$ 10,000 by an anonymous donor . Contributions collected will be used to support the academic dreams of students pursuing higher education degrees and encouraging innovative classroom learning facilitated by teachers .
Since its inception , the Cal Coast Cares Foundation will have awarded nearly $ 800,000 in student scholarships and educator grants by the end of 2022 . “ We are proud to continue our commitment to supporting students and educators throughout the region and the 12 Days of Giving campaign is a fun and festive way for us to wrap up the year with a full heart of giving . We know that students and educators were challenged with obstacles through
Beth Duncan , Educator Grant Recipient with her video production class at Rancho Minerva Middle School
to pursue a degree in Computer Science . “ As a first-generation , low-income student , receiving this scholarship means I can afford to study , network and develop my programming skills during my first year at college . I can now better utilize my time to work towards my dream ,” said Ly . the various stages of the pandemic and now with the rising costs of project supplies and tuition – this funding is more important than ever ,” Cal Coast Cares Foundation Manager Nickie Behdin shared with GB Magazine .
One student who benefited from the Cal Coast Cares scholarship is Kristy Ly , who is attending University of California , San Diego . She is applying her scholarship
Nay Flinn , Educator Grant Recipient
The Foundation has also impacted countless classrooms in the region through educator grants for classroom projects in the STREAM ( Science , Technology , Reading , Arts , and Math ) subject areas . Projects funded include a wide range of programs such as coding , robotics , chemistry kits , and visual arts .
Nay Flinn , an educator with Connect Academy , a recipient of a recent educator grant , credited the Foundation with helping her prepare students for the years ahead . “ I am extremely grateful to receive the Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grant which will provide Connect Academy students the opportunity to participate in hands-on , multi-age , collaborative coding experiences . These types of experiences promote social , emotional engagement , creative , and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the ever-changing jobs of the future ,” said Flinn .
To stay informed about the work of the Cal Coast Cares Foundation or if you have questions on how you can provide support , supporters can make a donation on the Cal Coast Cares Foundation webpage www . calcoastcu . org / community / cal-coast-cares-foundation /.
DECEMBER 2022 | GBSAN . COM 53