Upward Scholars
Cause Area
- Immigrants & Refugees
- Women
Location
855 Jefferson AveBox 506Redwood City, CA 94064 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.upwardscholars.org
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
Upward Scholars provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and vocational support.
Description
Upward Scholars supports students with the following:
- Textbooks, which can cost several hundred dollars a semester.
- Bus passes, which cost $320 a semester, for all students who need to take the bus to college.
- Tutors, by community volunteers who meet with students at a time and location that is convenient to the student and tutor.
- Laptops for students who need them.
- College advising to help students choose classes, resolve financial aid issues, and navigate the college bureaucracy. Silicon Valley Community Foundation makes this possible.
We also have a Conversation Club where students chat informally with community volunteers.
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(2017-09-28 04:57:19.0)
Small, but rapidly growing organization with an amazing goal of helping adults reach their dreams! Extremely responsive & helpful staff that is happy to work with volunteers, even remotely. I couldn't be happier that they responded immediately to my inquiry about the volunteer opportunity.