Fund A Child
Help Us launch another child to participate in an activity of their choice!
Sophia, 10 Years Old, Wants to Learn Gymnastics
"Sophia is a Wintu Native American from the Redding area, born and raised. She is an exceptionally bright and resilient 10-year-old, growing up as the youngest of three children alongside her two teenage siblings, with a dedicated single father. Over the past few years working with them, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible strength and perseverance of this family as they navigated significant hardship. Through every challenge, her father has shown unwavering love and commitment to providing a supportive, stable environment for his children. Playing on a sports team would be a transformative opportunity for Sophia. Giving her a place to build confidence, build strong friendships, and thrive in a positive group environment. Community support to make this dream a reality would mean the world to Sophia and her family." -N.L
Boris, 7 years old, would love to take Piano Lessons
"This opportunity would make a difference for Boris because he is a wonderful little boy that has only been in the country a few years. His family is very low income from Russia and I think some extracurricular activities would really help the family make new friends and Boris will develop better social skills and it will help him to be less shy." Nominated by K.V
Boris, 7 years old, would love to take Swimming Lessons
This opportunity would make a difference for Boris because he is a wonderful little boy that has only been in the country a few years. His family is very low income from Russia and I think some extracurricular activities would really help the family make new friends and Boris will develop better social skills and it will help him to be less shy. Nominated by K.V
Rosalina, 10 years old, would love to take Dance Lessons
Teacher Nomination "I am honored to nominate this student for a mini-scholarship because she represents the "quiet strength" in a high-needs household. As the oldest of two children, she often takes a backseat to the intensive care required by her younger brother, who is autistic. With her father working out of town for long stretches, her mother functions largely as a single parent, leaving little time or financial flexibility for extracurricular pursuits. Consequently, this student has never had the opportunity to explore her own passions outside of the home."- J.S.
Emmitt F., 7 Years Old, Would Love to Take Karate Lessons
"I am honored to nominate Emmitt for this opportunity. As the oldest of two siblings, he has shown remarkable resilience while navigating a year of significant instability, including multiple moves due to unfortunate family circumstances. Now that his family has finally secured safe housing, he is ready to move forward, but financial hardship remains a significant barrier to the extracurricular activities he deserves. Despite these obstacles, Emmitt has emerged as a natural leader; however, he is often his own toughest critic and struggles to see his own immense value. I believe that participating in extracurricular activities will be the turning point for him. This opportunity would provide a much-needed sense of stability and a dedicated space for him to build self-worth outside of his household responsibilities. By engaging in this program, he can finally shift his focus from overcoming challenges to discovering his strengths, helping him realize the talented and capable individual that we already see in him." -J.S
Kenzie, 10 Years Old, Would Love to Take Piano Lessons
"This student is a remarkably kind and thoughtful young girl who often quietly puts others first. As a middle child whose family devotes significant time and resources to supporting a sibling with special needs, she rarely has opportunities centered entirely around her own growth and interests. Because she is soft-spoken and hesitates to advocate for herself, participating in an extracurricular activity would give her a dedicated space to build self-confidence, find her voice, and shine. A mini-scholarship would give her a long-overdue chance to explore her own potential while supporting a dedicated family balancing complex caregiving needs." - J.S