A new name. A clearer identity. Making Hope Happen Foundation is becoming the San Bernardino Education Foundation.
We inspire and mobilize the community to support the academic success and well-being of San Bernardino City Unified School District students by removing barriers to achievement and building pathways to opportunity.
Our new identity reflects the Foundation’s role in supporting students, families, and schools across San Bernardino while strengthening alignment with the district and the broader community.
Mission: To inspire and mobilize the community to support the academic success and well-being of SBCUSD students by removing barriers to achievement and building pathways to opportunity.
To transform the future of San Bernardino through inclusion-focused investments in education, youth development, and community empowerment.
The Foundation’s strategic plan centers our work on student success, stronger family and community connections, and long-term organizational sustainability.
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Expanding access to educational resources, post-secondary opportunities, scholarships, and holistic support for SBCUSD students.
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Strengthening family partnerships and mobilizing community assets, volunteers, businesses, and nonprofits to support student learning and well-being.
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Building a resilient, strategically aligned Foundation supported by diverse funding, strong leadership, measurable outcomes, and a trusted public identity.
The name is new, but the commitment remains: helping San Bernardino students and families access the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive. This identity gives the Foundation a clear, durable platform for deeper district alignment, community partnership, and long-term growth.
As we complete this transition, our current programs and information remain available at MakingHope.org. Watch for the full San Bernardino Education Foundation website coming soon.