Schultz Family Foundation
@SchultzFamilyFd
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Creating greater opportunity, accessible to all
Seattle, WA
Joined March 2015
This Friday, September 22 is the last day to apply for @Catalyze Challenge’s round three of funding! Apply here:
If your organization is creating solutions to specific problems in career-connected learnings specifically for systems involved youth, we encourage you to apply for round three of the Catalyze Challenge:
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#BecauseofAmeriCorps, the Foundation and our partners were able to create meaningful opportunities for 10,000 @AmeriCorps members through the National Service Challenge. #AmeriCorpsWorks
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Are employers creating an adequate culture of advancement for workers, including STARs? @RamonaWritesLA discusses the #AmericanOpportunityIndex with @JosephBFuller of @HarvardHBS and @rajivscribe of the @SchultzFamilyFd on @Work_Podcast. @BrningGlsInst
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If your organization is creating solutions to specific problems in career-connected learnings specifically for systems involved youth, we encourage you to apply for round three of the Catalyze Challenge:
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When foster care youth receive supports to prepare for the workforce, their chances of earning a living wage increases from 20% to 80%.
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Help elevate our @SXSWEDU panel with @MENTORnational @SchultzFamilyFd so that we can share more about why relationships matter with a wider audience. Place your vote before August 20! #PanelPicker #SXSW #SXSWEdu
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On August 16 at 1pm EST, join Catalyze Director Michelle Cheang, Ed.D., Dan Rhoton, CEO Hopeworks Camden, and Terrence Riley, executive director of Hack the Hood for a webinar on these pressing topics in career-connected learnings:
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How do we build new models that take advantage of these opportunities and better prepare young people for the job market?
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The Catalyze Challenge launched a new funding opportunity for innovative US-based orgs focused on solving career-connected learning. Organizations focused on career exploration for adolescents and activating employer partnerships are encouraged to apply.
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Only 52% of students reported that high school prepared them for the workforce. Having career conversations early helps young people better prepare for their future, build their identities, and assists with career readiness.
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Catalyze Challenge applications are open! US-based innovators focused on solving specific problems in career connected learning should apply. Selected organizations will receive up to $250K in funding and access to Catalyze’s network of changemakers.
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In addition, @SchultzFamilyFd recently released a white paper with recommendations for how commissions, when assisted by key partners, can better design national service programs to benefit individuals, communities, and entire states. Read more: https://t.co/uKi1WxjdQU
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To build upon this momentum, @SchultzFamilyFd has partnered with @NatlGovsAssoc to support governors in designing and expanding innovative national service models that address emerging issues while creating service-to-career pathways. Read more:
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States across the US are innovating #NationalService to solve public challenges & bridge social divides. Many state governors are leading efforts to leverage national service to address critical needs like housing, economic mobility, public health, education & workforce shortages
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🎉 We're so excited to announce the 2023 inaugural class of New America’s Us@250 Initiative! As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, 17 fellows will create projects that honor our progress, reckon w/ our past, & aspire to a better future. #Us250
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We are proud to join other philanthropic organizations in signing @FordFoundation’s statement on the recent #SCOTUS decision.
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Hanson is a young man set on achieving his dreams, no matter the obstacles. And he is well on his way, with a full ride to @HowardU! See how our partner @brothersat_ has been critical to his success: https://t.co/mDoQs2VJqA
#HowardU #bisonpride #PaidInFull
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Congratulations Hanson for getting a full ride to @HowardU! 🎉🎉🎉 Tune in tomorrow to see a video featuring Hanson's story and the impact @brothersat_ had on his life. #PaidInFullRide
Family, join us in our honoring our 3rd #PaidInFullRide scholar - Hanson Rodriguez. Our #PaidInFullRide Campaign embodies dreams coming to fruition and Hanson is living proof.
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"We know that by trusting young people, removing financial barriers to housing, and offering supportive services before becoming unhoused, we will see young people avoid homelessness and stay housed over the long term," Larry Cohen, co-founder and ED of @PSYyouth
RFP alert! What if we could prevent the trauma of homelessness for young people? Help us identify community-based organization (CBO) partners for coordinating and implementing key aspects of the program and recruitment: https://t.co/Kue8aIcsdj
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Evelyn is a mentor, advocate and community leader. As a Cross County Youth Voice Coach with our partner @FLYprogram_org , she brings her lived experience to help disrupt the pipeline to prison. Learn more about FLY:
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