Nearly 700 students who have received grants from Pursuit of Excellence since Palo Altans Richard and Marjorie Smallwood launched the program in 1985 with a single $2,000 scholarship.
Canopy s push toward equality means increasing the canopy in cities and neighborhoods where the tree deficit is particularly severe: East Palo Alto, Belle Haven and North Fair Oaks.
Canopy is planting seeds of justice in the community by educating residents about trees through events, classes and programs. In some cases, the nonprofit s work has led to life-changing experiences.
Fresh Approach is a nonprofit focused on expanding access to healthy, locally grown food throughout the Bay Area through nutrition classes, vegetable gardens and farmers markets.