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Students at High Tech Middle School in San
Marcos reading in 2019
Many students like Alayna have benefitted as a scholarship recipient from the Cal Coast Cares Foundation . Since its inception in 2015 , the foundation has helped students and teachers in San Diego and Riverside Counties . Founded by California Coast Credit Union , the Cal Coast Cares Foundation is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit that aims to promote and strengthen our local education community by providing grants to educators and scholarships for college-bound high school seniors and foster youth . In the last five years , the Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded over $ 430,000 in grants and scholarships .
The scholarship program for current and former foster youth was created to help students who may face greater obstacles in achieving their educational goals . Todd Lane , President and CEO of Cal Coast Credit Union and a board member for the Cal Coast Cares Foundation , describes the importance of the program , sharing with GB Magazine “ We feel the foster student scholarships provide these students with an added degree of certainty and support that is often lacking in other parts of their lives . Some of the students have shared that just knowing that others in the community care about them has made a positive impact in their lives .”
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has also helped local teachers by awarding grants for projects in the science , technology , engineering ,
Todd Lane speaks at Day of Golf reading , arts and math fields . These Educator Grants are available to teachers instructing kindergarten through 12th grades at public , private and charter schools , as well as faculty at community and state colleges or universities . With a grant , Brittany Perro , a teacher at High Tech Middle School in San Marcos , was able to purchase 60 additional books for her classroom to help stimulate her students ’ interest in reading . Ms . Perro not only observed a noticeable increase in reading among her students , but an increase in reading levels as well .
To raise funds , the Foundation hosts two signature events – the exciting Day of Golf and the inspiring Illuminate Pathways reception . The Day of Golf was held on October 19 where 114 participants were able to safely enjoy a round of golf while raising funds to help support the Foundation . Illuminate Pathways is a community reception that highlights the talents and determination of our local students and teachers . Additionally , the talents of student musicians and culinary students are highlighted throughout the event , showcasing their abilities .
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation is honored to be part of the San Diego and Riverside education communities . To make a donation to the Cal Coast Cares Foundation or to learn more about scholarship applications , please visit
www . calcoastcu . org / community / cal-coast-cares-foundation .
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