AIESEC

Total Granted: $2,000

Sharefest, Inc
Safe Place For Youth

Total Granted: $2,000

Shea Corkery, Lucas Lines and Quinn Ranjo (Class of 2023) were compelled to think of others in the midst of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the significant needs of their peers from under-resourced communities in the local South Bay communities, these three formed Team Triple E, which stands for their 3 pillars - Empowerment, Equity and Education. Team Triple E partnered with Sharefest, Inc, a local non-profit serving at-risk youth through continuing education middle and high school programming. Shea, Lucas and Quinn discovered the incredible power of their networks during such difficult times for many. Between making phone calls to family members, knocking door-to-door to pitch their cause to neighbors (physically distanced), sending emails, planning and executing COVID-safe fundraising campaigns and reaching out to local community members, these three not-so-ordinary high school students exceeded their original fundraising of $4,500. On June 16, 2021, Shea, Lucas and Quinn delivered a check to Sharefest for $7,030.

Total Granted: $7,030

Emma Kawashiri (Class of 2021), Mia Yamada (Class of 2021), and Joel Yamada (Class of 2021) were inspired by their peers at school with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), specifically to create an environment of inclusion and belonging for the entire student body. Compelled to learn more about the struggles that individuals with IDD and their families face, Emma, Mia and Joel formed Team Advocating for Empowerment and Inclusion in Communities (AEIC) in support of the exceptional work at Ability First LA, a local non-profit that provides quality programming for children and adults with an IDD. In total, they raised $5,133, which covered the full annual program cost for 3 participants.

Total Granted: $5,133

Team AEIC in the media:
The Daily Breeze

Anna Corkery (Class of 2020), Brooke Tokushige (Class of 2020), Christopher Strouse (Class of 2019), and Jordan Keith (Class of 2020) identified the growing problem of homelessness in their hometown or Redondo Beach. They came together to form Team Homeless Outreach for Purpose and Empowerment (HOPE). Team HOPE partnered with the Redondo Beach Police Department and People Assisting The Homeless to support their joint efforts to end homelessness. Team HOPE raised $5,341, donating outreach kits and food cards and starting a discretionary fund to meet any funding gaps when helping someone make the transition to home.

Total Granted: $5,341

Team HOPE in the media:
The Patch
The Beach Reporter

Caleigh Ranjo (Class of 2017), Jenna Yamada (Class of 2018), Kailah Tokushige (Class of 2018), Noah Kawashiri (Class of 2018) and Sarah Melendez (Class of 2018) came together for a 7-month period to form Team Meaning | Intention | Purpose (MIP). Team MIP partnered with the Starlight Children's Foundation to donate a specialized mobile entertainment unit to the pediatric unit at the Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance, CA. In total, Team MIP raised $5,727 by rallying local business owners, family members, and friends.

Total Granted: $5,272