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Focus on Philanthropy – Taller San Jose Hope Builders

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Empowering Orange County’s Young Adult Workforce

Taller San Jose Hope Builders has a 25-year history in helping young adults forge a path to a productive life free from the cycle of poverty that they may have experienced growing up. Started by Sister Eileen McNerney, from St. Joseph’s of Orange, Hope Builders empowers Orange County’s young people through mentorship, life skills, and job skills training to move past the barrier to..

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Investing in Your Family

| 1/7/21 8:30 AM
2 minute read

An effective approach to wealth management includes building a family culture and creating cohesion. Clients that truly want to invest in building a family legacy utilize our Philanthropy Services group when they are:

  • Concerned about the transition of family wealth.
  • Considering how to pass their values.
  • Preparing their children so money can be a force for good in their lives.
  • Exploring the different ways to be philanthropic.
  • ..
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Diminishing the Achievement Gap During COVID-19

5 minute read

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many obstacles have been simultaneously impacting k-12 education, including internet access, food and housing insecurity, and mental health. Recent data sheds light on the shortcomings of the virtual and hybrid models. Students are falling behind, and the achievement gap is growing for minority and homeless students. Mental health issues and domestic abuse cases are on the rise. Students are “Zoomed..

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