When we’re celebrating a holiday or having a special event at KidWorks, it’s a good bet that AmWest Funding Corp. is right alongside us, putting smiles on the faces of our students.
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KidWorks Volunteer of the Month: Jes Liu
Jessica (Jes) Liu didn’t know it at the time, but a Thanksgiving meal she helped prepare for a KidWorks family many years ago would lead to her becoming one of our most committed volunteers.
Jes—our August 2021 “Volunteer of the Month”--recalls that sometime between 2006 and 2010 she was part Rock Harbor Church’s holiday meal preparation for central Santa Ana. She not only cooked, but also delivered the meal to a KidWorks family and enjoyed the feast with them. However, Jes hadn’t heard of KidWorks up to that point.
October Volunteer of the Month: Jake Miknuk
Imagine letting an elementary school student loose in a room filled with brand new skateboards, scooters and all manner of tempting toys—and then telling him, “Go ahead, pick out the ones you want.”
In the case of Diego, a sixth grader enrolled in KidWorks’ programs, his toy choice was motivated by the kindness he saw in Jake Miknuk, our October 2020 “Volunteer of the Month.”
Spring Break Science Camp: Hands-On Fun With STEM
For the 2nd year in a row, KidWorks Spring Break Sensational Science camp was truly a success. Over the week of Spring Break, 170 students came to KidWorks for a week of hands-on STEM fun including 29 new students from the community.
Students got the opportunity to participate in hands-on science projects including designing a roller coaster, making play dough, race cars they built and designing a space suit thanks to our friends at PBS who provided the curriculum and materials for Science Camp.
Volunteer of the Month: Amanda Iglesias
If you put Amanda Iglesias in charge of a Christmas toy drive for underserved kids, be prepared for record-breaking results.
Our February “Volunteer of the Month” led the effort to fully stock our 2018 Christmas store, which allows parents to purchase deeply discounted gifts that they would otherwise be unable to afford for their children.
KidWorks Christmas Store Makes Spirits Bright For Our Families
Giving Tuesday is coming to KidWorks
#GivingTuesday has been the global day of giving since 2012. #GivingTuesday always occurs after Black Friday and Cyber Monday and this year its on November 27th.
Everybody has something to give. Whether you come together with your family, your community, your company or your favorite non-profit, it’s an opportunity for you to find a way to give back and then share your ideas.
By joining “A Global Day of Giving,” you’re a part of something big!
PIMCO Makes Technology Fun For KidWorks Students
It’s not surprising that many of our students already have clear ideas about the majors they’d like to pursue in college and the meaningful careers they envision for themselves. PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, has been an amazing KidWorks partner who is committed to helping our students achieve those dreams.