Sweet Geeks Foundation is thrilled to announce the addition of three exceptional new members to our Board of Directors. They each bring significant expertise in nonprofit leadership, community development, and strategic grantmaking. Their deep understanding of community needs and dedication to promoting sustainable and impactful philanthropy will be invaluable as we continue our mission of creating opportunities, fostering empathy, and improving overall well-being in underserved communities throughout Southern California. Welcome David D. Price, Julisa Chavez, and Kiwan Cato-Fox. ??
Sweet Geeks Foundation
非盈利组织
Orange County，california 81 位关注者
We provide grants to local youth development programs and cancer patients in need.
关于我们
Sweet Geeks Foundation is deeply committed to nurturing opportunities, fostering empathy, and enhancing overall well-being within the underserved communities of Southern California. Our two key focuses are to provide crucial support for local youth development programs and to provide relief for cancer patients who are dealing with financial strains and other challenges. Join us as we embark upon this journey to uphold Kevin's legacy and strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals and the communities he cared about. Together, we can make a difference and create a ripple effect. Background Sweet Geeks Foundation was established in 2021 by Isabella and Connor Jones in honor of their father, Kevin, who passed away from lung cancer in June of 2020. As someone who spent most of his life engineering both software and cars, Kevin was a proud, self-proclaimed “geek.” Beyond his passion for cars and computers, he loved to work with kids as a mentor at local youth-based organizations during his free time and also loved taking friends, family, and oftentimes strangers with him on wild adventures on a whim. He was notorious for being almost too sweet, going out of his way to brighten people’s days in any way that he could. When the idea for the foundation first came about, Isabella and Connor were throwing around name ideas while they were stuck in a drive-through line, trying to find something that captured their dad’s essence. Connor brilliantly came up with the name “Sweet Geeks,” a nod to Kevin’s kindness and unashamed geeky-ness, and that's how the name of our foundation was born. Creating Sweet Geeks was a way to turn his legacy into action and create a ripple effect of kindness in our community, just like he always somehow managed to do. Our organization aims to reflect the values he stood for and instilled within those around him: generosity, community, and giving back.
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www.sweetgeeksfoundation.org
Sweet Geeks Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 1 人
- 总部
- Orange County，california
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2021
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US，california，Orange County，92602
Sweet Geeks Foundation员工
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A new online tool to help Angelenos affected by the recent wildfires is now available at?lacity.gov. Mayor Bass and the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles launched the LA Disaster Relief Navigator, which gives Angelenos tailored resources and plans for recovery. Click the link to access the tool: https://lnkd.in/gy43vMkQ
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In response to the devastating LA County wildfires, we have provided small Disaster Relief grants to Families Forward Learning Center, The Change Reaction, and Black LA Relief and Recovery Fund, launched the California Black Freedom Fund and the California Community Foundation Historically Black communities, particularly in Altadena and Pasadena, have been hit especially hard by this disaster. These funds provide direct support to individuals and organizations on the ground who are working to meet the needs of Black and the most vulnerable communities displaced by wildfires.
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We were honored to sponsor and volunteer at the 2nd Annual Orange Grove Toy Run on Saturday, organized by Kevin’s friends, @fdr_foundation and @lifestyle.cycles! We had a fantastic time setting everything up, running the carnival games, and helping students pick out their toys from the toy store. It was such a fun day, and a great opportunity to celebrate the joy of giving!
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We love using Temelio for our grant process. It's user-friendly, easy to navigate, sleek, and efficient. Congrats Maya, you rock!
Ruthwick Pathireddy and I are so excited for Temelio to be highlighted in the Social Impact category for this year's Forbes 30 Under 30! Building within the impact space is something that energizes us every day and we both feel honored to play a small part in the amazing work that our clients and their grantees do every day. If you're curious to learn a bit more about Temelio's story and what we do, you can watch my interview here: https://lnkd.in/e6J9WHzy.
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Here’s a simple yet impactful way to make a difference! Help one of our grantee partners, Hack the Hood, win a $10,000 grant. Nominate them through First Tech Federal Credit Union's annual Season of Giving campaign. It takes less than a minute to vote 1. Visit the?First Tech nomination form. https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX 2. Enter "Hack the Hood" as your nominated organization. 3. Choose "Oakland" and "California" as the location.
Attention Hack the Hood Community! First Tech Federal Credit Union is running their annual Season of Giving campaign, and the five nonprofits with the most nominations will each receive a $10,000 grant! The form takes less than 1 minute to complete: 1. Visit First Tech's nomination: https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX 2. Enter "Hack the Hood" as your nominated organization 3. Select "Oakland" and "California" for our location Your nomination could help us secure vital funding to support more youth in our tech education programs! Thanks in advance for taking a second to show your love and support for Hack the Hood. #FirstTechGives?#FirstTechFed
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Cancer Relief Grant Applications close on October 31. Our Financial Relief Grants provide qualifying cancer patients $1,000 to $3,000 for essential expenses like rent, utilities, medical bills, and groceries. Experience Grants offer $2,000 to $4,000 for a unique adventure for patients and their loved ones. Click the link below to complete your online application: https://lnkd.in/gjeP_eYZ
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Sweet Geeks Foundation is pleased to announce our support for Thomas House Family Shelter with a Youth Development General Operating Support Grant. We are excited to continue our partnership with Thomas House and support their efforts in assisting unhoused families. Their program equips families with the necessary tools to navigate housing insecurity and attain stability and self-sufficiency. We are particularly proud to support their youth mental health program, which addresses the critical needs of young individuals. Their team's dedication is commendable, and their strong leadership translates into impactful work for the families they serve.
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Sweet Geeks Foundation is thrilled to announce that we are opening our 2024 Cancer Relief grant applications on October 1st. For more information or to apply, please visit sweetgeeksfoundation.org. All applications are due by October 31st.
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