Category Archives: Press Releases

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.— On Saturday, April 25, 10,000 Degrees hosted its annual One Amazing Community Gala at the Marin Civic Center Exhibit Hall, raising $1.1 million for its students and programs. The event welcomed supporters, students, alumni and community leaders for an evening celebrating the organization’s 45-year commitment to expanding college access and career success…

10,000 Degrees Hosts ‘Money Matters: Budgeting for College’: An Interactive Financial Literacy Workshop for Students at Andrew P. Hill High School  Santa Jose, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – 10,000 Degrees, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds to access a quality college education and achieve career success, will host ‘Money Matters’…

The education advocacy nonprofit seeks board members in the education, policy and philanthropic space to expand access and advance opportunities for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – March 18, 2026 – 10,000 Degrees, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds,…

** MEDIA ADVISORY ** 10,000 Degrees Sonoma Changemakers Celebration Highlights Local Alumni Changemakers and Raises Support for First-Generation Students and Students From Low-Income Backgrounds  Sonoma County Fundraiser to take place at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on December 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. WHAT: On Saturday, December 7, 10,000 Degrees will host its Sonoma…

10,000 Degrees Hosts Second Annual ‘Hoop for Change’ Series – Over 100 Participants including First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom During the four-city tour, guests also included the official Voice of the Golden State Warriors Franco Finn, NBA agent Bill Duffy and College of Marin President Jonathan Eldridge  Over $100,000 raised to support students from first-generation…

** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Local Students and Community Members Invited to Free 10,000 Degrees ‘Hoop for Change: Free-Throw Shoot-A-Thon’ Fundraiser in Lafayette and at Newly Opened 600 Indiana in San Francisco LAFAYETTE and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—On Saturday, November 8, 10,000 Degrees will host its second annual ‘Hoop for Change’ fundraiser in both San Francisco and…

** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Local Students and Community Members Invited to Free 10,000 Degrees ‘Hoop For Change: Free-Throw Shoot-A-Thon’ Fundraiser On Saturday, November 1, 10,000 Degrees will host its second annual ‘Hoop For Change’ fundraiser at Davidson Middle School in San Rafael. Local students and community members will participate in a free-throw shoot-a-thon and have…

10,000 Degrees Hosts ‘Money Matters: Budgeting for College’: An Interactive Financial Literacy Workshop For Students At Woodside High School San Rafael, Calif. (October 23, 2024) – 10,000 Degrees, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds, will host ‘Money Matters’ for approximately 230 high school sophomore students…

** MEDIA ADVISORY ** On Saturday, October 18, 10,000 Degrees – a San Rafael-based nonprofit  organization dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities to support students from low-income backgrounds to, through and beyond college – will host its second annual ‘Hoop For Change’ fundraiser event at the Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek. The event…

MacKenzie Scott Donates $42 Million Gift to 10,000 Degrees to Advance Education and Career Opportunities for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds The largest contribution to 10,000 Degrees in its 45-year history SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2025 – 10,000 Degrees, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income…

10,000 Degrees Has Helped Napa Students Attend And Graduate From College Since 2018 And Awarded Nearly $700K In Scholarships ‘Napa Changemakers Celebration’ On Thursday, October 23, 2025, At Napa Valley College San Rafael, Calif. (September 16, 2025) – 10,000 Degrees, an organization dedicated to unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities…