Our programs
We partner motivated students with the tools, resources and experts their field demands, and support the families behind them.
Sports
Organized sports give kids a team, a coach and a reason to stay on track. We help motivated athletes cover what keeps them out: registration fees, uniforms, equipment, travel and camps, and we connect them with coaches and trainers who can take their game further.
- League and club registration fees
- Uniforms, cleats and equipment
- Tournament travel, camps and clinics
- Guidance on staying eligible and playing at the next level
Creative arts
Digital media, filmmaking, music and dance. We match young creatives with the classes, instruments, cameras, software and studio time they need, and introduce them to working artists, producers and choreographers who've built careers doing what they love.
- Music lessons and instruments
- Dance classes, competition fees and costumes
- Filmmaking and digital media gear and software
- Showcases and screenings where students present their work
Scholarships & education
Quality education shouldn't depend on a family's bank account. We award scholarships for college, community college and the trades, and provide the basics school now requires: a working computer and reliable internet.
- Scholarships for scholars, athletes, artists and future trade workers
- Laptops and internet access
- GED and returning-student support
- Bilingual help with college, financial aid and trade program applications
Mentorship & networking
Talent grows faster next to someone who's already done it. We pair every student with a mentor and host networking events that put them in the room with experts in their field: engineers, artists, coaches, entrepreneurs and tradespeople.
- One-on-one mentors, many bilingual
- Networking nights with professionals in each field
- Career coaching, job shadowing and internships
- E3 Blueprint workshops on leadership, education, technology and the environment
Family support
Many young people who aspire to more are held back by family limitations. When a household lives paycheck to paycheck, a dream can feel like a burden on an already struggling family. We connect families to local organizations that help them learn new skills and get by, so students can keep going.
- Referrals to job training and skills programs
- Connections to food, housing and family assistance
- Food and essential supplies at our community events
- Bilingual, respectful and without a paperwork maze
How sponsorship works
- A student, parent, coach or teacher applies or nominates.
- We meet the family and learn the goal and the barrier.
- We match the student with the tools, programs and a mentor in their field, and connect the family to local support if needed.
- With permission, we document the journey and share the wins with donors.
Common questions
Who can apply?
Young people in underserved communities in and around San Jose who face cost or access barriers. Not sure? Ask us.
Do I need perfect grades or a perfect record?
No. We care where you're headed, not the label you've been given.
What does a sponsored student receive?
Whatever their field of focus requires, such as fees, gear, lessons, a laptop or a scholarship, plus a mentor and invitations to networking events.
Is help available in Spanish?
Yes. Everything we do is available in English and Spanish.
Help the next kid rewrite their story
Every gift pays for something real: a registration fee, a uniform, a camera, a laptop, a scholarship, a mentor's time.