Minds Matter Southern California is bringing the community together on Thursday, October 15, for the Room to Bloom Annual Gala at The Taglyan in Hollywood.Our students arrive with extraordinary potential. This year’s gala fuels a program that’s growing right alongside them. Minds Matter SoCal is expanding from a three-year high school commitment to a full […]
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Congratulations, Minds Matter SoCal Class of 2026
Minds Matter Southern California celebrated the graduation of our Class of 2026, twenty-three driven, determined students heading to some of the most distinguished colleges and universities in the country.
Welcoming Kira Magruder as Senior Development Manager
Kira Magruder, Senior Development Manager at Minds Matter Southern California. Minds Matter Southern California is growing—and we’re thrilled to welcome Kira Magruder as our new Senior Development Manager. Kira joins Minds Matter SoCal with a relationship‑driven approach and a deep commitment to strengthening the communities that support young people. From the moment you meet her, […]
Minds Matter Southern California Celebrates Three New QuestBridge Scholars
Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that three of our senior students have been named QuestBridge Scholars, earning full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities. This year’s Scholars will attend: QuestBridge scholarships cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, offering students not only access to higher education but […]
Welcoming Shelsy Zárate Chávez as Program Coordinator
A Full Circle Journey Expanding Minds Matter SoCal’s Impact Minds Matter Southern California is growing—and we’re thrilled to announce that Shelsy Zárate Chávez has joined our team as Program Coordinator! This new role reflects our expansion as we continue to serve more students, engage more volunteers, and strengthen alumni programming. With Shelsy joining our programming […]
Minds Matter Southern California Honored with Prestigious HALO Award for Volunteer Excellence
Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the HALO Award, a local capacity-building program presented by the Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation. Focused on strengthening nonprofit volunteer programs in Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, the HALO Award supports organizations through peer learning, coaching, and […]