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Pivotal
www.pivotalnow.org
Chief Development Officer: Chelsey Souza, CFRE
(408) 458-8394
Mission
As a population, foster youth struggle to succeed in school and the workplace. In fact, 89% want to go to college but only 3% will earn their bachelor’s degree. No matter how you look at it, being in foster care is a tough road. Pivotal helps their dreams become a reality.
Pivotal specializes in guiding foster youth towards academic and employment success.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s Director of Development and/or Executive Director.
Years ago, we discovered the powerful work of Pivotal through the Gilroy Community Foundation’s grant program. We can’t say enough about the Pivotal team, the meaningful work they do, and the tangible results they continue to achieve.
Help Open Doors for Foster Youth
You can be the difference in a young person’s life. By supporting Pivotal, you give foster youth the tools to succeed in school, work, and life.
• $1,000 Funds training for one dedicated coach for one year.
• $5,000 Funds individualized coaching including mental health support for one foster youth scholar for one year.
• $10,000 Provides scholarships for five foster youth scholars for one year.
Key Supporters
Lee and John Blaettler
Brandenburg Family Foundation
Chortek Family Philanthropic Fund
Crown Family Philanthropies
Louise de Putron
Robin and Lindy Driscoll
Leo M. Shortino Foundation
Laura and Gary Lauder
Bob and Connie Lurie
Dianne and Regis McKenna
Myra Reinhard Family Foundation
John O’Farrell and Gloria Principe
Maribeth Portz and David Wanek
Sobrato Philanthropies
Sheri Sobrato
Lisa and Matthew Sonsini
Mary and Mark Stevens
Thomas and Ellen Hogue Family Foundation
Valley Foundation
Grace and Steve Voorhis
Warmenhoven Family Foundation
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation