"In a time when it seems like no one is looking after public education, it is good to know that something as organized, efficient and positive as the Ed Fund exists."
Fifth Grade Teacher, SFUSD
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Old Navy outfits students at Paul Revere College Preparatory Academy
More than 470 pairs of black khaki pants and white polo shirts were distributed by a team of Old Navy volunteers at Paul Revere College Preparatory Academy's Back to School BBQ. Old Navy first partnered with Revere last year and looks forward to hosting several more special events with the school this year.
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2,000 backpacks and resource fair for Bayview families
The Education Fund partnered with BMAGIC and other community organizations to successfully complete the 8th annual Back to School Drive at the Bayview Opera House and Joseph Lee Recreation Center. 2,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies and school uniforms were distributed to the Bayview Hunters Point students. More than 50 community-based organizations and city agencies held a resource fair, city and community-wide youth groups performed and healthy fruit snacks were served to children and families.
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First generation college-goers start college on strong footing
125 SFUSD high school graduates who are the first to go to college in their family and who are from low-income backgrounds enrolled in the first-ever Bridge to Success Summer Program. The summer program, led by Beyond12, was designed to help the students successfully transition into college. Research shows that many first-generation college-goers experience a “summer flood” in which they reconsider their college plans because they become overwhelmed by everything required to successfully transition from high school to college.
The goal of the program was to equip students with the tools they need to be successful in their first year at City College of San Francisco and beyond. Students had the opportunity to complete some of the remedial coursework required of them, enabling them to move into credit-bearing classes sooner and graduate faster. In addition, recent college graduates served as College Coaches working with students to help them overcome the individual challenges they face and will continue working with them throughout their first year in college. Most importantly, students developed a robust network of peers, faculty and staff who will help them build a foundation for academic, financial, social and personal success.
The Education Fund was one of two community-based organizations asked to join the Bridge to Success Executive Committee, comprised of the Mayor, the Chancellor of CCSF, the President of San Francisco State and the Superintendent of SFUSD. Bridge to Success is a partnership developed to double the number of students who receive a college degree or certificate in San Francisco.
The Bridge to Success Summer Program was a great example of collaborative efforts. In addition to Beyond12, CCSF, the College Bound Network and Microsoft Corporation made important contributions.
Hanson Bridgett law firm celebrates the start of school with Everett Middle School
Kicking off their 5th year as a corporate partner to Everett Middle School, Hanson Bridgett law firm volunteers helped celebrate the start of the new school year by setting up classrooms and bulletin boards, and problem solving tech issues to help get the school back into action. They also sponsored a welcome back lunch for students and teachers. Volunteers served pizza and ice cream sandwiches creating a festive feeling to the start of school.
In addition to these service projects and one-day events, Hanson Bridgett employees also visit the school weekly as mentors. Adra a mentee said, "I like being in the mentor program because I actually get to talk with someone and play games. It's fun to have a mentor." Another mentee, Egypt said, "I think the mentors are important because some kids feel alone and need someone to talk to. Also, mentors can help you with your education. I like having someone who is older than me to be my buddy."
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Deloitte shows James Lick Middle School teachers some sweet-smelling appreciation
Deloitte and James Lick Middle School have started a new partnership on a very sweet note. Deloitte volunteers gathered hundreds of supplies to provide each of the X teachers with a goodie bag stuffed with supplies like tissue, white board markers, sticky notes - they even bought nice smelling soaps and lotions for the adult bathrooms.
Deloitte volunteers will continue to grow their involvement at the school providing pro-bono resources like data analysis and technology strategy, and hope to find other ways to appreciate the teachers throughout the school year.
Dr. Charles Drew College Preparatory Academy, Bret Harte Elementary School, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School and several community-based organizations like Rapha House came together to organize Father's Bring Your Kids to School event in Bayview Hunters Point.
The day consisted of games for students and fathers, breakfast and a message from community leaders about the need to have more male involvement in the school community. The fathers made pledges to their school communities about ongoing ways to stayed involved and our community partners signed on to support continued involvement as well.
Additional partners included Department of Public Works, San Francisco Fire Department, Bayview YMCA, Cornerstone Baptist Church and NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott.