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Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Believe Scholarship awardees! ?? Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The Julie Matsueda Believe Scholarship is an inaugural grant that will provide long-term commitment to selected preschool participants, to be a partner in their journey towards adulthood. Awardees will receive a funded as well as annual contributions to a 529 college saving account, free/priority access to JCYC programs, and individual college advising. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #jcyc?#jcycsf?#scholarshipopportunities?#scholarshipawards?#youthscholarships?#academicachievement?#scholarshipwinner

? Mark your calendars! ? Giving Tuesday is just one week away on 12/3! Join JCYC in supporting the Julie Matsueda Believe Scholarship, a transformative program making a long-term commitment to preschool children and their journey toward success. Awardees receive: ?? A seed-funded 529 college savings account. ?? Annual contributions to their savings. ?? Multi-year free access to JCYC programs. Established in honor of Julie Matsueda’s 30+ years of service, this scholarship embodies her passion for helping children overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for every child. ?? ?? Donate today at: give.jcyc.org/believe24 #GivingTuesday?#JCYC?#BelieveScholarship?#JulieMatsueda?#CollegeSavings?#ChibiChan?#scholarshipopportunities?#scholarshipawards?#sanfrancisco?#sfnonprofit

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Thomatra Scott Scholarship awardees! ?? Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The Thomatra Scott Scholarship Fund was established to support JCYC’s Black and African American youth on their path to higher education. Awardees are selected based on their alignment with “Scotty’s” values of education, human rights, and racial justice. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #jcyc?#jcycsf?#scholarshipopportunities?#scholarshipawards?#youthscholarships?#academicachievement?#scholarshipwinner

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Excellence Scholarship awardees! ?? Here's part three of the awardee profiles from the scholarship, stay tuned for more features! Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The JCYC Excellence Scholarship supports High School Seniors who have committed to post-secondary education. Excellence Scholarships are awarded to participants of JCYC programs and amounts are based on financial aid provided through other sources. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #jcyc #jcycsf #ExcellenceScholarship #scholarshipopportunities #scholarshipawards #youthscholarships #academicachievement #scholarshipwinner

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Excellence Scholarship awardees! ?? Here's part two of the awardee profiles from the scholarship, stay tuned for more features! Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The JCYC Excellence Scholarship supports High School Seniors who have committed to post-secondary education. Excellence Scholarships are awarded to participants of JCYC programs and amounts are based on financial aid provided through other sources. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #jcyc?#jcycsf?#ExcellenceScholarship?#scholarshipopportunities?#scholarshipawards?#youthscholarships?#academicachievement?#scholarshipwinner

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Excellence Scholarship awardees! ?? Here's part one of the awardee profiles from the scholarship, stay tuned for more features! Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The JCYC Excellence Scholarship supports High School Seniors who have committed to post-secondary education. Excellence Scholarships are awarded to participants of JCYC programs and amounts are based on financial aid provided through other sources. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #jcyc #jcycsf #ExcellenceScholarship #scholarshipopportunities #scholarshipawards #youthscholarships #academicachievement #scholarshipwinner

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Pathways Scholarship awardees! ?? Here's part two of the awardee profiles from the Pathways Scholarship! Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The JCYC Pathways Scholarship seeks to encourage families of our younger JCYC participants to start saving early for their child’s path to college. Families will be awarded scholarships to deposit into a ScholarShare account, which is a state- sponsored, 529 college savings account. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #JCYC #JCYCPathways #FutureScholars

Congratulations to our 2024 JCYC Pathways Scholarship awardees! ?? Here's part one of the awardee profiles from the Pathways Scholarship, stay tuned for more features! Swipe through to get to know about their academic endeavors ?? ? About the Scholarship ? The JCYC Pathways Scholarship seeks to encourage families of our younger JCYC participants to start saving early for their child’s path to college. Families will be awarded scholarships to deposit into a ScholarShare account, which is a state- sponsored, 529 college savings account. ??Fun Fact: Proceeds from SF Aloha Run funds our scholarships! We are beyond thankful to our community for participating and contributing to our fundraising event. #JCYC #JCYCPathways #FutureScholars

?? On Sunday, 9/15, we gathered at Crissy Field to celebrate peace, community, and aloha spirit with runners, walkers and supporters of all ages and backgrounds! Despite the weather and foggy views of the Golden Gate Bridge, we are beyond thankful to all who participated and brought the aloha spirit! ?? Highlights included: live music, spam musubi & food booths, and interactive games! ?? Special shoutout to our amazing beneficiaries Partnerships for Trauma Recovery and United Playaz! ?? Special thank you to the VISA VIP team. ?? Mahalo to everyone who participated, donated, and made this event memorable! #SFAlohaRun #sfaloharunforpeace #CrissyField #jcyc #jcycsf #5k #10k #5krun #10krun #sfevent #sfrun #localevent #bayarea #bayarearun #crissyfieldbeach #crissyfields #alohaspirit #mahalo

This?#FunderFriday?we celebrate?Midori Kai for their dedication and support of the JCYC College Access Programs! ?? Founded in 1996, Midori Kai, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit of Japanese American professional women leaders dedicated to community involvement, youth mentorship, and celebrating Japanese heritage. With a team of over 20 Directors, Midori Kai proudly hosts their annual Arts & Crafts Boutique, a major fundraiser since 2000. Thank you for your commitment and partnership with JCYC as we continue to empower young people for the future. ?? #jcyc #jcycsf #CollegeAccess?#Gratitude #sf #sfnonprofit #spotlight #MidoriKai #CommunityLeadership #japaneseheritage #ArtsAndCraftsBoutique #japantownpeaceplaza #japantown #japaneseculture