What does it cost to provide poor children with good schools and supports for their lives outside them? Not as much as you might think.
Providing The Educational Opportunities That Change Lives
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Fri, 2010-06-18
RICHMOND, Calif. – When Margarita Galaviz walks across the graduation stage later this month, the 18-year-old will know her success was achieved with years of consistent support. “I can’t... |
Tue, 2010-06-01
This summer is a time of big change at Making Waves. It is with mixed feelings that I write about the following long-term employees who will be leaving us this summer: Ms. Mathison, Ms. Melehan,... |
Fri, 2006-04-28
We take you to Richmond for a story that seems almost too good to be true. Kids who once attended some of the lowest performing schools in the state are now heading for college with... |
Sat, 2005-12-17
In an attempt to expand its highly touted tutoring and mentoring program, Making Waves plans to start a charter middle school in Richmond. The nonprofit Making Waves Education Program... |
"The work that we do creates positive disturbances or positive movement in our students’ lives and in our communities. We seek change in our society; the status quo is not acceptable. We seek to be agents of beneficial change for our children and the communities we serve. Most importantly, we strive to instill in our children the awareness that they are gifted and have a responsibility to share their gifts and thereby make a difference in their lives and the lives of others."
Contact Making Waves Foundation
3045 Research Drive
Richmond, CA 94806
Phone: (510) 237-6027
Fax: (510) 237-6538