Olive Children Foundation

Olive Children Foundation is a registered 501(c) non-profit educational organization based in Fremont, CA. We envision a world where access to educational opportunities is more equitable, regardless of socioeconomic status. Our mission is to provide high quality programming to children in K-12 from the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on those that come from disadvantaged backgrounds or areas.

Founded in 2010, we launched our first after-school youth leadership program in Fremont. Since then, we have developed and implemented dozens of programs, ranging from our Preschool to Elementary school, to our year-round high school research facility. Proceeds from these programs are directly reinvested into our surrounding communities, enabling us to offer the same high quality programs to even more students. One of our primary tenets is that access to education should not be contingent on socioeconomic factors.

Over the past decade, Olive has served thousands of children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow through innovative, hands-on educational programming.

As a non-profit organization, our ability to provide services to underserved communities would not be possible without the continued generosity and financial support from our community partners, sponsors, and individual donors.

If you would like to make a gift to Olive Children Foundation to help fund scholarships for underprivileged students, purchase class materials and curriculum for our free summer camps, or to help pay for facilities, field trips, and material costs, we would greatly appreciate a contribution of any amount.

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Community Service

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

― Mother Teresa

Olive Children Foundation was founded with the notion that nobody is too small to make an impact, and no action too small to make a difference. And it's this notion that underpins our commitment to community service. Over the years, Olive has participated in both local and national programs, giving our kids the opportunity to give back. Through service, kids learn the importance of giving bak, teamwork, and making a positive impact, laying the foundation for a lifetime of compassionate action. A few of our efforts are listed below:

Volunteering at the local shelter: We organize volunteer days with local shelters, most recently at Abode Sunrise Village in Fremont, CA. Our kids discover the value of community contribution through dedicating their time and energy to serving others.
Homebuilding in Mexico: We partner with DOXA, an organization that serves Tijuana through homebuilding, education, and creating community. Since 2014, we have organized numerous trips for Bay Area families and high school students, building over 30 homes. Over 250 people have been involved through our organization.
Sponsoring Children: We have worked with World Vision for many years, currently sponsoring over 30+ children all over the world. We hope that our contributions can help reduce global inequities in education.
Financial aid: We provide thousands of dollars worth of scholarships per year to students from underserved communities so that they can attend our programs.

Getting Involved

As a non-profit, we rely on the graciousness of our volunteers to help keep the lights on. We have many flexible opportunities, tailored to fit your schedule. From a summer camp counselor, to meal prep staff, there is a role for everyone. Whether you have a few hours on a weekend or an entire day, join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.

Right now, we're looking for help in the following positions

STEM Assistant: Help the teacher facilitate STEM activity, eg. with LEGO Robotics
Math Assistant: Math homework help, individual and small group assistance
Arts Leader: Work with kids during various arts and crafts projects
Admin Assistant: Help the back of office with administrative duties

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Leadership Team

Joni Jen

Founder and Executive Director

Joni Jen is a mother, childhood educator and entrepreneur. Living and working in the Bay Area for over 30 years, she is the founder and CEO of Olive Children Foundation -- a non-profit organization that strives to prepare the children of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Her vision is centered around early access to quality education, irrespective of socioeconomic background

Edward Njoo

Director

Edward Njoo oversees research & development operations at ASDRP, in addition to developing several STEM programs at Olive. Edward received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University, and his MS in Science & Religion from Biola University; He is currently a PhD candidate at Stanford University, and has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in organic chemistry, chemical biology, and chemical education / science education.

Tammy Long

Board Member

Tammy currently serves as the Executive Pastor of South Bay Community Church in Fremont. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Cal State East Bay, a Masters in Christian Formation from North Park Seminary. Tammy firmly believes we are better together, and that every person has a unique gift and contribution to share for the good and benefit of all.