Willow Glen Cares needs your help to “boost” our funds in preparation for the coming school year. We anticipate an increase in the number of students we serve in the fall. Our goal this summer is to raise at least $10,000.
Our students need what every other student needs returning to school: backpacks, calculators, paper, pencils and more. The difference is that the students in our program may not be able to afford even these basic essentials while attending school. We supply these essentials as well as fill other important needs with the money we raise during this fundraiser. Learn more about how we help.
Ways To Donate To
Willow Glen Cares is run entirely by volunteers. All donations go directly to helping our students in need.
ONLINE
We accept:
- Credit Card
- ApplePay
- PayPal/Venmo
- ACH Bank Transfer
CHECK
Makes checks payable and mail to:
Willow Glen Education Foundation
PO Box 8096
San Jose, CA 95155-8096
Important *: The memo line must say “Willow Glen Cares” in order to direct the funds properly.
CORPORATE MATCH
From your corporate matching portal, select “Willow Glen Middle and High School Foundation” as your beneficiary.
Important *: The memo/comment field must say “Willow Glen Cares” in order to direct the funds properly.
Ask your workplace about corporate matching to double or even triple the impact of your gift! We appreciate every gift, no matter the size.
YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
WG Cares is a part of the Willow Glen Education Foundation which is an official 501(c)3 organization. (Non-profit tax I.D. # 46-2106211)
What We Do
Willow Glen Cares (WG Cares) fills gaps in the educational experience of students with the greatest economic need at Willow Glen Middle and High Schools through targeted, timely, and tangible support. We help students by discreetly addressing basic needs so that they can concentrate on learning and attend school with dignity.
WG Cares is a non-profit program of the Willow Glen Education Foundation that began in 2014. It is run entirely by volunteers who are parents and friends of WG Middle and High Schools. Working closely with school staff, students affected by poverty are invited to get support they need to make academic life a little easier.
This place has been one of the greatest resources on campus, coming here every month for myself and my home. WG Cares will benefit everyone who needs help with hygiene and clothes.”
~ WGHS Graduate, Class of 2024
Who Are WG Cares Students?
Nearly 40% of our WGMS and WGHS students are struggling financially for many different reasons, and some are homeless. Our community’s attendance boundaries extend to include neighborhoods east of Highway 87 and southeast of Almaden Expressway. WG Cares students face numerous barriers to attending school and trying to graduate while living in difficult situations.
Counselors, faculty, and staff refer students for support from WG Cares. By discreetly supplementing students’ basic needs and helping to fill gaps in their educational experience, students may then focus on improving their attendance, grades, test scores, and self-esteem. These improvements help to reduce truancy and at-risk behaviors, and can lead to opening more doors of opportunity to them.
WG Cares has changed my life. They’ve given me so much and I’m truly grateful for everything. Clothes, shoes, school supplies, stuff for hygiene – it’s all helped me be more confident going to school and in my academics.”
~ WGHS Graduate, Class of 2023
How Do We Help?
Many of us take for granted that we have enough food to eat, personal hygiene products available, and that we can buy Christmas and birthday presents for our children. Yet some families have to make tough decisions between essentials like food and the things that allow our students a level of dignity equal to their peers (e.g., deodorant, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, etc.)
One hundred percent of our funding comes from donations. So, what we are able to provide depends directly on how much funding is raised in any given year. Here are just a few of the many things we aim to provide each year.
*Our ability to supply these items depends on donations from generous community members like you.*
Everyday Items, Every Month
Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, period pads, detergent, soap, other personal care items, and more.
School Essentials
Paper, binders, pens and pencils, notebooks, calculators, backpacks, and more.
Clothing
Donated new and used clothing in good condition for everyday wear as well as attire for special occasions (e.g., homecoming and prom).
WGMS Uniforms
Donated school uniform tops, bottoms, and PE clothes in all sizes for middle school students.
Holiday Celebrations
Gifts of clothing, food, and more during holidays as well as birthday and graduation recognition.
And Much More
ASB cards for WGHS students, CSU and UC college application fees, prom tickets, yearbooks for 8th graders and seniors, monthly snacks for both campuses.
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Get Involved
Contact WG Cares for ways to get involved.