support Services Critical To Helping Ell Youth Stay Engaged In School, Gain Skills And Knowledge To Be Job Ready, To Navigate Career Pathways And Post-secondary Education Options, And To Achieve Financial Self-sufficiency. | 2021 |
| Ilisagvik College | $10,000 | Barrow, AK, US | Ilisagvik College Is The Only Tribal College In Alaska. While Our Primary Population Is Inupiaq, We Serve A Broad Population Of Tribal And Alaskan Students. We Provide Workforce, Vocational, And Academic Education To Our Students, As Well As Offer Various Types Of Pre-college Programming To Encourage Rural Alaskan Students To Consider College And Think About Their Future. | 2021 |
| Impact Nw | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Nw's Core Program Has Provided Strengthening Support To Our Region's Most Vulnerable Young People Through Job Training Services And Placement. Core Offers A Range Of Programs Throughout Multnomah County - In High Schools As Part Of After-school Enrichment, As Well As Embedded In The School Day. Further, Services Are Available To Youth Who Are Disengaged From School And Work. Core Serves 230 High School Students And Young Adults Each Year (aged 14-26), Designed For Historically Marginalized Youth Who Often Lack The Resources And Support To Successfully Navigate The World Of Work. | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Students That Participate In The Ja Inspire Program Are Able To: Apply For Jobs, Attend Industry Panels From Leading Experts Based In Anchorage Speaking About The Future Workforce, Write Resumes, Complete A Work Readiness Career Assessment, Download Attachments To Store In A Digital Backpack And To Share With Their Families, And Listen To Webinars With Advice On Professional Workplace Attire, Keys To Success, Becoming An Entrepreneur, And More. | 2021 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Larkin Street Youth Services Provides High-quality, Comprehensive Educational And Employment Services So That Any Young Person, Regardless Of Their Situation Or History, Can Re-enter Education Or The Workforce And Create A Viable, Permanent Pathway Out Of Homelessness. | 2021 |
| New Avenues For Youth Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | New Avenues' Promoting Avenues To Employment (pave) Program Has Delivered Job Training And Employment Services To Thousands Of Young People Experiencing Homelessness And Housing Instability. Pave Activities Include Self-paced Job Readiness Training, Support From Career Coaches, Career Lab (open Three Days A Week For Job Searching, Resume And Cover-letter Writing, And Other Employment/career Support), Career-readiness Activities, Employment Navigation, And Career Exposure/exploration Opportunities Including Job Shadows, Mock Interviews, Internships And Learning Opportunities (up To 160 Hours), Job Fairs, And More. | 2021 |
| Northwest Education Access | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | College Prep Program: In Nwea's College Prep Program, We Help Young People Prepare For Higher Education And Meaningful Employment. Our Aim Is For Each Student To Enroll In An Appropriate Post-secondary Program With The Resources And Skills They Need To Succeed. Our Education Advocates Work One-on-one With Each Student To Create A Career And Academic Achievement Plan Tailored To The Student's Gifts And Goals. As Students Work Toward Credentials And Exams, Education Advocates Help Them Identify The Best Academic Program For Their Needs, Navigate The Education System, Apply For A Post-secondary Program, Prepare A Quarterly Personal Budget That Will Realistically Gauge Expenses, Obtain Financial Aid And Private Scholarships, Secure Housing, Address Life Barriers (childcare, Transportation), Register For Classes, And Effectively Access Campus Services. | 2021 |
| Oregon Stem | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | The Oregon Stem Board Is Focused On Developing Common Measures For Oregon That Include Assessing And Analyzing Quantitative And Qualitative Data. The Common Measures Will Leverage Each Stem Hub's Data Gathering Best Practices To Demonstrate Statewide Impact, Ensuring That All Programs Are Accessible And Establish Stem Opportunities For All Youth Throughout Oregon. Oregon Stem Will Be A Centralized Entity For All Hubs To Store And Share Data, Along With Sharing Best Practices For Data Acquisition. | 2021 |
| Outer Coast | $5,000 | Sitka, AK, US | The Summer Seminar Is A Low-barrier-of-entry Opportunity For Students To Experience Higher Education Without The Commitment Or Financial Investment Of A Four-year College. This Exposure Will Unlock Future Post-secondary Potential By Demystifying College And Helping Students See Higher Education As A Place Where They Can Thrive. Innovative, Relevant, And Place-based Curricula Will Help Students See Value In Continuing Their Education Where They May Not Have Before. | 2021 |
| The Popolo Project | $15,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Popolo Project Programming Is Grounded In The Specific Experiences Of Hawai'i And The Pacific To Provide Educational And Cultural Learning Experiences That Reshape And Explore New Narratives About Black People In Hawai?i And Our Region. We Engage By Providing An Accessible Body Of Knowledge That Supports New Conversations On Race And Belonging Through Our Ongoing Training And Discussion Series, Through Original Media About Black Experiences, By Offering Learning Opportunities To The Public, And By Advancing Local And International Conversations About Identity And Community. | 2021 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Our Mentoring To Careers Programming Offers Students Enriching Experiences Over Multiple Sessions To Dive Deeply Into Post-secondary Options, Career Learning And Professional Skills In A Cohort Model. Students Will Gain Personal Growth And Professional Contacts Through Frequent Interactions With Caring Volunteers From A Variety Of Employers And Colleges. | 2021 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Rainier Scholars Currently Serves Nearly 575 Students Of Color And Their Families From The Seattle, Renton, And Highline School Districts In King County. Each Fall We Begin Reaching Out To 4th Grade Families And Teachers To Identify Students Who May Be Interested In Applying To Rainier Scholars. Applications And Interviews Take Place In The Winter And Spring, And Each Year A New Cohort Of 60 To 64 Students Is Accepted Into The Program And Begin Their 12-year Rainier Scholars Journey. During Their Two Summers In Aep, Students Are Immersed In A Rigorous Academic Curriculum In Science, Mathematics, Literature And History. They Also Take Part In Conclave And Invictus Courses, Developed And Taught By Our On-staff Mental Health Team, Where They Discuss Cultural And Personal Identities And The Concept Of Resiliency As They Begin Building The Social-emotional Competencies They Will Need To Set And Achieve Their Goals. | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | "reading Partners Connects" Allows Reading Partners To Continue Serving Students In An Online Environment Using Our Evidence-based Curriculum. Content Integrates Our Trusted Curriculum Skills And Lessons Into Innovative Presentations To Optimize Student Engagement And Incorporate Social-emotional Learning (sel) Opportunities Through Relationship-building With Tutors. The Digital Platform Allows Us To Continue Supporting Students' Literacy Needs Whether Schools Are Closed Or Leading Modified Instruction. Implementing Our Program On A Virtual Platform Not Only Allows Us To Deliver Curriculum To Students While Social-distancing, Or During School Closures, But Also Allows Us To Extend Our Reach With The Ability To Scale And Eventually Serve More Students, As Well As Recruit A Larger And More Diverse Cohort Of Volunteers. | 2021 |
| Black Pilots Of America Inc | $10,000 | Green Valley, AZ, US | During The Red-tailed Hawks Fly Program, We Train Young Underrepresented Youths To Fly By Providing A Rich Hands-on And Engaging Learning Experience. Becoming A Pilot Is Only One Of Many Opportunities In Aviation, And Red-tailed Hawks Fly Is More Than Just Flight Training. It Is An Aviation Experience Where Cadets Are Grounded In Aviation History And Exposed To Applicable Earth And Space Sciences. As They Gain Piloting Skills, Cadets Increase Their Ability To Practically Apply Their Knowledge Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem). | 2021 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Focused On Breaking Down Barriers, San Jos Aspires Enables Students In Underserved Neighborhoods To Set Goals And Chart A Path To Academic Success From 9th Grade To Graduation By Providing A Performance-based Scholarship Program That Educates Them About College And Career Choices, As Well As Individual Mentoring And Counseling. | 2021 |
| Techbridge Girls | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Alaska Airlines Investment In Techbridge Girls Will Make It Possible For Middle School-age Girls Attending 10 Title-i Public Schools In The Greater Seattle Region (including Schools In The Highline, Renton, Tukwila And Tacoma School Districts) To Participate In Our Changemakers Program For The 2021-22 School Year. Designed With The Support Of Curriculum Experts, A Youth Advisory Council, And An Educator Advisory Council, Changemakers Builds On Our Signature Program. Changemakers Has Transformed Girls' Lives For 20 Years With A Robust And Hands-on Curriculum, Explicitly Aligned With Next Generation Science Standards, That Introduces Girls To Stem Skills And Sparks Girls' Interests In Real-world Applications That Illustrate How Stem Careers Make The World A Better Place. | 2021 |
| The Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Goal Of The Education Excellence Initiative And Its Hispanic Foundation College Success Program (hfcsp) Is To Bring The Resources And Programs That Are Usually Not Available In Schools With A High Percentage Of Low-income Latino Students. As A Trusted Partner For Schools, Nonprofits, And Families, Hfsv Identifies The Educational Needs Of A School Community And Establishes Partnerships With Schools And Other Nonprofits To Deliver Excellent Programming To Our Community. | 2021 |
| The Residency | $5,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | In 2021, The Residency Will Provide At Least Four Advanced Internships And Career Exploration Opportunities For 30 Young People From Low-income And Bipoc Communities Through The Following Activities: 1. Audio Engineering 2. Summer Hybrid Workshop Series 3. Summer Intensive Internships All Of These Activities Center Black, Indigenous, & P.o.c Identifying Young Artists From Low-income Families To Help Acquire Tangible Artistic And Professional Skills While Also Gaining Confidence, Teamwork, And A Deepened Understanding Of Their Own Identity And Power. | 2021 |
| The San Marcos Promise | $10,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Future Centers Are High-tech Hubs That Help Middle And High School Students Find Their Path And Take Concrete Steps To Prepare For And Transition To College And Career. They Are Rooted In Local Schools, Supported By Local Businesses, Designed By Local Students, And Overseen By Our Impact-driven Nonprofit To Meet Students' Workforce Development Needs. They Are Staffed By Two-full Time Education Coordinators And Located Onsite At San Marcos Unified School District (smusd) High Schools (and Open To All North County San Diego Students In The Summer) To Maximize Student Reach And Engagement. Most Importantly, They Centralize Program Delivery, Leading To More Touchpoints Per Student Throughout Their Educational Journey And Seamless Transitions From One Program Or Opportunity To The Next. | 2021 |
| The Student Conservation Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | With Support From An Alaska Airlines Foundation Lift Grant, The Student Conservation Association (sca) Bay Area Community Crews Will Provide Local High School Youth With Practical Workforce Development Opportunities Through Paid, Hands-on Conservation Projects At Local Parks, Botanical Gardens, And Green Spaces. During Fy22 (april 1, 2021 To March 31, 2022), Sca Will Recruit And Train Approximately 26 Bay Area Youth To Participate In An Immersive Five-week Program And Learn About The Field Of Conservation While Having A Transformative Impact On Local Green Spaces. Each Sca Community Crew Consists Of 5-8 Youth And 1-2 Young Adult Leaders Who Build And Maintain Trails, Plant Trees, Remove Invasive Species, And Restore Natural Habitats. | 2021 |
| United Negro College Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Equip Underrepresented And Low-income Students With The Tools, Access, & Exposure Needed To Achieve Their Aspirations Of Attending College. The Focus Areas Are: -college Admissions Requirements -college Essay Development -completing Financial Aid Form -applying For Scholarships - Psat Prep -mentor Assistance -public Speaking | 2021 |
| Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust | $5,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | The Historic Trust Will Work With Partners In Careers (pic) To Host A Series Of Afterschool Classes At Pfec That Introduce Primarily Underrepresented Teens To Career Paths In The Aviation Industry. In Aviation Careers Explorers (ace), Teens Aged 13-18 Will Participate In Professionalism Classes, Site Tours, And Networking Opportunities With Industry Professionals. Additionally, They Will Gain A Foundational Knowledge Of Aviation, Local Aviation History, And Related Business And Educational Opportunities Available In The Pacific Northwest. | 2021 |
| Washington First Robotics | $15,000 | Kent, WA, US | Engaging In The First Washington Robotics Programs Are Changing Students' Lives For The Better Through Inclusion And Community-building. Students Learn From Each Other By Sharing Ideas And Forming Long-lasting Relationships Far Beyond High School. Our Vision Is To Empower More Young People From Diverse Backgrounds To Become Leaders And Innovators In Stem. | 2021 |
| The Washington State Leadership Board | $5,000 | Olympia, WA, US | The Wslb Applies For This Grant To Support Its Youth Leadership Programs. While Each Of These Programs Provides High School Students With Life-changing Experiences And Leadership Training, Each Was Designed To Address Particular Barriers To Opportunity, And Each Serves A Slightly Different Student Population. Importantly, Due To Both Public And Private Support, We Are Able To Offer Our Programs Free Of Charge To Our Participants. | 2021 |
| Washington Stem | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Washington Stem Respectfully Seeks Funding From Alaska Airlines Foundation To Support Our Career Pathways Program. Your Investment Will Support Our Work To Center Equity By Focusing On Systemic Solutions That Reduce Barriers To Accessing High-demand Careers For Black Students, Indigenous Students, Students Of Color, Students From Low-income Backgrounds, And Young Women. Our Goal In 2021 Is That 5,000 Youth From Priority Populations Will Be On Track To Earn A High-demand Degree Or Credential By Age 26. | 2021 |
| Work Force Development Center | $5,000 | Everett, WA, US | Wfdc's Intensive Ten-month Manufacturing Vocational Training Process Teaches At-risk Students How To Produce High Quality Parts Supporting The Aerospace Industry. By The Time The Students Graduate From Our Program, They Have Developed The Knowledge, Skills, And Experience To Earn A Living Wage In The Aerospace And Manufacturing Industries. | 2021 |
| Year Up Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Year Up Serves Low-income Young Adults Ages 18-26 Through Its Workforce Development And Education Program, Which Is Comprised Of Six Months Of In-classroom Training Followed By A Six-month Internship. | 2021 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Charlie Labenz Youth Development Center Was Designed To Address This Need In South King County, Providing A Space Specifically Designed For Teens In This Region To Hang Out And Be Themselves. The Center Offers Games, Art Supplies, Computers, Music Production Equipment, And Athletic Equipment For Teens To Access On A Drop-in Basis. The Center Also Offers Targeted Programming; For Example, A Learning Lab Where High School Students Can Access Structured Workshops And Unstructured Study Assistance. Moreover, Through Its Dedicated Staff Members, The Center Offers Safe And Trustworthy Adult Mentors For Young People Who May Not Have Positive Adults Elsewhere In Their Lives. Through Programming At The Center, Young People Receive Many Opportunities To Develop Their Physical, Social, Emotional, And Cognitive Abilities. | 2021 |
| Young Scholars Program | $5,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Rising Scholars Offers A Rich Program Of Services: 21 Weekly Pull-out Sessions Led By Counselors During School Hours For College Preparation, Life Skills Training, Mentoring And Leadership Development. College Application Fee Support Scholarship Search And Application Support Career Exploration Connections For Internships And Career Shadowing Opportunities Enrichment Activities To Expand The Scholar's Horizons. College Tours To College Partner Campuses To Support The Theory Of Finding The"best Fit" | 2021 |
| United Way Of King County | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support From Alaska Airlines Would Fund Bridge To Finish Work On Nine Community College Campuses During The 2021-2022 School Year. A $20,000 Grant Would Allow Us To Fund The Core Components Of The Program, As Well As New Strategies To Address Student Needs Resulting From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Such As Mental Health Support Supports, Food And Rental Assistance. | 2021 |
| Abused Women's Aid In Crisis Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Shelter Families For 2 Weeks And Help With Basic Needs I.e. Transportation, Food And Clothing. | 2020 |
| Adult Friends For Youth | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | The Mec Program Through Adult Friends For Youth Will Provide Outreach To Truant/chronically Absent Youth And Connect Them To An Educational Program. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Salaries, Program Supplies, Telecommunication, Mileage/gas, And Vehicle Maintenance. | 2020 |
| African American Community Service Agency | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Aacsa Requested Funding To Increase The Capacity Of Its Aacsa Leadership Academy (ala), Which Empowers African American And Latinx Youth To Graduate From High School And College, Connect With Adult Mentors, And Develop, Foster, And Practice Leadership Skills. The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used Towards College Counseling And Preparation Services For The Ala Participants. | 2020 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Purchase And Distribute Food During The Covid-19 Outbreak. The Daily Food Distributions Of Food Are 10% To 15% Above The Target Distribution Average For This Year. | 2020 |
| The Alaska Community Foundation | $30,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support The Ak Can Do-alaska Covid-19 Response Fund. The Funding From The Ak Can Do Response Fund Will Provide Immediate And Long-term Support To Nonprofits That Serve Alaskans Whose Lives Have Been Devastated By The Pandemic. | 2020 |
| Alaska Development Council | $50,000 | Juneau, AK, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Support Staff And Supplies Needed For Events. Event Supplies Include Volunteer Supplies (t-shirts, Food, Etc), Venue Rental, Trophies & Medals, Printing, And Audio-visual Support. | 2020 |
| Armed Services Ymca Of Alaska | $10,000 | Jber, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Cover The Cost To Purchase Food And Gift Cards To Be Used Through The Food Pantry Program For Active Duty Military Members. The Asymca Averages About $32,000 Annually On Food Pantry Support. The Need In The Past Weeks Have Increased 236% Because Of Covid-19. | 2020 |
| Atwork | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Atwork! Is A Long-time Leader Of The School-to-work (s2w) Program - An Essential Job Training Program That Equips Young People With Disabilities To Successfully Enter The Workforce After High School Graduation. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Allocated To Staff Expenses, Supporting Vital Mentorship And Job Training For The People We Serve. | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Puget Sound | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Puget Sound Created Mentoru To Focus On High School Graduation And Lifelong Success. Mentoru Is The End Result, A Post-secondary And Career Pathways Program Built On The 1-to-1 Mentoring Framework And Practices Big Brothers Big Sisters Has Honed Over Its 110-year History. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Will Be Used To Underwrite Mentoru Salaries And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Choices Education Group | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Program Materials, Workshop Training, Reference Materials, Program Management And Shipping & Handling For The Choices Program. Choices Is An Interactive Decision-making Workshop That Focuses On Keeping Teens In School, Motivating Them Toward Their Education And Future, And Introducing Them To Practical Life Skills To Help Them Succeed. | 2020 |
| Climbhi | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Funding From Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Further Enhance The Portals Offerings By Providing Funds For Educators To Apply For To Subsidize Transportation To Events (ferry, Bus, Etc.) And Meals. The Funds Will Also Be Directed To Help Develop A Robust Offering On The Portal In Each Category Through Contracted Labor To Assist With Business Development And Climbhi's Part-time Employees Focused On Customer Service And Development. | 2020 |
| College Possible | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | College Possible Makes College Admission And Success Possible For Students From Low-income Backgrounds Through An Intensive Curriculum Of Coaching And Support. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support Direct Student Expenses Including Application Materials, Postage For College And Financial Aid Applications, Student Handouts And Americorps Coach Living Stipends. | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of Washington | $10,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Go Towards Direct Aid To Students And Families In Highline/federal Way And Across Washington State. Also, The Funding Will Be Used To Support A Full-time Site Coordinator And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Urgent Emergency Shelter For Alaska Youth. The Youth Who Have Been Places In The Rapid Rehousing Program Have Lost Their Employment, Do Not Have Access To Transportation, And Are Facing Food Insecurity And Increased Isolation Because Of Covid-19. | 2020 |
| Dev Mission | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Dev Mission's Stem Pre-apprenticeship Occupational Skills Training (ost) Program Addresses The Critical Opportunity Gap That Exists For Low-income Youth And Young Adults Of Color In Stem Fields. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support Staff/contractor Salaries, Internship Stipends, Program Supplies, And Other Operating Expenses. | 2020 |
| Excel Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Alaska Excel Cte Camp Will Provide 84 Rural Students From Across Rural/remote Alaska An Opportunity To Receive Hands-on Introductory Training And Awareness. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used Towards An Aviation Instructor, Leadership/employability Instructor, Lodging, Meals And Supplies. | 2020 |
| Fairbanks Community Food Bank Service Inc | $10,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Replace The Loss Of Fundraising Revenue To Operate The Food Bank Program. Also, It Will Be Used To Pack And Ship 700 Food Relief Boxes To The North Slope. | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Alaska Airlines Foundation Funding Will Support Delivery Of The Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Including Program Supplies And Direct Delivery Expenses. The Gsle Will Serve 2,750 Hawaii Girl Scouts In Grades K Through 12 In Age-delineated Groups With A Volunteer Or Staff Troop Leader Up To Twice A Week After School Or On Weekends. All Girls Participate In Stem Events, Outdoor Experiences, And Community Projects Throughout The Year. | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support The Hawaii Resilience Fund. The Hawaii Resilience Fund Will Be Focused Around Four Phases Of Implementation As The Covid-19 Situation Evolves. Phase 1-risk Reduction And Disaster Ready Phase 2-rapid Relief And Response Phase 3-recovery And Stabilization Phase 4-rebuild Resilience | 2020 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Purchase And Ship Canned/pouched Food And/or Rice In A Cost-effective Manner. Food May Also Be Purchased Locally, Based On Timing, Price, Quality, Need And/or Supply. | 2020 |
| Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Alaska Airlines Foundation Funding Will Support The Execution Of Some Of The Programs Offered At The Hispanic Foundation College Success Center Including Instructor Fees, Food, And Program Materials. The Hfcsc Provides A Myriad Of College-related Information And Resources Including Stem Classes, Computer Literacy, Academic Enrichment, College Application Guidance, Leadership Training, And Financial Literacy. | 2020 |
| Hollaback Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | In Response To The Rise In Anti-asian/american And Xenophobic Harassment, We At Hollaback! Partnered With Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Aajc To Adapt Our Free Bystander Intervention Training To Meet This Moment. The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Staff The Trainers, Tech Managers Of Future Trainings And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Purchase Nonperishable, Shelf-stable Items Such As Canned Goods, Rice, And Dry Beans That Families Can Store And Use Over A Period Of Time. The Food Bank Will Need An Additional $5 Million To Respond To The Covid-19 Crisis And 2 Million Will Be Used For Food Purchases. | 2020 |
| Juma Ventures | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Provide General Program Support To Deliver Job Training, Financial Capability And Education And Career Supportive Services To 100 Low-income Seattle Youth. Youth Receive 1:1 Coaching From A Program Coordinator Focused On Helping Them Overcome Their Individual Barriers And Gain Successful, Permanent Employment. | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Program Materials, Program Insurance And Training Materials. Junior Achievement Of Alaska Educates And Inspires 14,000 Students In Alaska To Learn Valuable Economic Skills To Improve The Quality Of Their Lives And Empower Them To Own Their Economic Success. | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon And Sw Washington Inc | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Go Towards Program Staffing, Volunteer And Teacher Training, Curricula And Program Materials Associated With Providing Ja In-class Programs To 415 Students In Clark County This Year. Ja In-class Programs Provide Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship And Financial Literacy Curriculum To Students From Kindergarten Through 12th Grade In The Format Of Comprehensive Classroom Lessons. | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of San Diego County Inc | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Support Six Low Income Schools To Participate In Ja's Company Program. Support Will Provide Students With 13 Weeks Of Virtual Curriculum, Ja Support In Recruiting And Matching Industry Mentors, Program Evaluation, And Participation In Culminating Virtual Online Pitch Fest Competition. | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska Inc | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Go Towards Operating One Of The Largest Food Pantries Serving The Anchorage Community. The Funds Will Be Used To Purchase Bread, Dairy, Fresh Produce, Diapers And Pet Food. | 2020 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | $10,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used Towards Purchasing Food. The Maui Food Bank Is Distributing Extra Food As Part Of The Covid-19 Relief Effort. The Food Bank Has Partnered With Distribution Sites That Are Providing Food To Folks That Can No Longer Afford Food Due To Job Loss Or Layoffs. | 2020 |
| Mission Bit | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Program Materials And Staff Positions To Oversee This Program. Mission Bit Will Be Hosting The New Sdr Career Prep Program. This Will Provide An Opportunity To Bring The Programming To A New Audience And Provide A Career Pathway To Tech For San Francisco Young Adults. | 2020 |
| Nalukai Foundation | $10,000 | Kamnela, HI, US | Nalukai Foundation Provides Instruction For Youth On Digital Storytelling, Leadership, Technology, Design Thinking And Entrepreneurship. The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used On Room And Board Costs For The Youth And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Naturebridge | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Program Development And Implementation For The Distance Learning Programs. At Least 175 Students Will Engage In Hands-on And/or Distance Learning Environmental Education Programs During The Grant Award Period. | 2020 |
| New Avenues For Youth Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | New Avenues' Promoting Avenues To Employment (pave) Program Has Delivered Job Training And Employment Services To Thousands Of Young People Experiencing Homelessness And Housing Instability, Helping Them Build The Skills To Succeed In The Workforce, Pursue Careers, And Improve Their Economic Prospects. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Help Cover Participant Expenses, Including Professional Clothing, Incentives For Participation, Personal-identification Acquisition, Obtaining License And Certifications, And Travel Costs. | 2020 |
| Northwest African American Museums | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Fund A Broad Spectrum Of The Youth Curator Program, Including Costs For The Facilitator, Stipends For The Program Guests, Supplies, Production Costs For The Final Project, And Youth Stipends. | 2020 |
| Seattle Education Access | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Fund Education Advocates That Provide One-on-one Assistance To Over 1,000 Young People Each Year. Nwea Is Guided By The Belief That All Young People, Regardless Of Their Income Or Background, Should Have The Opportunity To Access Higher Education In Pursuit Of A Living-wage Career. | 2020 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Provide Food To People In Need During The Covid-19 Response Crisis. The Costs Include Food Purchases, Transportation Expenses, Safety Equipment And Staff. | 2020 |
| Pacific Science Center Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Develop Curiosity At Home Content. The Curiosity At Home Resources Include At Home Experiments, Diy Stem Activities, Live Science Stage Shows And Math And Science Mashups. The Content Is Available On The Pacsci Website. | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Go Directly Into The Wa Food Fund For The Purchase Of Food, Protective Equipment For Workers, And/or Delivery Of Food To Food Banks And Food Bank Customers. The Wa Food Fund Is A Relief Fund That Supports Food Banks And Pantries Across The State. | 2020 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | A Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Would Go Specifically Towards Program Elements Including Educator Stipends To Support Time In Developing Student Experiences, Food And Transportation For Our Mentorship Program And Career Day Students, Technology Tools To Facilitate Distance Learning, Printed Program Materials For Students And Educators, And Staff Support To Develop Programming And Support Partnerships. | 2020 |
| Rainier Scholars | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Rainier Scholars Currently Serves 550 Students Spanning 5th Grade Through College, In Addition To Nearly 250 Alumni. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Cover Teaching, Career Development, Mental Health Counseling, Student Supplies, Materials And Student/family College Planning Workshops. | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Purchase Nutritious Food For Community Food Distributions. Accessing Fresh, Nutritious Food From Second Harvest Can Help Households That Already Have Limited Resources. | 2020 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $20,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Address Economic Impacts Caused By The Covid-19 Pandemic. The Silicon Valley Strong Fund Will Help Three Key Groups: Residents, Businesses And Community- Based Organizations. | 2020 |
| Somali Community Services Of Seattle | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Project Shaqooyinka Purpose Is To Increase Employment Among Local Somali Teens And Young Adults By Providing Them With Job-seeking And Job Retention Information, Resources And Skill-building Opportunities. The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Fund Staffing And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Southeast Alaska Foodbank | $10,000 | Juneau, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Cover The Purchase Of Food And Disbursement To Those Suffering During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Southeast Alaska. | 2020 |
| Southwest Youth And Family Services | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Swyfs Youth Development Program Provides Holistic And Comprehensive Support To Help Young People Harmed By Systemic Inequities To Succeed In School, Employment, And Life. The Specific Activity To Be Supported Is Real World Prep And Career Training. The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Program Expenses, Business Outfits For The Young Adults, Workshops/training And Remote Programming. | 2020 |
| The Spanish Speaking Unity Council Inc | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Cover Program Staff Salary And Program Materials. The Success, Training, Education, Planning (step) Program Is Designed To Help Youth Gain Job Skills, Discover Career Paths, And Make Meaningful Employment Or Educational Gains Towards Their Career Goals. | 2020 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support The Free Meals Program For Children In San Francisco. During The Pandemic, The Ultimate Goals Is That All Sfusd Students Will Have Access To Daily Nutritious Meals And High-quality Distance Learning Experiences. | 2020 |
| Techbridge Girls | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support From Alaska Airlines Will Allow Techbridge Girls To Excite, Equip, And Educate Elementary School-aged Girls From Low-income Communities In The Seattle Area To The Opportunities Of Stem Fields Through High-quality After-school Stem Enrichment. The Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant Will Fund Programmatic Activities Required To Achieve The Activities, Goals And Outcomes Outlined. Also, It Will Support The Salaries, Cost Of Supplies, Program Costs And Training. | 2020 |
| Technology Access Foundation | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The College And Career Readiness Program Uses A Set Of Scope And Sequence Activities For 6th-12th Grade Students. The Program Prepares Students For The 21st Century Workplace And Improve Student Transition Into Postsecondary Education, Training, And Stem Based Employment. Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support Student Transportation, Staff Salaries And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| The Food Basket Inc | $10,000 | Hilo, HI, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used Towards Purchasing Emergency Food. The Covid-19 Pandemic Response Project Is Providing Aid To The Most Vulnerable Residents Who Have Been Unexpectedly Affected By The Pandemic. The Fund Will Help With The Rapidly Increasing Requests For Emergency Food Assistance. | 2020 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support The Covid Rapid Relief Fund. The Covid Rapid Relief Fund Will Be Used To Financially Support Vulnerable Families, Distance Learning Materials, Ensure Clean And Safe Facilities And Food For The Students And Families. | 2020 |
| The Washington Stem Center | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant Will Support 3,000 Young People Get On Track For Securing A Degree Or Credentials That Puts Them On The Pathway To High-demand, Family-sustaining Careers. Also, It Will Help Support Program Staffing, Travel Costs, Stem Workshops And Program Materials. | 2020 |
| Treehouse | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Provide Continued Coaching And Needed Services To Youth In Foster Care In The Graduation Success Program During The Pandemic. Graduation Success Is A Comprehensive Education Support, Coaching, And Advocacy Program. | 2020 |
| United Way Of King County | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Provide Resources Directly To People In Need. United Way Of King County Has Programs In Place That Are Suited To Be Adapted To Our Current Crisis. Funding Received Includes Support From The City Of Seattle To Launch A Grocery Voucher Program And Support From Seattle Foundation To Support The Rental Assistance Fund. | 2020 |
| Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle Empowers African Americans And Members Of Other Disenfranchised Communities With Opportunities To Be Self-sufficient And Successful, And To Gain The Confidence That Comes With Success. The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Leverage Costs For Program Operations Including A Percentage Of Staff Salaries, Facility Rental Space, Course Supplies, And Indirect Costs. | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For A Mix Of Needs Such As Program Materials, Training, Food, Other Resources Needed By Engaged Youth In The Program, And Mentoring. Volunteers Of America As An Agency Focuses The Majority Of The Services On Youth 11-24 With Behavioral Health Needs. | 2020 |
| Washington Alliance For Better Schools | $5,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Wabs' Virtual After School Stem Academy (assa) Is A Career Connected Learning Program That Offers Students Engaging And Interactive Ways To Increase Their Knowledge And Awareness About Stem (science, Technology, Engineering, And Math) And Its Variety Of Career Pathways And Opportunities. The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Purchase Supplies For Materials Kits, Which Will Be Provided To Individual Students To Accommodate The Virtual Setting. | 2020 |
| Washington First Robotics | $15,000 | Kent, WA, US | Washington First Robotics Are Working To Reach More Diverse Young People From Cultures And Communities Who Don't Have Access To Engaging Stem Opportunities. The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Help Pay For The Cost Of Team Expenses, Program Materials, Mentor Training, Coding, Student Recruitment/team Expansion, Stem Training And Team Travel/transportation. | 2020 |
| Year Up Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Support Year Up's Workforce Development And College Access Program. In 2020, Year Up Served Up To 300 Young Adults. Funding From The Grant Will Be Used Towards Student Stipends, Outreach And Admissions, Operations And Logistics, And Development, As Well As Respond To The Emergent Needs Young Adults Will Face Throughout The Current Crisis. | 2020 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of San Francisco | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Support Frontline Staff Hours. The Staff Will Be Providing Professional Development And Coaching Through The Workforce Development Programs At The Ymca Of San Francisco. | 2020 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Greater Seattle | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Grant From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Allocated To Expenses To Cover The Low To No-cost Childcare For Essential Workers That The Y Offered To The Community. The Ymca Is Committed To Leading Systems Coordination And/or Providing Direct Services That Have Adapted To Meet, Serve, And Support Children Outside Of Traditional Center-based Childcare At Our Recreation Centers While They Are Closed. This Program Operated From March - June 2020, In Response To The Abrupt School Closures, Which Left Families With Few Options For Childcare. | 2020 |
| College Possible | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Help The College Possible Program Continue To Make Program Modifications To Ensure Students Have Consistent Access To Mentoring, Resources And Support. College Possible' S Senior Year And Enrollment Programming Aims To Reduce "summer Melt" - The Phenomenon Of College-intending Students Failing To Enroll After High School Graduation - And Give Students The Support They Need To Successfully Enroll In And Attend College. | 2020 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | $10,000 | Lihue, HI, US | The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used For Food Purchases. The Hawaii Food Bank Will Be Purchasing Fresh Produce And Other Perishable Items From Local Farms. The Food Items Will Be Delivered To Seniors On Kauai. | 2020 |
| Covenant House Alaska | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Supports Education And Employment Services Staff, Including Jag Specialists, To Implement The Jag Curriculum, And Will Help Fund Other Outlays For The Program Include Educational Supplies For Ged Testing; Program Supplies Including Food, Work Clothes, Bus Passes, And Training Funds For Youth. | 2020 |
| United Way Of King County | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Bridge To Finish Is Looking Towards Ensuring That Regardless Of Where Someone Might Go To School, Services Are Consistent, And Pathways Are Solidified That Support Student Success Across The Region. Bridge To Finish Has Expanded From A Pilot Program On Four Campuses Serving 400 Students To Working On Nine Campuses Across King County. The Funding From The Alaska Airlines Foundation Will Be Used To Provide Interventions To Targeted Populations And Outreach. | 2020 |
Foundations Similar to Alaska Airlines Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($5,456,716-$16,856,608), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in AK that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Carr Foundation Inc
EIN: 92-0135110 | 524 grants awarded |
$12,323,012
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Anchorage, AK
Same state |
|
|
Brabson Library & Educational
EIN: 59-3021777 | 373 grants awarded |
$9,516,322
(↓ Smaller) |
$5,000
median grant |
Eagle River, AK
Same state |
|
|
Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust
EIN: 30-0065137 | 413 grants awarded |
$16,856,608
(↑ Larger) |
$9,250
median grant |
Dillingham, AK
Same state |
|
|
Jim And Vicki Jansen Foundation
EIN: 85-3745888 | 160 grants awarded |
$5,890,741
(↓ Smaller) |
$10,000
median grant |
Anchorage, AK
Same state |
|
|
Rural Alaska Community Action Program
EIN: 23-7350548 | 112 grants awarded |
$5,456,716
(↓ Smaller) |
$10,000
median grant |
Anchorage, AK
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in AK:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Alaska Airlines Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 92-0166198 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4750 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BLVD Anchorage, AK 99502-0000 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Alaska Airlines Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman And President | Diana Birkett Rakow |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | Timothy Thompson |
| Vice President And Director | Marilyn F Romano |
| Vice President And Director | Megan Oullette |
| Secretary | Alessandra Frichtl |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Alaska Airlines Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.
Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.