Empower our next generation through education.
We mentor elementary students to make a lasting impact on their lives — empowering them to become confident, responsible, and successful individuals.
A $10 scholarship increased iReady reading scores by up to 300% and math scores by up to 500%. 100% of your donation is invested in a brighter future.
The Wind & Wave Program
See exactly how a small, targeted scholarship transforms a child's academic trajectory.
Read the program brief →By connecting elementary and middle school students with caring adults and high-school leaders, we give them a chance to excel academically and socially — pairing students with professionals who provide mentorship for life and career.
Character is a key to a person's success. Through the Character Counts and Second Step curricula, students learn to be resilient, honest, and responsible citizens.
Very little school time is spent on financial literacy — a stepping stone to life-changing wealth. And by teaching the basics of entrepreneurship, we produce the problem-solvers and leaders our world needs.
Scores are declining for young students
The NAEP long-term trend assessment found average scores for 13-year-olds declined 4 points in reading and 9 points in mathematics since 2020. Compared to a decade ago, scores fell 7 points in reading and 14 points in mathematics.
Rising poverty in the Valley
Fresno's concentrated poverty rate is the highest in California. A third of all children live in poverty. Of Fresno County's 999,101 residents, 20.6% experience poverty — more than 1.5× the state rate.
Your past does not define your future.
Together, we can help every child in Fresno rise.
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