Projects

Edge

Edge Scholarships – We provide money for 5 scholarships so that all of the High schools in Campbell Unions High School district are able to attend EDGE.  Edge is a an annual leadership seminar each spring or summer that kicks off a new, yearlong mentoring program to help students discover what they are passionate about, create an action plan and effect positive change in their schools and communities. 

Information on EDGE

Nonprofit Issues:   Children & Youth, Education 

Address:  2777 Alvarado St.  San Leandro CA 94577 USA 

Mission:   Our mission is to seek out outstanding young leaders and help them develop their leadership potential, as well as encouraging them to volunteer to make an impact on their community.  

Results:   EDGE Youth Leadership has grown every year for the last four years to serve an average of 150 students a year. Through a survey conducted at the start and end of the seminar, students demonstrate a 20% average increase in confidence in public speaking, ability to make a difference through volunteering, interest in service, and confidence in their own leadership skills. Participants have also demonstrated that EDGE has a lasting impact on their desire to volunteer. In a long-term survey, students indicated that EDGE was the second highest influence of their motivation to volunteer.  

Target demographics:   All high school sophomores, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Because we are a free seminar, in a time of budget cuts, schools can turn to use for excellent leadership development without worrying about cost.  

Direct beneficiaries per year:   160 students  

Geographic areas served:   Northern California  

Programs:   an annual leadership seminar each spring or summer that kicks off a new, yearlong mentoring program to help students discover what they are passionate about, create an action plan and effect positive change in their schools and communities.

Official Site: edgeyl.org