Grant Recipients 2020 January - May
Success Through Technology Education Foundation
Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on producing stories that inspire, building a future STEAM workforce, and fostering a startup ecosystem.
Pablove Foundation
The Pablove Foundation improves the lives of children with cancer through pediatric cancer research funding and the Pablove Shutterbugs art program. The Pablove Shutterbugs initiative provides therapeutic photography classes to over 500 children annually, enhancing their photography skills and offering emotional healing and a sense of normalcy during treatment. Funds are used to support the Shutterbugs program by providing photography equipment, program materials, instructor fees, class operations, outreach, recruitment, exhibitions, and program evaluation.
Kits Cubed
Here at Kits Cubed, we are a team of Oakland-based youth who are motivated to make a change in our community. Our founder, Ahmed Muhammad started Kits Cubed out of his garage in April 2020, and quickly assembled a team of other passionate and dedicated students, all committed to one common goal: to introduce youth to the wonders of science through fun, affordable, and accessible means. By providing access to hands-on learning, we look to inspire the young scientist that exists within every student.
Future of Reading
Future of Reading ensures all students read at grade level by fourth grade through a K-3 tutoring program. University students are trained as reading coaches, providing personalized support. Schools receive technology and training aligned with the Science of Reading for effective individualized tutoring. Funds would be used for training university students and supervising teachers to deploy the reading program.