Salesforce Gives $19M to Schools
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Monday, September 20, 2021
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With these grants, Salesforce is building upon its longstanding commitment to education to help schools address growing inequities and get students back on track.
Key Points:
- With these grants, Salesforce is building upon its longstanding commitment to education to help schools address growing inequities and get students back on track.
- "Back to school looks different this year, and there are new demands on teachers, parents, and students," said Ebony Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Salesforce.
- Through Salesforce's global Circle the Schools program, employees participate in volunteer activities designed to advance student skills, including literacy in elementary schools, STEM in middle schools, and college and career readiness in high schools.
- Since 2013, Salesforce employees have adopted more than 130 schools globally in cities, including 34 schools in San Francisco and Oakland.