Healthy Cities Tutoring Information

Thank You For a Perfect Perfect Pairings!

What a night it was! Friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the incredible, positive impact that community volunteers make when they tutor through our program.

All were inspired by the stories shared by Mindy Shelton, Arroyo Upper Elementary School Principal and the tutor / student pair from her school who spoke about their experience working together the last few years.

Hearing from remarkable individuals like Deborah Kemper and Rafael Avendaño, about how the impact of tutors and mentors have been life-changing for them sparked a generous response to our Fund-A-Pair campaign and helped us

Thank you to everyone who attended and celebrated in person with us; and to everyone else who donated from home or bid on our auction items or supports our program and students with their volunteerism, we are so fortunate to count you as friends of the organization and grateful to you for your support.

Special thanks to our Perfect Pairings Sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor: Beth and Mike Hunkapiller
Magnum Sponsor: Baker Family Charitable Trust
Platinum Sponsors: Community Bank of the Bay, Prince St Partners
Gold Sponsor: Joyce and Jay Strauss
Table Sponsors: Judy & Michael Garb, Lauren Pachkowski, Irene & Pedro Ruiz, Joyce & Jay Strauss, Illuminate Consulting Group, Hannig Sail It Forward Foundation
Silver Sponsors: Cris & Todd Adair, Molly & Peter Nguyen, Saskia Teerink & Roger Bodomer, W.L. Butler, Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation
Bronze Sponsors: Debbie & Paul Denton, Catherine & Ronald Granville, Carol Rhodes & Dan Taylor, Jo & John Volkert
Wine Sponsors: Domenico Winery and Osteria, W.L. Butler, Jason Ting
Dessert Sponsors: Brian & Jean Cole, Cynthia Fernandez-Rios, Jason Ting

Annual Report is Here!

Read all about our program in 2022/23 and the student success made possible thanks to dedicated volunteers and steadfast donors. Read more here.

Upcoming Workshops and Training!

We have several workshops and training sessions this fall. Click here to view our full calendar and read more here.

Volunteer Now and the life you change Could be your own

Volunteering has well-documented benefits — improves mental and physical health, provides a sense of purpose, and helps nurture new and existing relationships — all of which lead to an overall sense of well-being and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society. Becoming a volunteer tutor with HCT is a great way to experience these benefits, helping students and yourself!

We are recruiting volunteers for the 2023/24 school year! It’s easy to sign up and we work hard to find a student who matches your availability and interests.

  • Flexible schedule — sign up to volunteer for one hour per week. Times vary by school site; mostly on weekdays, 3pm – 6pm. Some weekend times are available.
  • Tutors of all ages are needed! We have a special program for teen tutors and provide additional training and mentoring so these valuable volunteers can learn important life skills while helping students.
  • Training and support provided. We provide one-on-one and group sessions where you can work with HCT staff to be the best volunteer tutor possible!

Sign up here. Email alex@healthycitiestutoring.org with any questions.

All Are Invited to our Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception!

Please join us to celebrate our 2022-2023 volunteers! This year, we matched 398 student/tutor pairs. That’s 398 students and volunteers meeting weekly across Redwood City and San Carlos schools, on campus and at public libraries; 398 families receiving support from their community; 14 schools and dozens of classrooms benefitting from better student engagement and higher academic achievement; local communities and residents enjoying greater feelings of well-being because they are contributing to an amazing and affirming cause. The impact of our program is far-reaching and overwhelmingly positive – our students, their families, educators and volunteers tell us so.

We hope you’ll RSVP to attend and celebrate our remarkable volunteers and the incredible results they make possible.

Tutors can RSVP here.

Families can RSVP here.

Other community members can RSVP here.

 

A special day is coming! Give Where You Live – May 2, 2023

Our annual 24-hour day of giving is Tuesday, May 2, and we are excited to announce that longtime HCT champions, Beth and Mike Hunkapiller, will generously match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000! Thank you Beth and Mike!

Visit our Give Where You Live page here to donate now and support the amazing community volunteers who show up week after week to help students do better in school.

Look for us out in the community in the coming weeks and especially on Give Where You Live day!

  • Saturday, April 22 – Visit our booth at the San Mateo Farmers Market (College of San Mateo)
  • Saturday, April 29 – Visit our booth at the Redwood City Farmers Market
  • Tuesday, May 2 – Visit our booth at several locations throughout Redwood City and San Carlos
Thank you for a Perfect Perfect Pairings!

It was delightful to see so many friendly faces in person on Sunday at Perfect Pairings. Thank you for your generosity and good cheer during our event, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! We raised $33,530 towards our Fund-A-Pair goal!

It’s incredible and humbling to know you support our mission and the difference our volunteers make.

At the new and unique Skyway Center we celebrated the positive impact Healthy Cities volunteers make when they support local students. Hundreds of children and families receive individualized help; educators and administrators at 15 schools in Redwood City and San Carlos witness increased academic achievement, engagement in learning and enhanced self esteem; and, communities benefit from residents who step up and help children in local school districts.

 

Become a tutor

A fun and rewarding way to give back to your community is to become a tutor. Some key points of our program: One hour a week – Flexible times – No previous experience needed – Ages 14-99 – Training provided – Earn community service hours. Click here for more information.

 

Donate

Make a difference in a child’s life and give!  We are working everyday to ensure that every child on our wait list has the gift of a caring tutor. Please help a child succeed in school and in life by clicking the DONATE button to make your gift. Click here to donate.

 

News

Find the current Heroes and Highlights here.