The foundation guides, assists and supports underprivileged children from elementary school to college, and provides a college scholarship. Our efforts are dedicated to approximately 40 children living in a public housing project in San Francisco known as the North Beach Development. The volunteer coaches work in teams of two or three, with the same number of children assigned to each team. This combines individualized attention with the synergy of a team. Each team develops its own unique relationships and strategies, but typical activities include tutoring reading and math, sports, games, and socializing.
Coaches agree to work in the program for one year, dedicating a few hours to the students each week.
Each child must promise to try to achieve excellence in school, participate in the program and eventually graduate from college. Each child must have an adult sponsor a parent, grandparent, older sibling, close friend or neighbor who agrees to do everything necessary to help the child achieve his or her goal.