YMCA Project Cornerstone 2024 Community Values Youth Awardee: Santa Clara Schools Foundation

YMCA Project Cornerstone 2024 Asset Champions Awards
Community Values Youth Awardee
Santa Clara Schools Foundation
The Santa Clara Schools Foundation (SCSF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is committed to enriching the lives of students, staff, and the wider community within the Santa Clara Unified School District. At the heart of SCSF's mission is recognizing and supporting youth-led community service and championing student-initiated projects with a dual approach. Not only does SCSF provide essential financial support, but it also bridges connections between students and experienced mentors within our community. SCSF's efforts are facilitating a culture of community involvement and learning, empowering students to actively engage and implement solutions for pressing challenges faced by their peers. SCSF plays a pivotal role in nurturing future leaders committed to fostering the common good by ensuring that student-led initiatives receive the necessary resources and mentorship.
“The Santa Clara Schools Foundation truly does so much in opening opportunities for high school students. From my experiences in organizing the Farm to Table Dinner, my mentors created a collaborative environment for me to learn from them, but also use my own creativity to any project. They have made a world of difference in all the initiatives they take on and are helping guide the next generation to success.” - Michelle Wu, student, Adrian Wilcox High School