An independent equity-focused 501(c)(3)
ssfedfoundation.org
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
E D U C A T I O N F O U N D A T I O N
Support and enhance public education for all
students in the South San Francisco Unified
School District
All students receive the education and resources
they need to achieve their highest potential
O U R M I S S I O N
O U R V I S I O N
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O U R V A L U E S
We believe in prioritizing initiatives that
benefit students. We invest our
resources with the goal of advancing
students' engagement, well-being, love
for learning, and long-term success.
We believe all students deserve access to a
quality education. We allocate resources with
the goal of promoting equitable opportunities
for every student to learn and thrive. We
acknowledge and understand structural
inequities in our public education system, and
will center equity in all our work.
We believe in the need for trust and
transparency. We will be open and honest
in our work, share information that we
have, and adhere to the highest degree of
ethical standards.
Community
We believe in the power of a
connected community. We build on
local strengths, develop collaborative
relationships, channel resources, and
work together with our community
toward a shared vision.
Students First
Equity
Integrity
Provide inclusive opportunities for
students, families, educators, and
greater local community to get involved
Continuously listen and learn about:
student barriers and needs
inequities and opportunities for
improvement
community strengths
education best practices
potential resources
collaboration opportunities
Collaborative and Connected
Local
Community
O U R A P P R O A C H
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& School
Leaders
SSFUSD
Students
& Families
SSFUSD
Educators
In collaboration with SSFUSD, grant funds and
allocate resources toward initiatives that advance:
students' engagement,
well-being,
love for learning,
long-term success
Involve the community to gain a deep
understanding of needs to inform decision-making
Facilitate student and family educational workshops
Build community leadership
Community Outreach
and Engagement
Fundraise and build partnerships for initiatives
Inspire community and local businesses to
financially support education
Seek grant opportunities
Gathering Resources
Implementation
O U R P A T H F O R W A R D
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