Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc., San Joaquin County, California
EDsnaps, Inc., Bronx County, New York
California CareForce, Fresno County, California
[Linden, CA, May 15, 2024] Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the May 2024 ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These organizations connect with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.
Visionary Home Builders of California, San Joaquin County, California, is a non-profit affordable housing developer. Their newest property, Grand View Village in Stockton, has three teen centers. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant directly aligns with VHB’s focus areas for the teen centers: Youth Leadership Development, providing opportunities for personal and professional development; Health & Well-being, providing therapeutic activities such as group counseling, workshops that prioritize the mental and emotional health of youth; and School Activities, providing students with access to computers and educational materials that support academic achievement. The many activities will be foundational elements for enabling youth to engage in both educational and recreational activities within a supportive environment.
EDsnaps, Inc., Bronx County, New York. Their vision is to turn STEM-learners into STEM-leaders. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant funding will be used to support two in-person programs where enrolled students discover the power of their own mind. This sets the stage for each of them to approach their professional and personal life from a different angle. Students are taught through STEAM experiences basic values focusing on quality education, providing them with the cornerstones for math, reading and writing as well as educating them on soft skills, which helps them become responsible and caring citizens who are willing to help others. Students who successfully graduate and are interested in follow-up programs will be offered internships or stipends in a EDsnaps program or project.
California CareForce, Fresno County, California operates volunteer-supported, no-cost healthcare clinics that provide vital services to underserved and in-need children, their families, seniors, and veterans who lack access to quality healthcare. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow California CareForce to partner with local high schools to provide students the opportunity to be exposed to work in the healthcare field. Students will closely observe healthcare professionals in action and interact directly with the patient receiving care. The students will have opportunities to work with underrepresented groups of people, exposing them to a lifestyle/love of serving others and the rewards of providing care in an underserved area. They can give back to their communities while receiving hands-on experience in a clinical environment.
“Our three recipients are aligned with the mission of ALL RISE. The mentorship, leadership development, and focus on education, health, and well-being resonate with the Foundation,” said Aaron Judge. “I am proud to support each of them as they are committed to engaging with our youth through continued education, support programs and mentorships that will have lifelong, memorable benefits.”
All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, that support ongoing citizenship and education development.