Children for Change Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Children for Change is a nonprofit-like educational initiative that focuses on empowering K-8 students to become engaged global citizens. Based in San Anselmo, California, the organization works within the primary and secondary education sector to foster empathy and actionable service by connecting classroom topics to real-world community needs. Through thoughtfully designed units on issues such as animal welfare, the environment, hunger, homelessness, special needs, and refugees, students explore big ideas in age-appropriate ways, developing understanding and personal motivation to help. The program emphasizes practical involvement by forming local partnerships with other nonprofits and creating volunteer opportunities that align with the curriculum. Activities often center on transforming classroom discussions into community action, with examples including campaigns and drives that address local concerns. The organization also supports student voices through public speaking and periodic workshops that guide ideas from concept to action.