Education
Education and Learning have always been at the core of our work.
Since 2007, the Orfalea Foundation has contributed over $45 million in education funding to programs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties, as well as select state and national programs. Historically, the foundation’s giving covered a wide range of educational areas, including University and District Partnerships and Learning Differences. We recently refined our scope of work to four core themes:
College & Career ResourcesCollege & Career Resources
The Orfalea Foundation believes strongly in the importance of a college education.
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Non-Profit In-School ProgramsNon-Profit In-School Programs
We partner with non-profit in-school programs to enhance student learning in elementary, middle, and high schools.
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School Food InitiativeSchool Food Initiative
The School Food Initiative envisions the children of Santa Barbara County making healthy food choices throughout their lives
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University PartnershipsUniversity Partnerships
Since our inception, we have had relationships with select universities that overlap with the Orfalea family’s commitment to Higher Education.
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